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Dr. Maher Ajam, MD
Nephrology* Age 71
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Dr. Maher Ajam, MD

Nephrology* Age 71
Merrillville, IN
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48 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 48 years experience. Dr. Ajam currently practices at Practice and is affiliated with Franciscan Health Crown Point, Franciscan Health Michigan City, Methodist Hospitals-Northlake Campus, Northwest Health-La Porte, Northwest Health-Porter, Northwest Health-Starke, St. Catherine Hospital and St. Mary Medical Center. Dr. Ajam's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Ajam also speaks Arabic. Dr. Ajam is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Diseases
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Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypokalemia
Hypertension
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Vitamin D Deficiency
Renal Osteodystrophy
Nephritis and Nephropathy
End-Stage Renal Disease
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Kidney Stones
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Acute Kidney Failure
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Abdominal Pain
Acidosis
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Alkalosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Amyloidosis
Anemia
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Arthritis
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Fibromyalgia
Folic Acid Deficiency
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Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Glomerulonephritis
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Hepatitis B - Immune Response
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Lipid Disorders
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Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
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Migraine
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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pericardial Disease
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Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
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Proteinuria
Radiculopathy
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Restless Leg Syndrome
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Shortness of Breath
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Skin Ulcer
Sleep Apnea
Small Kidney
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tobacco Use Disorder
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Tubulointerstitial Nephritis
Ureteral Stones
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Vasculitis
Venous Compression
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Wegener's Granulomatosis
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Dialysis
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Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Hemodialysis
Immunization Administration
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound, Renal

Insurance Accepted

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  • Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
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  • AARP
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  • Blue Access Choice PPO
  • Medicaid
  • Sagamore Health Network
  • United Healthcare
  • Humana
  • Medicaid of Indiana
  • MultiPlan PPO

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 Porter Hospital LLC
    3630 Willowcreek Rd, Portage, IN 46368
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 764-8020
  4. 4 Office
    5823 US Highway 6 # 31, Portage, IN 46368
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 764-8020

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Languages Spoken
Arabic
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Internal Medicine
Nephrology
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Dr. Maher Ajam, MD is affiliated with Franciscan Health Crown Point, Franciscan Health Michigan City, Methodist Hospitals-Northlake Campus, Northwest Health-La Porte, Northwest Health-Porter, Northwest Health-Starke, St. Catherine Hospital and St. Mary Medical Center.

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

Education
Medical Education
  • University Of Aleppo, Faculty Of Medicine
    1978
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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.
Residency Hospital
  • Mercy Hospital
    1986
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Loyola University
    1988
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Franciscan Health Crown Point

    12750 Saint Francis Dr, Crown Point, IN

  • Franciscan Health Michigan City

    3500 Franciscan Way, Michigan City, IN

  • Methodist Hospitals-Northlake Campus

    600 Grant St, Gary, IN

  • Northwest Health-La Porte

    1331 State St, La Porte, IN

  • Northwest Health-Porter

    85 E US Highway 6, Valparaiso, IN

  • Northwest Health-Starke

    102 E Culver Rd, Knox, IN

  • St. Catherine Hospital

    4321 Fir St, East Chicago, IN

  • St. Mary Medical Center

    1500 S Lake Park Ave, Hobart, IN

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