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Lauren Locke, FNP

Lauren Locke, FNP

Specialties:  Family Medicine – Treats ages 5+

Lauren Locke is a family nurse practitioner. She received her medical degree from Purdue University Northwest. She accepts several types of health insurance.

Language:  English

Medical Interests: Chronic conditions, including diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, thyroid disorders, depression and anxiety, Family medical care, Preventative health and wellness exams, and Women’s health

Accepts new patients

SAME-DAY APPOINTMENTS

Office

13963 Morse St, Cedar Lake, IN 46303

Tue: 8am - 6pm

Wed: 8am - 6pm

Fri: 8am - 4pm

219-374-5555

Amanda Stolarz, FNP-C

Amanda Stolarz, FNP-C

Specialties:  Family Medicine – Treats ages 5+

Amanda Stolarz is a family nurse practitioner. She received her medical degree from Indiana University Northwest. She accepts several types of health insurance.

Language:  English

Medical Interests: Chronic conditions including diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, thyroid disorders, depression and anxiety, Family medical care, Preventative health and wellness exams, and Women’s health

Accepts new patients

SAME-DAY APPOINTMENTS

Office

13963 Morse St, Cedar Lake, IN 46303

Mon: 10am - 6pm

Tue: 8am - 4pm

Wed: 10am - 6pm

Thurs: 8am - 4pm

Fri: 8am - 4pm

219-374-5555

Sami Ismail, DO

Sami Ismail, DO

Specialties:  Family Medicine – treats all ages; newborn, toddler, children, adolescent and adults

Dr. Sami Ismail is a family medicine specialist. He received his medical degree from Touro University Nevada. Dr. Ismail accepts several types of health insurance, and treats patients of all ages.

Language:  English

Medical Interests: Acne treatments, Chronic management of diabetes, high blood pressures, elevated cholesterol, depression, etc., Cervical screenings, Department of Transportation physicals, Laceration suturing, Pain and joint injections, Pediatric and adult immunizations, Preventative check-ups for all ages, Osteopathic manipulative treatment, Skin biopsies

Accepts new patients of all ages

SAME DAY APPOINTMENTS

Office

13963 Morse St, Cedar Lake, IN 46303

Mon: 9am - 6pm

Tue: 7am - 4pm

Wed: 7am - 4pm

Thurs: 9am - 6pm

Fri: 7am - 1pm

219-374-5555

Amber Bodak, LCSW

Amber Bodak, LCSW

Specialties:  Clinical Social Work

Amber Bodak, LCSW, is a clinical social worker. Amber completed her schooling at Indiana State University and Indiana University Northwest, and she completed her internship at Unity Hospice and Christian Haven Homes. She treats patients ages 5 and above.

Language:  English

Medical Interests:  Traumatic brain injuries

Accepts new patients

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Office

800 MacArthur Blvd, Suite 5, Munster, IN 46321

Mon – Thurs: 7:30am - 5:00pm

219-703-2485

Kirk Jenkins, MD

Kirk Jenkins, MD

Specialties:  Rheumatology

Dr. Kirk Jenkins is a rheumatologist. He received his medical degree from University of Louisville. Dr. Jenkins accepts several types of health insurance.

Language:  English

Medical Interests: Adult onset still’s disease, Dermatomyositis/polymyositis, Gout, Lupus, Osteoporosis, Psoriatic arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Vasculitis

Accepts new patients

Schedule an Appointment

Office

1400 S Lake Park Ave, Suite 407, Hobart, IN 46342

Mon: 8am - 4:30pm

Wed: 8am - 4:30pm

219-947-6713

Adil Alavi, MD

Adil Alavi, MD

Specialties:  Endocrinology

Dr. Adil Alavi is an endocrinologist. He received his medical degree from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. He accepts several types of health insurance.

Language:  English

Medical Interests: Adrenal and pituitary disorders in adults, Diabetes, Evaluation and management of thyroid disorders, Osteoporosis, Parathyroid disorders, Thyroid cancer, Thyroid nodules

Accepts new patients

Schedule an Appointment

Office

9126 Columbia Ave, Munster, IN 46321

Mon: 8am - 4:30pm

Tue: 8am - 4:30pm

Wed: 8am - 4:30pm

Thur: 8am - 5:30pm

Fri: 8am - 12:30pm

219-703-2408

Alison Petrovich, MD

Alison Petrovich, MD

Specialties:  Internal Medicine

Dr. Alison Petrovich, MD is a board certified internal medicine specialist. She received her medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine. As an internal medicine specialist, Dr. Petrovich’s goal is to care for adult patients of all ages to prevent medical conditions from occurring, diagnose them quickly when they do occur, and treat them thoroughly and in a cost effective manner. Dr. Petrovich accepts several types of health insurance.

