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Dr. Shahid Ekbal, MD

Urology* Age 83
Dr. Shahid Ekbal, MD
4.2 (5 Ratings)
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Dr. Shahid Ekbal, MD

Urology* Age 83
Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
60 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. Shahid Ekbal, MD works in Chicago, IL as an Urology Specialist and has 60 years experience.

They are board certified in Urology and graduated from Dow Medical College Karachi in 1964. Dr. Ekbal completed a residency at Rush University Medical Center|St James Hospital. At present, Dr. Ekbal has received an average rating of 4.2 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. They are affiliated with Rush University Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Ekbal also speaks Hindi and Urdu. Dr. Ekbal practices at Practice in Chicago, IL.

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Locations

  1. 1 Univ. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
    1725 W Harrison St Ste 970, Chicago, IL 60612
  2. 2 Office
    1700 W Van Buren St Ste 500, Chicago, IL 60612
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    Closed
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Languages Spoken
Hindi
Urdu
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Urology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Dow Medical College Karachi
    1964
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Urology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Jinnah Postgrad Medical Center
    1965
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Rush University Medical Center|St James Hospital
    1973
Residency Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Shahid Ekbal, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Ekbal accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Ekbal accepts here.

Yes, Dr. Ekbal speaks Hindi and Urdu. See Dr. Ekbal's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Ekbal has a star rating of 4.2/5 and has been reviewed 5 times.

Dr. Ekbal is board certified in Urology.

Dr. Ekbal has been practicing as an Urology Specialist for 60 years.

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Hospital Affiliations

  • Rush University Medical Center
  • Rush Oak Park Hospital

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