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Dr. Zaher Qassem, MD

Geriatric Medicine* Age 50
Dr. Zaher Qassem, MD
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Dr. Zaher Qassem, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Physician in Rockford, IL.
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Dr. Zaher Qassem, MD

Geriatric Medicine* Age 50
Rockford, IL
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20 years of experience
Dr. Zaher Qassem, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Physician in Rockford, IL.

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Dr. Qassem graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA / COLLEGE OF EDUCATION. Dr. Zaher Qassem, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Physician in Rockford, IL and has 20 years experience. Dr. Qassem currently practices at Mercy Health and are affiliated with FHN Memorial Hospital. Dr. Qassem has experience treating conditions like Shortness of Breath, Tobacco Use Disorder and Asthma among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Qassem received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Qassem's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Qassem is board certified in Critical Care Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Shortness of Breath
Tobacco Use Disorder
Asthma
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Asthma
Shortness of Breath
Tobacco Use Disorder
Asthma
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COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Emphysema
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Acidosis
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Acute Bronchiolitis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Bronchiectasis
Bronchiolitis
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Bronchitis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Influenza (Flu)
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pleurisy
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Pneumonia
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Sleep Apnea
Traumatic Brain Injury
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Bronchoscopy
Thoracentesis
Abdominal Abscess
Abdominal Pain
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alkalosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
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Arthritis
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Asbestosis
Aspergillosis
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Back Pain
Barrett's Esophagus
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Biliary Atresia
Bladder Infection
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Cachexia
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Cholangiocarcinoma
Chronic Bronchiolitis
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Confusion
Constipation
Cough
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Crohn's Disease
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
E. Coli Pneumonia
Empyema
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Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Exercise Induced Asthma
Farmers Lung
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Foot Infection
Gait Abnormality
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Genital Herpes
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hiatal Hernia
Histoplasmosis
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hydrocele
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Joint Pain
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Cancer
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Lung Abscess
Lung Nodule
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Weakness
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Nail Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Nausea
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Neuroendocrine Tumors
Neurogenic Bladder
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Osteosarcoma
Overweight
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pharyngitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyositis
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Eosinophilia
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Radiculopathy
Reflux Esophagitis
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sarcoidosis
Scleroderma
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Malignancies
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Small Intestine Cancer
Still's Disease
Stomach Cancer
Swine Flu
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Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Goiter
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tuberculosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Vitamin B Deficiency
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Wheezing
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Chronic Care Management
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Endoscopic Biopsy Bronchus Robotic Assist
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Immunization Administration
Respiratory Management
Sleep Study
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Vaccination

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  • Individual and Family Plans
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    Preferred PPO
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    Cigna PPO
  • Medica Choice
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
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    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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Locations

  1. 1 Rockford Memorial Hospital Illinois Children
    8201 E Riverside Blvd, Rockford, IL 61114
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (815) 971-0699
  2. 2 Rockford Memorial Hospital
    2400 N Rockton Ave, Rockford, IL 61103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (815) 971-5000

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Specialties*
Geriatric Medicine
Critical Care Medicine
Pulmonary Disease
Internal Medicine
Neurocritical Care
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA / COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
    2004
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Medicine, Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Zaher Qassem, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Qassem's profile.

Dr. Qassem frequently treats the following conditions: Shortness of Breath, Tobacco Use Disorder and Asthma. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Zaher Qassem, MD is affiliated with FHN Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Zaher Qassem, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Medicine, Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • FHN Memorial Hospital

    1045 W Stephenson St, Freeport, IL