Language:  English

Medical Interests: Dermatology (skin) conditions, Joint/muscle/bone conditions, Women’s health, Preventative health and wellness exams, Chronic conditions, including diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, etc.

Accepts new patients

Schedule an Appointment

Office

13963 Morse St, Cedar Lake, IN 46303

Mon: 7am - 6pm

Tue: 7am - 6pm

Wed: 7am - 4pm

Thurs: 7am - 4pm

219-374-5555

Jon Misch, DO

Jon D. Misch, DO

Specialties:  Family Medicine

Dr. Jon Misch is a board certified family medicine specialist. He received his medical degree from Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Misch accepts several types of health insurance.

Language:  English

Medical Interests: Anxiety, Cryo therapy, Depression, Diabetes, Family medical care, Hyperlipidemia, Hypertension, Joint injections, Minor surgery, Preventative services, Thyroid disorders

Accepts new patients

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Office

13963 Morse St, Cedar Lake, IN 46303

Mon: 8am - 4pm

Tue: 8am - 4pm

Thurs: 8am - 4pm

Fri: 8am - 4pm

219-374-5555

Shawna Grant, MSW, LCSW

Specialties:  Adult Behavioral Health

Shawna Grant, MSW, LCSW, is a behavioral health consultant/therapist. She attended the University of Illinois Chicago Jane Addams School of Social Work. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, mood disorders and more.

Language:  English

Medical Interests:  Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss, Healing Trauma, Lifestyle Changes, Mood Disorders, Stress Management

Accepts New Patients

Office

4320 Fir St, Ste 216 – East Chicago

Mon - Thurs: 8am – 6pm

219-392-7498

Eleazar Calero, MD

Specialties:  Internal Medicine

Dr. Eleazar Calero is an internist affiliated with Community Hospital in Munster, IN, and St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago, IN. He received his medical degree from Universidad Mayor De San Andres. Dr. Calero specializes in internal medicine, and he accepts several types of health insurance.

Language:  English, Spanish

Medical Interests:  Arthritis, Asthma, Diabetes, Hyperlipidemia, Hypertension, Preventative, Medical Care, Wellness Visits

Accepts New Patients

Subject to change at any time. Please contact office to verify.

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Office

8141 Kennedy Ave. Highland, IN 46322

Timing

M-Th: 8 am – 5 pm
F: 8 am – 12 pm

219-838-5040

219-554-4088 Fax

Scot West, PMHNP

Specialties:  Adult Behavioral Health

Scot West, NP, is a board certified psych-mental health nurse practitioner. He attended Indiana University at IUPUI and specializes in treating severe and persistent mental illnesses.

Language:  English

Medical Interests:  Bipolar disorder, Integrative healthcare, New onset schizophrenia, Severe and persistent mental illness, Suicide prevention

Accepts New Patients

Office

4320 Fir St. Suite 216 East Chicago, IN 46312

Mon-Fri: 9am – 5pm

219-392-7498

Onaiza

Onaiza Anees, MD

Specialties:  Child/Adolescent & Adult Behavioral Health

Dr. Anees has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and their families throughout her career. She believes in individualized treatment for each patient, building a healthy therapeutic relationship. Dr. Anees incorporates psychotherapy, medication, nutrition, and exercise, and emphasizes the mind-body connection. “Each patient is unique, they bring their own story, family dynamics, background, genetics, and circumstances. It is my goal to help the overall health and well-being of all my patients to make sure they are getting the care they need at different stages during their lives,” Dr. Anees explains.

Patient Population:
Children from 3 years+
Adults up to 55 years old 

Services Provided:
Psychiatric Clinical diagnostic assessments and evaluation.
Medication management.
Individual psychotherapy.
Short-term mental health needs to long-term chronic conditions on an outpatient basis.
Family therapy. 

