Summary

Dr. Waqar Cheema is a cardiovascular disease specialist who has dedicated four decades to caring for patients with heart and vascular conditions. He earned his medical degree from Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College and completed his residency training at St Elizabeth's Medical Center, where he also pursued fellowship training in cardiovascular diseases and internal medicine. Dr. Cheema is board certified in internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine. He communicates with patients in Urdu, English, and Punjabi.

Dr. Cheema practices at Norwood Hospital and sees patients at locations in Norwood and Foxboro, Massachusetts. He specializes in managing high cholesterol in children and teens, along with treating hyperlipidemia and familial lipid disorders. His expertise includes performing comprehensive blood counts, general blood testing, and lipid panels to evaluate cardiovascular health. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.0 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 41 years of experience
  • 28 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Urdu, English, Punjabi
  • St Elizabeth's Medical Center Program
  • 4 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Waqar Cheema has 2 locations

SMG Cardiology, Norwood

825 Washington St Ste 290Norwood, MA 02062

Steward Cardiology Specialists Foxboro

15 Payson Road Suite 1Foxboro, MA 02035

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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseasePediatrics
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
41 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Urdu, English, Punjabi Speaks English
Norwood , MACambridge , MABoston , MANew York , NY
Med School: Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College Med School: University of Toledo Medical School Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Waqar Cheema

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Meritain Health - PPO
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • PreferredOne
  • Senior Whole Health
  • Tricare
  • Trusted Health Plan
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • US Family Health Plan
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Waqar Cheema has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Waqar Cheema has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Hypertension
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

41 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

St Elizabeth's Medical Center Program
St Elizabeth'S Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; St Elizabeth'S Med Ctr, Internal Medicine

Medical School

Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical CollegeGraduated in 1985

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Dr. Waqar Cheema speaks Urdu, English, and Punjabi.
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Dr. Waqar Cheema's office is located at 825 Washington St Ste 290, Norwood, MA, 02062.
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