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Dr. Muhammad Altaf is an internal medicine physician who specializes in hospital medicine, bringing a decade of clinical experience to patient care. He earned his medical degree from Ziauddin Medical College, where he built a strong foundation in comprehensive internal medicine. His dual expertise in internal medicine and hospital medicine allows him to provide coordinated care for patients with complex medical conditions requiring hospitalization.
Dr. Altaf maintains hospital affiliations with several respected healthcare systems, including Insight Hospital Medical Center Chicago, Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, Loyola University Medical Center, Northwest Health Porter, and Endeavor Health Skokie Hospital. He practices in Valparaiso, Indiana, where he focuses on managing high blood pressure emergencies and treating various forms of hypertension in both adult and pediatric patients. His clinical expertise extends to hospice care, life-prolonging treatments, and palliative care, allowing …him to support patients and families through challenging medical situations with compassion and specialized knowledge.
Read More Read less Dr. Altaf maintains hospital affiliations with several respected healthcare systems, including Insight Hospital Medical Center Chicago, Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, Loyola University Medical Center, Northwest Health Porter, and Endeavor Health Skokie Hospital. He practices in Valparaiso, Indiana, where he focuses on managing high blood pressure emergencies and treating various forms of hypertension in both adult and pediatric patients. His clinical expertise extends to hospice care, life-prolonging treatments, and palliative care, allowing …him to support patients and families through challenging medical situations with compassion and specialized knowledge.
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Quick Facts
- 10 years of experience
- Ziauddin Medical College
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 5 hospital affiliations
- 1 office location
- Male
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| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 10 Years of Experience | 25 Years of Experience | 44 Years of Experience | 52 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | |||
| Valparaiso , IN | Lyons , CO | Marcellus , MI | Munster , IN |
| Med School: Ziauddin Medical College | Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine | Med School: Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine | Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Muhammad Umer Altaf has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Muhammad Umer Altaf has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
10 Years Experience
Dr. Muhammad Umer Altaf holds active and expired medical licenses in the states of Illinois and Indiana.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Illinois that expires in 2026 and an expired medical license in the state of Indiana that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Ziauddin Medical College in 2016.
NPI Number
Dr. Altaf's NPI number is 1427542414.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Muhammad Altaf affiliated with?
- Dr. Muhammad Altaf is affiliated with Insight Hospital Medical Center Chicago, Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, Loyola University Medical Center, Northwest Health Porter, and Endeavor Health Skokie Hospital.
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- Dr. Muhammad Altaf's office is located at 85 E Us Highway 6, Valparaiso, IN, 46383.
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