Services/Specialties:
ADHD
ODD
Reactive Attachment Disorder
Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorders
Adjustment Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Bipolar Disorder, and Other Mood Disorders
OCD and Related Disorders
Trichotillomania
Personality Disorders
Crisis Intervention
Major Depressive Disorder
Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders
Tic Disorders
Intermittent Explosive Disorder
Head Injury Patients
Intellectually Disabled
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Dissociative Disorders
Conduct Disorder
DMDD
Conduct Disorder
Trauma and Stress-Related Disorders
Impulse Control Disorders
Development Disability
Eating and Feeding Disorders
Somatic Symptom Disorders
Gender Dysphoria

Accepts New Patients

Subject to change at any time. Please contact office to verify.

Location

800 MacArthur Blvd, Ste 5, Munster IN 46321

219-703-2485

Timing

T/W: 7:30 am – 5:30 pm

Patient review for Dr. Anees
Malak Awad, DO

Malak Awad, DO

Specialties:  Rheumatology

Internal Medicine

Dr. Malak Awad is a rheumatologist and internal medicine specialist. She received her medical degree from A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona. Dr. Awad accepts several types of health insurance.

Language:  English

Medical Interests:  Gout, Lupus, Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, Performance of ultrasound guided injections and aspirations, Rheumatoid arthritis, Vasculitis

Accepts new patients

Schedule an Appointment

Office

9130 Columbia Ave, Munster, IN 46321

Mon - Thur: 8am - 4:30pm

Fri: 8am - 4pm

219-836-1310

Natalie Sessions, DO

Natalie Sessions, DO

Specialties:  Rheumatology

Dr. Natalie Sessions, DO is a board certified rheumatologist. She received her medical degree from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Sessions accepts several types of health insurance.

Language:  English

Medical Interests:  Gout, Joint injections, Lupus, Polmyositis, Psoriatic arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Soft tissue rheumatism, Tendinitis, Vasculitis

Accepts New Patients

Schedule an Appointment

Office

4320 Fir St, Ste 408, East Chicago, IN 46312

Timing

Thurs: 8am – 4:30pm

‭219-836-1310

Office

9130 Columbia Ave, Munster, IN 46321

Timing

Mon – Wed: 8am – 4:30pm

Fri: 8am – 4pm

‭219-836-1310

Tarek Kudaimi, MD

Tarek Kudaimi, MD

Specialties:  Rheumatology

Dr. Tarek Kudaimi, MD is a board certified rheumatologist. He received his medical degree from Damascus University in Syria. Dr. Kudaimi accepts several types of health insurance.

Language:  English

Medical Interests: Degenerative arthritis, Gout, Joint injections, Lupus, Polymyositis, Psoriatic arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Soft tissue rheumatism, Tendinitis, Vasculitis

Accepts New Patients

Schedule an Appointment

Office

9130 Columbia Ave, Munster, IN 46321

Timing

Mon: 8am – 4:30pm
Wed: 8am – 4:30pm
Thur: 8am – 4:30pm
Fri: 8am – 4pm

‭219-836-1310

Office

1400 S Lake Park Ave, Ste 407, Hobart, IN 46342

Timing

Tues: 8am – 4:30pm

‭219-836-1310

Sierra Green, PMHNP

Sierra Green, PMHNP

Specialties:  Adult Behavioral Health​

Sierra Green, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC is a nurse practitioner affiliated with St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago, IN. She received her degree from Indiana Wesleyan University. Sierra specializes in adult behavioral health, and she accepts several types of health insurance.

Medical Interests/Procedures:  Anxiety, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, and Trauma & Stress Related Disorders

Accepts New Patients

Subject to change at any time. Please contact office to verify.

Schedule an Appointment

Office

800 MacArthur Blvd., Suite 5, Munster, IN 46321

Timing

M-Th: 7:30 am – 5:30 pm

219-703-2485

Saundra Clark, NP

Specialties:  Family Medicine (Nurse Practitioner)

Saundra Clark is a family nurse practitioner with advanced training to diagnose and treat illness, prescribe medications and administer physical exams. Specialties and interests: Diabetes, Hypertension, Dyslipidemia and Health Maintenance.

Language:  English

Medical Interests:  House Calls/Homebound, Service Nursing Homes

Accepts New Patients

Schedule an Appointment

Office

100 W. Chicago Ave. Suite F East Chicago, IN 46321

Timing

Mon-Thurs: 8:00am to 4:30pm
Same day appointments available

219-392-7016

219-397-6904 Fax

Office

8141 Kennedy Ave, Highland, IN 46322

Timing

Fri: 8:00am to 4:00pm

219-838-5040

219-838-8133 Fax

Ali Al-Khazaali, MD

Specialties:  Endocrinology

Dr. Ali Al Khazaali is an endocrinologist. He received his medical degree from University of Al-Qadisiyah. Dr. Al Khazaali accepts several types of health insurance.

