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Dr. Jay Ames, MD

Family Medicine* Age 65
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Dr. Jay Ames, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Gary, IN.
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Dr. Jay Ames, MD

Family Medicine* Age 65
Gary, IN
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience
Dr. Jay Ames, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Gary, IN.

About

Dr. Ames graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1984 and completed a residency at Hunterdon Medical Center.Dr. Jay Ames, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Gary, IN and has 40 years experience. Dr. Ames currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Methodist Hospitals-Northlake Campus. At present, Dr. Ames received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Ames' office accepts new patients. Dr. Ames is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
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Foot Infection
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Acute Bronchitis
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ADHD and-or ADD
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Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
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Swine Flu
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Lyme Disease Evaluation
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Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
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Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
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STD Screening
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    3229 Broadway Ste 205, Gary, IN 46409
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 806-3000
  2. 2 Porter-Starke Services
    601 Wall St, Valparaiso, IN 46383
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 464-8541
  3. 3 Office
    3176 Lancer St, Portage, IN 46368
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 531-3500
  4. 4 J. Timothy Ames MD PC
    751 E Porter Ave Ste 5, Chesterton, IN 46304
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 767-4858

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May 21, 2021
Dr. Ames cares about his patients and is very concerned about health issues we may experience. He is recommended by me and others I know.
Kelly — May 21, 2021
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Specialties*
Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    1984
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Hunterdon Medical Center
    1987
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Jay Ames, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ames' profile.

Dr. Jay Ames, MD is affiliated with Methodist Hospitals-Northlake Campus.

Yes, Dr. Jay Ames, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Methodist Hospitals-Northlake Campus

    600 Grant St, Gary, IN