Dr. Wayel Kaakaji, MD
Dr. Wayel Kaakaji, MD is a neurosurgeon in Munster, IN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as St. Mary Medical Center and The University of Chicago Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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801 MacArthur Blvd Ste 405 Munster, IN 46321Make an Appointment
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| 2 Star | 5% | 5% |
| 1 Star | 18% | 18% |
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Dr. Wayel Kaakaji, MD is a neurosurgeon in Munster, IN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine in 1993. He is affiliated with...read moreNeurosurgery
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Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Residency Hospital, 1998Or Health Scies University
Fellowship Hospital, 1998University Of Texas Health Sciences Center At San Antonio Long School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1993
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- Recipient of 1
hospital awardView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well7% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 30
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsCranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 8
hospital awardsView all awardsCranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
81%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
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