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Dr. Mustafa Nakawa, MD

Family Medicine* Age 40
Dr. Mustafa Nakawa, MD
4.5 (17 Ratings)

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Dr. Mustafa Nakawa, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Merrillville, IN.
Dr. Mustafa Nakawa, MD
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Dr. Mustafa Nakawa, MD

Family Medicine* Age 40
Merrillville, IN
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Mustafa Nakawa, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Merrillville, IN.

About

Dr. Mustafa Nakawa, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Merrillville, IN. They currently practice at Integrated Weight Loss Clinic and are affiliated with Memorial Hospital, Methodist Hospital Southlake and Methodist Hospitals - Northlake Campus. At present, Dr. Nakawa received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Nakawa is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Binge Eating Disorder
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Diabetes Counseling
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Diet Counseling
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
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Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Psychological Evaluation
Skin Tag Removal
Smoking Cessation Counseling
STD Screening
Suture Removal
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Weight Loss Management
Weight Maintenance

Insurance Accepted

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    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • HealthSync Options POS
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    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
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    Open Access Plus
  • Encore Health Network PPO
  • Sagamore Plus PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Mustafa Nakawa, MD
    8777 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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4.5
Based on 17 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
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Apr 01, 2024
I have been seeing Dr. Nakawa for nearly two years now. I find him to be thorough, caring, knowledgeable, and supportive. Not only has he taken care of all my physical needs, he has helped me to develop a consistent workout regimen and helping me to lose 20% of my body weight.
George Johnston — Apr 01, 2024
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • "I strive to care for the whole family and to create long-term, multi-generational relationships with my patients. To accomplish that, I forge partnerships with my patients to keep them as healthy as possible using advanced evidence-based medicine."

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Mustafa Nakawa, MD is a family medicine specialist in Merrillville, IN. He specializes in Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine.
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Specialties*
Family Medicine
Obesity Medicine
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Tufts University Family Medicine Residency Program
    2019
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Mustafa Nakawa, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nakawa's profile.

Dr. Mustafa Nakawa, MD is affiliated with Memorial Hospital, Methodist Hospital Southlake and Methodist Hospitals - Northlake Campus.

Yes, Dr. Mustafa Nakawa, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Memorial Hospital

    1454 N County Road 2050 E, Carthage, IL

  • Methodist Hospital Southlake

    8701 Broadway, Merrillville, IN

  • Methodist Hospitals - Northlake Campus

    600 Grant St, Gary, IN