Summary

Dr. Waqar Saleem is a family medicine physician who also specializes in hospice and palliative medicine as well as hospital medicine. He earned his medical degree from King Edward Medical University and completed his residency in family practice at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. With over three decades of experience in healthcare, Dr. Saleem is board certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine. He is fluent in English.

Dr. Saleem practices at UofL Health – Jewish Hospital and UofL Health – Frazier Rehabilitation Institute in Louisville, Kentucky. His expertise includes caring for patients with chronic kidney disease and heart failure. He works with patients who have advanced chronic kidney disease, including those in stage 5. Dr. Saleem also coordinates physical therapy, strength training, and occupational therapy services for his patients. Patients rate him 3.6 out of 5 stars on average.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.6
  • 31 years of experience
  • 70 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of Louisville Program
  • 2 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Waqar Saleem has 2 locations

UofL Health – Jewish Hospital

200 Abraham Flexner WayLouisville, KY 40202

UofL Health – Frazier Rehabilitation Institute – Brownsboro

5000 Chamberlain LnLouisville, KY 40241

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3.6 
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31 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Louisville , KYLOUISVILLE , KYLouisville , KYClarksville , IN
Med School: King Edward Medical University Med School: Indiana University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Waqar Saleem

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicaid
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • APWU
  • Banner Health
  • Banner Health - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • CareSource
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Devoted Health
  • ESSENCE Healthcare
  • GEHA
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicaid
  • Humana - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana - PPO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • MDwise
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • Palmetto GBA
  • Palmetto GBA - Medicare
  • Passport Health Plan (Kentucky)
  • Passport Health Plan (Kentucky) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • State Farm
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • Unity Health Insurance
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Wellcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Waqar Saleem has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Waqar Saleem has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Asthma
  • Check-up
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  • Contraception
  • Diabetes
  • Family Planning
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine
  • Hospital Medicine
  • Immunization
  • Infertility
  • Influenza
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

31 Years Experience

Waqar Saleem holds active and expired medical licenses in the states of Indiana and Kentucky. They are board certified in Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Indiana that expires in 2027 and an expired medical license in the state of Kentucky that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University of Louisville Program and Univ Louisville Sch Of Med, Family Practice.

Medical School

Graduated from King Edward Medical University in 1995.

NPI Number

Waqar Saleem's NPI number is 1588642425.

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Waqar Saleem speaks English.
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