Dr. Maher Ajam M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
200 E 89th Ave Merrillville IN, 46410About
Dr. Maher Ajam is a nephrologist practicing in Munster, IN. Dr. Ajam specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Ajam most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
Education and Training
Aleppo University Faculty of Med Syria,Syria 1978
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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