Overview
Umar Shakur is an Internal Medicine provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Shakur is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Atrial Tachycardia.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2525 S Michigan Ave Fl 1, Chicago, IL 60616
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Umar Shakur
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Umar Shakur?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Umar Shakur by calling their office at 312-567-5656. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Umar Shakur a top-rated expert for Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Umar Shakur is classified as an Advanced expert for Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Umar Shakur specialize in?
While Dr. Umar Shakur is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, and Pulmonary Edema. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Umar Shakur participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Umar Shakur has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). You can view a list of Dr. Umar Shakur's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Umar Shakur accept my insurance?
Dr. Umar Shakur accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 312-567-5656 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Shakur isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- AnginaDr. Shakur isAdvanced. Learn about Angina.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Shakur isAdvanced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Shakur isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Shakur isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
- Experienced
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Shakur isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Shakur isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Shakur isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Shakur isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Shakur isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.