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Dr. Maher Ajam, MD

Nephrology* Age 70
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Dr. Maher Ajam, MD is a Nephrologist in Merrillville, IN.
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Dr. Maher Ajam, MD

Nephrology* Age 70
Merrillville, IN
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46 years of experience
Dr. Maher Ajam, MD is a Nephrologist in Merrillville, IN.

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Dr. Ajam graduated from University Of Aleppo, Faculty Of Medicine in 1978 and completed a residency at Mercy Hospital.Dr. Maher Ajam, MD is a Nephrologist in Merrillville, IN and has 46 years experience. Dr. Ajam currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Franciscan Health Crown Point, Methodist Hospitals-Northlake Campus, Northwest Health-Porter and St. Mary Medical Center. At present, Dr. Ajam received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Ajam's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Ajam also speaks Arabic. Dr. Ajam is board certified in Nephrology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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  • Medicare
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Locations

  1. 1 Nephrology Specialists P.C.
    521 E 86th Ave Ste K, Merrillville, IN 46410
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 878-9531
  2. 2 Office
    9229 Taft St, Merrillville, IN 46410
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 464-3933
  3. 3 Office
    5823 US Highway 6 # 31, Portage, IN 46368
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 764-8020
  4. 4 Nephrology Specialists P.C.
    502 Wall St Ste 101, Valparaiso, IN 46383
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 464-0083

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Mar 15, 2016
Dr. Ajam is an awesome doctor. He is always concerned and address any questions thoroughly.
Lake Station, IN — Mar 15, 2016
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Languages Spoken
Arabic
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Specialties*
Nephrology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University Of Aleppo, Faculty Of Medicine
    1978
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Nephrology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Mercy Hospital
    1986
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Loyola University
    1988
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Maher Ajam, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ajam's profile.

Dr. Maher Ajam, MD is affiliated with Franciscan Health Crown Point, Methodist Hospitals-Northlake Campus, Northwest Health-Porter and St. Mary Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Maher Ajam, MD holds board certification in Nephrology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Franciscan Health Crown Point

    12750 Saint Francis Dr, Crown Point, IN

  • Methodist Hospitals-Northlake Campus

    600 Grant St, Gary, IN

  • Northwest Health-Porter

    85 E US Highway 6, Valparaiso, IN

  • St. Mary Medical Center

    1500 S Lake Park Ave, Hobart, IN