Language:  English

Medical Interests:  Bone and calcium disorders
Diabetes, Pituitary and adrenal diseases, Thyroid diseases

Accepts new patients

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Office

100 W. Chicago Ave. Suite F East Chicago, IN 46312

Mon: 9am - 5pm - Wed: 9am - 4pm

219-392-7016

219-397-6904 Fax

Zuhair Alsakaji, MD

Specialties:  Pediatrics

Zuhair Alsakaji, MD is a pediatrician. He received his medical degree from the University of Jordan and is Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. He accepts several types of health insurance.

Language:  English

Medical Interests:  ADHD and Behavioral Evaluation, and Management, Immunizations, Newborn Care,  School and Sports Physicals, Sick Child Diagnosis and Treatment, Vision and Hearing Screenings, Well Child Care Exams

Accepts New Patients

Subject to change at any time. Please contact office to verify.

Schedule an Appointment

Office

6625 W Lincoln Hwy Suite 2 Crown Point IN 46307

Timing

Mon: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Tues: 9:00am – 5:30pm
Wed: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Thurs: 9:30am – 6:00pm
Fri: 9:00am – 12:00pm

219-440-5353

219-440-5354 Fax

Lisa Richardson, MD

Specialties:  Family Medicine

Dr. Lisa Richardson is a family physician. She received her medical degree from St. Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Richardson specializes in family medicine, and she accepts several types of health insurance.

Language:  English, Spanish

Medical Interests:  ADD/ADHD, Comprehensive Practice, Diabetes

Accepts New Patients

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Office

4320 Fir St. Suite 211 East Chicago, IN 46312

Mon, Tue, Thurs & Fri: 9am – 5pm

219-703-2577

219-703-6679 Fax

Matthew Ramos Libiran, MD

Specialties:  Family Medicine

Dr. Matthew Ramos Libiran is a family physician. He received his medical degree from the University of Santo Thomas College of Medicine. Dr. Libiran specializes in family medicine, and he accepts several types of health insurance.

Language:  English, Spanish, Filipino

Medical Interests:  Acute Pain Syndrome, Chronic Disease Management, Congestive Heart Failure

Accepts New Patients

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Office

100 W. Chicago Ave. Suite F East Chicago, IN 46312

Mon – Thurs: 9am – 5pm

219-392-7016

219-397-6904 Fax

Julie Ann Mantis, MS, APRN-CNS, BC-ADM, CDE, LDE

Specialties:  Endocrinology
Julie Ann Mantis, MS, APRN-CNS, BC-ADM, CDE, LDE, is a clinical nurse specialist with a focus on endocrinology. She received her medical degree from Purdue University Calumet. She accepts several types of health insurance.
Language:  English

Medical Interests:  Collaborates with multi-disciplinary team, responsible for patient care, Continuous Glucose Monitoring Devices, Diabetes,
Disease Prevention, Exercise, Health Promotion, Insulin Pump Therapy, Nutrition Therapy

Accepts New Patients

Subject to change at any time. Please contact office to verify.

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Office

100 W. Chicago Ave. Suite F East Chicago, IN 46312

Thursday 8am – 4pm

219-392-7016

219-397-6904 Fax

Jun Kim, DO

Specialties:  Obstetrics and Gynecology

Dr. Jun Kim, DO is an obstetrics and gynecology specialist. He received his medical degree in osteopathic medicine from Western University of Health Sciences. Dr. Kim specializes in high-risk pregnancy and minimally invasive gynecological surgery. He accepts several types of health insurance.

Language:  English

Medical Interests:  Obstetrics and Gynecology, High-risk pregnancy, Minimally invasive gynecological surgery

Accepts New Patients

Schedule an Appointment

Office

100 W. Chicago Ave. Suite F East Chicago, IN 46312

Timing

Monday: 9am to 6pm
Tues: 9am to 5pm
Wed: 10am to 5pm
Fri: 9am to 4pm

219-392-7016

219-397-6904 Fax

Rajaraman Iyer, MD

Specialties:  Pediatrics

Dr. Rajaraman Iyer is a pediatrician. He received his medical degree from Topiwala National Medical College. Dr. Iyer specializes in pediatrics and accepts several types of health insurance.

