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Dr. Shah Chowdhury, MD

Dr. Shah Chowdhury, MD

Pediatrics*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Shah Chowdhury, MD is a pediatrician in Hammond, IN and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Chittagong Medical College in 1979. He is affiliated with Community Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

5927 Columbia Ave Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 880-1190

Care Philosophy

"Primary care pediatrics- well child exam, school/sport physical. Take care of sick patients in office and at hospitals. Educate patients and parents about healthy practices to avoid getting sick, discuss growth and de..."

- Dr. Shah Chowdhury, MD

At a Glance

  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Chowdhury's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chowdhury

3.3

16 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Karrie S. Twohy in Munster, IN – Dec 31, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
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John Twohy in Munster, IN – Nov 28, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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unhappy patient in Lake Station, IN – Sep 03, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Primary care pediatrics- well child exam, school/sport physical. Take care of sick patients in office and at hospitals. Educate patients and parents about healthy practices to avoid getting sick, discuss growth and development of younger children. Age: from Birth up to 18 year.

biography

Graduated from Chittagong Medical College, Bangladesh-1979. Did post-graduation in Pediatrics from the Institute of Postgraduate Medicine and Research, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh- 1983. Got ECFMG certified in 1995 after completing USMLE Exams. Completed...read more

  • Pediatrics

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  • St Lukes Roosevelt Hospital Center, Columbia University

    Residency Hospital, 1997

  • St Lukes Roosevelt-columbia University

    Residency Hospital, 1997

  • Institute Of Post-graduate Medicine & Research

    1985

  • Chittagong Medical College Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1980

  • Chittagong Medical College

    Medical School, 1979
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  • English

  • Arabic

  • Persian

  • Cordylobia Anthropaphaga causing Cutaneous Myiasis in a child., July,1991.

  • A Common Practice of Traditional Medication with Oil and/or Ghee, as Folk Medicine in the children of Southern Saudi Arabia (Original Article)., 3/1992

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Locations

Practice

Community Healthnet Health Centers5927 Columbia Ave Hammond, IN 46320
1
Community Healthnet South6100 Broadway Merrillville, IN 46410
2

Practice

Gary Community Health Center1021 W 5th Ave Gary, IN 46402
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Community Hospital

    901 MacArthur Blvd
    Munster, IN 46321
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

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