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Dr. Shah Chowdhury, MD

Pediatrics* Age 70
Dr. Shah Chowdhury, MD
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Dr. Shah Chowdhury, MD

Pediatrics* Age 70
Hammond, IN
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience
Dr. Shah Chowdhury, MD is a Pediatrician in Hammond, IN.

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Dr. Chowdhury graduated from Chittagong Medical College in 1979 and completed a residency at St Lukes Roosevelt Hospital Center, Columbia University.Dr. Shah Chowdhury, MD is a Pediatrician in Hammond, IN and has 45 years experience. Dr. Chowdhury currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Community Hospital. At present, Dr. Chowdhury received an average rating of 3.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Dr. Chowdhury's office accepts new patients. Dr. Chowdhury also speaks Arabic and Persian. Dr. Chowdhury is board certified in Pediatrics and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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  • Cigna
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Locations

  1. 1 Community Healthnet Health Centers
    5927 Columbia Ave, Hammond, IN 46320
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  2. 2 Community Healthnet South
    6100 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410
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  3. 3 Life Service Professional Corp.
    1015 N Shelby St, Gary, IN 46403
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  4. 4 Gary Community Health Center
    1021 W 5th Ave, Gary, IN 46402
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3.2
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1 Star (7)

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Jul 04, 2024
I have taken my 3 kids to him for 10 years now and have never had a problem with him. He is very kind and very helpful.
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Languages Spoken
Arabic
Persian
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Pediatrics
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Chittagong Medical College
    1979
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatrics
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Chittagong Medical College Hospital
    1980
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • St Lukes Roosevelt Hospital Center, Columbia University
    1997
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Shah Chowdhury, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Chowdhury's profile.

Dr. Shah Chowdhury, MD is affiliated with Community Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Shah Chowdhury, MD holds board certification in Pediatrics.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Community Hospital

    901 MacArthur Blvd, Munster, IN