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  • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine
  • Accepting new patients
  • 41 years of experience
  • Elite Endocrinology 6050 Sterling Creek Rd, Portage, IN 46368
  • (219) 763-8112

Brief Intro

Dr. Wahid Kassar, MD FACE He graduated from the University of Damascus’ school of medicine with an MD degree in 1987. He finished Internal Medicine Residency training in NY in 1993. He completed endocrinology fellowship at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation–Ohio in 1995. He holds an American Board Certification in Endocrinology / Metabolism. He served as the President of American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists–Illinois Chapter: 2019-2020 He served as a Northwestern Medicine Faculty–Consultant Endocrinologist / Advisor for the Diabetes Center / Bariatric Center and the Bone Health Clinic at Central DuPage Hospital / Northwestern Medicine, Illinois.

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Education Background

FELLOWSHIP

endocrinology - 1995

RESIDENCY

St Barnabas Hospital

St Barnabas Hospital

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine - 1984

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • Portage Northshore Health Center
  • 6050 Sterling Creek Rd, Portage, IN 46368

Specialties Treated

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Internal Medicine

Conditions Addressed

  • Benign Thyroid Diseases
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Ovarian Dysfunction
  • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
  • Thyroid Cancer
  • Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Low Testosterone
  • Adrenal Gland Disorders
  • Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
  • Disorders of Lipoid Metabolism
  • Non-Toxic Goiter
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Golden Rule
  • Sagamore Health Network
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CHAMPVA
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Cenpatico
  • Medicare
  • CareSource
  • Humana
  • Medicaid
  • Zing Health
  • Amita Health
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Pan-American Life Insurance Group
  • AARP
  • Tricare
  • Healthlink
  • Medical Mutual
  • Sana
  • Cigna
  • Physicians Mutual
  • MagnaCare
  • Ambetter
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  • Cancer 18
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 23
  • Orthopedics 45
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 28
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 36
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 42
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 13
  • Children's Hospital 4
  • Urology 37
  • Psychiatry 53
  • Geriatrics 34
  • Rehabilitation 30
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 8
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 3
  • Long Term Care 7
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 16