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Dr. Ammar Shaheen, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 62
Dr. Ammar Shaheen, MD
5.0 (3 Ratings)

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Dr. Ammar Shaheen, MD is a Pulmonologist in Merrillville, IN.
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Dr. Ammar Shaheen, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 62
Merrillville, IN
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39 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Ammar Shaheen, MD is a Pulmonologist in Merrillville, IN.

About

Dr. Shaheen graduated from Damascus University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Ammar Shaheen, MD is a Pulmonologist in Merrillville, IN and has 39 years experience. Dr. Shaheen currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with St. Mary Medical Center, Franciscan Health Crown Point and Methodist Hospitals-Northlake Campus. Dr. Shaheen has experience treating conditions like Respiratory Failure, Pneumonitis and Pleural Effusion among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shaheen received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Shaheen's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Shaheen also speaks Arabic. Dr. Shaheen is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Respiratory Failure
Pneumonitis
Pleural Effusion
Respiratory Failure
Pneumonitis
Pleural Effusion
Respiratory Failure
Pneumonitis
Pleural Effusion
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Acute Bronchitis
Asthma
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Bronchitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Emphysema
Interstitial Lung Disease
Pneumonia
Pulmonary Hypertension
Shortness of Breath
Sleep Apnea
Abdominal Abscess
Acidosis
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Acute Bronchiolitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Alkalosis
Asbestosis
Aspergillosis
Bird Flu
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Bronchiectasis
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Chronic Bronchiolitis
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Pulmonary Embolism
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
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E. Coli Pneumonia
Empyema
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Hypoxemia
Influenza (Flu)
Lung Abscess
Lung Nodule
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
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Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Sarcoidosis
Scleroderma
Septic Embolism
Swine Flu
Viral Infection
Wheezing
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bronchoscopy
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Respiratory Management
Thoracentesis

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Locations

  1. 1 Chest Diseases Associates PC
    8909 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 769-0054

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Feb 09, 2020
the staff is very pleasant and kind and doctor shaheen is also .he listens and speaks to you with compassion and care
p keller — Feb 09, 2020
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Languages Spoken
Arabic
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Pulmonary Disease
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Damascus University Faculty of Medicine
    1985
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ammar Shaheen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shaheen's profile.

Dr. Shaheen frequently treats the following conditions: Respiratory Failure, Pneumonitis and Pleural Effusion. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Ammar Shaheen, MD is affiliated with St. Mary Medical Center, Franciscan Health Crown Point and Methodist Hospitals-Northlake Campus.

Yes, Dr. Ammar Shaheen, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Mary Medical Center

    1500 S Lake Park Ave, Hobart, IN

  • Franciscan Health Crown Point

    12750 Saint Francis Dr, Crown Point, IN

  • Methodist Hospitals-Northlake Campus

    600 Grant St, Gary, IN