Wahid A. Kassar
Expertise in
8
conditions

Dr. Wahid A. Kassar

Endocrinology
1828 165th St, 
Hammond, IN 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Referral required
Expertise in
8
conditions
1828 165th St, 
Hammond, IN 

Overview

Dr. Wahid Kassar, M.D. is an expert endocrinologist. As a graduate of the Damascus University School of Medicine, he brings over 25 years of experience with him to NorthShore. His long career started with the simple wish to help people.

Kassar most enjoys building relationships with his patients and finds it is almost as critical to his job as the medical expertise he offers. To help patients feel comfortable following his guidance, he prioritizes creating a judgment free environment. Learning about his patients is one of his favorite parts of the day.

Outside of his work at NorthShore, Dr. Kassar has served as an advisor to Central DuPage Hospital’s Diabetes and Weight Loss Program, served as the President of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologist’s Illinois Chapter, and has earned numerous awards and Five Star ratings for his patient interactions.

Dr. Kassar rotates throughout our Portage, Hammond, and Lake Station locations once a month respectively.

Dr. Kassar is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypothyroidism, and Hyperthyroidism.

Dr. Kassar is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes And Metabolism. Dr. Kassar is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Endocrinology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in IL

Board Certifications

The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes And Metabolism

Fellowships

Cleveland Clinic Foundation

Hospital Affiliations

Community Hospital
Saint Francis Hospital-Evanston
Silver Cross Hospital And Medical Centers
Amita Health Resurrection Medical Center
Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital
Ascension Alexian Brothers
Ascension Saint Alexius

Languages Spoken

English
Arabic

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Ambetter
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Ameritas

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Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Celtic
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Dean Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Delta Dental
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
DentaQuest
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  • PPO
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Dominion National
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Golden Rule
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • PPO
Guardian Life Insurance Company
  • MEDICARE PDP
Health Alliance
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Health Services
  • EPO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
MDwise
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
MetLife
  • PPO
Network Health
  • HMO
Northern Plains Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Principal Financial Group
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • PPO
Priority Health
  • HMO
  • POS
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
The Health Plan
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Trustmark
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Zing Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
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Locations

NorthShore Health Centers
1828 165th St, Hammond, IN 46320
Other Locations
NorthShore Health Centers
6050 Sterling Creek Rd., Portage, IN 46368

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Kassar has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Hypoparathyroidism
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Wahid A. Kassar

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Wahid A. Kassar by calling their office at 219-763-8112. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Wahid A. Kassar a top-rated expert for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Wahid A. Kassar is classified as an Distinguished expert for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), 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. Wahid A. Kassar specialize in?

While Dr. Wahid A. Kassar is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Hypothyroidism. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.

Does Dr. Wahid A. Kassar accept my insurance?

Dr. Wahid A. Kassar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 219-763-8112 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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