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Dr. Wassim Shwaiki, MD
Critical Care Medicine* Age 51
Dr. Wassim Shwaiki, MD

Offers telehealth

Dr. Wassim Shwaiki, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Munster, IN.
Dr. Wassim Shwaiki, MD

Dr. Wassim Shwaiki, MD

Critical Care Medicine* Age 51
Munster, IN
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Wassim Shwaiki, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Munster, IN.
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About Dr. Wassim Shwaiki, MD

Dr. Shwaiki graduated from Damascus University in 1998 and completed a residency at University of CT Hospital. Dr. Wassim Shwaiki, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Munster, IN and has 28 years experience. Dr. Shwaiki has experience treating conditions like COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Respiratory Failure, Pneumonia, Shortness of Breath, Pleural Effusion, Pneumonitis, Pulmonary Embolism, Impairments of Consciousness, Asphyxia and Hypoxemia, Non-Traumatic Brain Injury, Sleep Apnea, Influenza (Flu), Emphysema, Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis, Chronic Bronchiolitis, Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) and Asthma among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Shwaiki's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shwaiki also speaks Arabic. Dr. Shwaiki is board certified in Critical Care Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Respiratory Failure
Pneumonia
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Respiratory Failure
Pneumonia
Shortness of Breath
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Thoracentesis
Impairments of Consciousness
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Sleep Apnea
Influenza (Flu)
Emphysema
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Chronic Bronchiolitis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Asthma
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Lung Cancer
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Bronchiectasis
Hypoxemia
Bronchitis
Mild Asthma
Severe Asthma
Sarcoidosis
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Pulmonary Hypertension
Interstitial Lung Disease
Chronic Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Sleep Study
Wheezing
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Acute Bronchitis
Moderate Asthma
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Acute Sinusitis
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Intestinal Obstruction
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Chronic Sinusitis
Chest Pain
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Rib Fracture
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Abdominal Pain
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Acidosis
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Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Acute Bowel Infarction
Acute Bronchiolitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Alkalosis
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Asbestosis
Aspergillosis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bird Flu
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Blastomycosis
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Bronchiolitis
Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Bronchospasm
Burn Injuries
Candidiasis of Lung
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Pulmonary Embolism
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Chylothorax
Colorectal Cancer
Common Cold
Cough
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Crohn's Disease
Cystic Fibrosis
E. Coli Pneumonia
Empyema
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Eosinophilic Asthma
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Fistula
Esophageal Varices
Exercise Induced Asthma
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Hemorrhoids
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Histoplasmosis
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Long COVID Disorder
Lung Abscess
Lung Nodule
Malignant Pleura Secondary
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleurisy
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Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Eosinophilia
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sleep Related Hypoxemia
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Stomach Cancer
Swine Flu
Systemic Sclerosis
Testicular Cancer
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thyroid Cancer
Tuberculosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Valley Fever
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Bronchoscopy
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Respiratory Management
Smoking Cessation Counseling

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Blue Preferred Plus POS
  • Options PPO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate HMO
    Medica Choice
    Choice Plus POS
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Aetna
    Open Choice PPO
  • Encore Health Network PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
    Blue Print PPO
  • Sagamore Plus PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • SIHO Network HMO
  • HealthSync Options POS
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
    HMO Premier HMO
    Choice Care PPO

Where Dr. Wassim Shwaiki, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Office
    8840 Calumet Ave Ste 206, Munster, IN 46321
    Monday
    09:00 - 18:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 18:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 18:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 18:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 12:00
  2. 2 St. Catherine Hospital
    4321 Fir St, East Chicago, IN 46312
  3. 3 Northwest Health-La Porte
    1331 State St, La Porte, IN 46350
  4. 4 Cardiovascular Thoracic Associates of Lake County P.C.
    4320 Fir St Unit 210, East Chicago, IN 46312
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00

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Meet Dr. Wassim Shwaiki, MD

Languages Spoken
Arabic
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Specialties*
Pulmonary Disease
Critical Care Medicine
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FAQs About Dr. Shwaiki's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Wassim Shwaiki, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shwaiki's profile.

Dr. Shwaiki frequently treats the following conditions: COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Respiratory Failure, Pneumonia, Shortness of Breath, Pleural Effusion, Pneumonitis, Pulmonary Embolism, Impairments of Consciousness, Asphyxia and Hypoxemia, Non-Traumatic Brain Injury, Sleep Apnea, Influenza (Flu), Emphysema, Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis, Chronic Bronchiolitis, Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) and Asthma. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Wassim Shwaiki, MD is affiliated with Community Hospital, Northwest Health-La Porte and St. Catherine Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Wassim Shwaiki, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Medicine and Pulmonary Disease.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Damascus University
    1998
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
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
  • University of CT Hospital
    2002
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • University of CT Hospital
    2004
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • University of CT Hospital
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Wassim Shwaiki, MD Practices

  • Community Hospital

    901 MacArthur Blvd, Munster, IN

  • Northwest Health-La Porte

    1331 State St, La Porte, IN

  • St. Catherine Hospital

    4321 Fir St, East Chicago, IN

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