Language:  English

Medical Interests:  ADHD evaluations, Immunizations, Newborn care, Prenatal visits, School & sports physicals, Sick child diagnosis and treatment, Vision & hearing screenings, Well-child care exams

Accepts New Patients

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Office

4320 Fir St., Suite 208 East Chicago, IN 46312

Timing

Mon: 8am – 5pm
Tue: 8am – 3pm
Wed: 8am – 4pm
Thurs: 8am – 4pm
Fri: 8:30am – 4pm

219-398-9265

219-398-9370 Fax

Cathy Oplinger

Catherine Oplinger, CPNP, PMHNP

Specialties:  Child/Adolescent & Adult Behavioral Health

Catherine Oplinger, CPNP, PMHNP  is a board certified pediatric nurse practitioner and psych-mental health nurse practitioner. She attended Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis.

Language:  English

Medical Interests:  ADHD, Adjustment Disorders, Anxiety, Autism Disorders, Depression, and Pediatric Behavioral Health

Accepts New Patients

Offices

100 W Chicago Ave, Ste F, East Chicago, Indiana 46312

6625 W Lincoln Hwy, Ste 2, Crown Point, Indiana 46307 (Patients ages 4-18 only at this location)

East Chicago: Tuesday 8am – 12pm and Friday 8am – 4pm

Crown Point: Thursday 10am – 6pm

East Chicago: 219-703-2586

Crown Point: 219-440-5353

Mario Robbins, DO

Specialties:  Adult Behavioral Health (Psychiatry)

Dr. Mario Robbins is a psychiatrist. He received his medical degree from Michigan State University. Dr. Robbins specializes in psychiatry, and he accepts several types of health insurance.

Language:  English

Medical Interests:  Behavioral Health, Osteopathic Medicine, Psychology

Accepts New Patients

Office

100 W. Chicago Ave. Suite F East Chicago, IN 46312

Timing

Mon & Wed: 10am – 5pm
Tue & Thurs: 12pm – 5pm

219-703-2586

219-703-6748 Fax

Fadia Haddadin, MD

Specialties:  Family Medicine

Dr. Haddadin is a family physician. She received her medical degree from the University of Jordan. Dr. Haddadin specializes in family medicine. She accepts several types of health insurance.

Language:  English

Medical Interests:  Asthma, COPD, Diabetes management, Health screenings, High blood pressure, Hypertension, Joint pain, Lipid problems, Pap smear, School physical, Walk-ins, Weight management, Women’s health

Accepts New Patients

Office

8141 Kennedy Ave. Highland, IN 46322

Tue & Wed: 9am – 5pm

219-838-5040

219-838-8133 Fax

Alfonso Blum, MD

Specialties:  Internal Medicine

Dr. Alfonso Blum is an internist affiliated with St. Catherine Hospital, East Chicago, IN. He received his medical degree from La Universadad Catolica DeSantiago De Guayaquil, Equador. Dr. Blum specializes in internal medicine, and he accepts several types of health insurance.

Language:  English, Spanish

Medical Interests:  Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Thyroid Disease

Accepts New Patients

Subject to change at any time. Please contact office to verify.

Office

4320 Fir St. Ste 307 East Chicago, IN, 46312

Timing

Mon: 8 am – 4:30 pm
Tues: 8 am – 4:30 pm
Wed: 8 am – 4 pm
Thurs: 8 am – 5 pm
Fri: 8 am – 2 pm

219-398-9840

219-398-9845 Fax

Michele Beigle, CNM

Specialties:  Certified Nurse Midwife

Michele Beigle, CNM, is a certified nurse midwife. She attended Frontier Nursing University and has been a midwife since 1979. She specializes in gynecology; contraception counseling and management; teen and low-risk pregnancy; natural and midwifery delivery; vaginal birth after cesarean section and water births.

Language:  English

Medical Interests:  Contraception counseling & management Natural and midwife delivery Normal, low risk pregnancy and delivery Obstetrics and Gynecology Teen pregnancy and delivery Vaginal birth after cesarean section Water births

Accepts new patients

Office

8141 Kennedy Ave. Highland, IN 46322

Timing

Mon: 9am – 5pm
Tue: 9am – 1:30pm
Wed: 9am – 2pm
Thurs: 9am – 5pm
Fri: 9am – 3pm

219-838-5040

219-838-8133 Fax