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.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE PDP
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
Locations
1828 165th St, Hammond, IN 46320
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.
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Loyola University Medical Center
Pauline Camacho is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Camacho is highly rated in 41 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, Hyperparathyroidism, and Parathyroidectomy.
GN. Endocrinology LTD.
Amer Kassar is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Munster, Indiana. Dr. Kassar is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Thyroid Nodule, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Wahid Kassar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Wahid Kassar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Wahid 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 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 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 Kassar specialize in?
While Dr. Wahid 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 Kassar accept my insurance?
Dr. Wahid 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.
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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- HypothyroidismDr. Kassar isDistinguished. Learn about Hypothyroidism.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the YoungDr. Kassar isDistinguished. Learn about Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Kassar isDistinguished. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- Advanced
- HyperthyroidismDr. Kassar isAdvanced. Learn about Hyperthyroidism.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Kassar isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Peripheral NeuropathyDr. Kassar isAdvanced. Learn about Peripheral Neuropathy.
- Thyroid StormDr. Kassar isAdvanced. Learn about Thyroid Storm.
- Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)Dr. Kassar isAdvanced. Learn about Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).
- Experienced
- Addison's DiseaseDr. Kassar isExperienced. Learn about Addison's Disease.
- Adrenal Insufficiency PediatricDr. Kassar isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Kassar isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Congenital HyperinsulinismDr. Kassar isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Hyperinsulinism.
- Deafness Hypogonadism SyndromeDr. Kassar isExperienced. Learn about Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome.
- Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome