Summary

Dr. Wassim Shwaiki specializes in pulmonology, critical care medicine, and internal medicine, bringing 28 years of clinical experience to their practice. They earned their medical degree from the University of Damascus and completed residency training at the University of Connecticut. Dr. Shwaiki is fluent in Arabic, Spanish, and English.

Dr. Shwaiki practices at Saint Catherine Hospital and sees patients in Munster, Indiana. They focus on treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other chronic lung conditions. Their expertise includes performing pulmonary function testing and bronchodilator reversibility testing to help diagnose and monitor breathing disorders. Patients have given Dr. Shwaiki an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 28 years of experience
  • 59 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Arabic, Spanish, English
  • University Of Connecticut
  • 2 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Chest Physician Consultants

8840 Calumet Ave Ste 203Munster, IN 46321
Mon8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Wassim Shwaiki, MDDr. Paul Randall Barach, MDDr. Abid Donald Khan, MDDr. Paul Guimban Cabanilla, MD
PulmonologyAnesthesiologyCritical Care MedicineHospital Medicine
Accepts New Patients
4.5 
28 Years of Experience 36 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 20 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Arabic, Spanish, English
Munster , INChicago , ILChicago , ILChicago , IL
Med School: University Of Damascus Med School: Hadassah Medical School Med School: Wayne State University School Of Medicine Med School: Loma Linda University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Wassim Shwaiki

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Advocate Health Care
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • Amita Health
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • CareSource
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Clear Spring Health
  • Devoted Health
  • Golden Rule
  • Hawaii Medical Assurance Association (HMAA)
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana - PPO
  • MagnaCare
  • MDwise
  • MDwise - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan
  • Meridian Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • MVP Health Care
  • Pan-American Life Insurance Group
  • Priority Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Texas Children's Health Plan
  • Texas Children's Health Plan - Medicaid
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Wellcare
  • Zing Health
  • Zing Health - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Wassim Shwaiki has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Wassim Shwaiki has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Emphysema
  • Internal Medicine
  • Lung Cancer
  • Pneumonia
  • Pulmonary Function Test
  • Sepsis (Blood Poisoning)
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

28 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Connecticut

Medical School

University Of DamascusGraduated in 1998

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I make an appointment with Dr. Wassim Shwaiki?
You can find contact information for Dr. Wassim Shwaiki here on Vitals.
Does Dr. Wassim Shwaiki accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Wassim Shwaiki has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Wassim Shwaiki's office located?
Dr. Wassim Shwaiki's office is located at 8840 Calumet Ave Ste 203, Munster, IN, 46321.
What languages does Dr. Wassim Shwaiki speak?
Dr. Wassim Shwaiki speaks Arabic, Spanish, and English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Wassim Shwaiki affiliated with?
Dr. Wassim Shwaiki is affiliated with Saint Catherine Hospital.

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