Dr. Nawaid Shakir is a pulmonologist in Winfield. He diagnoses and treats patients who suffer from respiratory or breathing problems such as asthma and COPD.
Yes, Dr. Nawaid M. Shakir is accepting new patients at this office.
(630) 690-2293
25 N Winfield Road, Winfield, IL 60190-1295
Dr. Nawaid Shakir graduated from Other in 2001.
Dr. Shakir has one office in Illinois where he specializes in Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Sleep Medicine.
Dr. Shakir works with ten doctors including Dr. Kuljeet Gill and Dr. Robert Hart.
Pulmonologists are specialized physicians who diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the respiratory tract. As a respiratory specialist, Dr. Shakir may diagnose and treat pulmonary disorders such as asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer, lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema and bronchitis, among a host of others.
Critical care specialists like Dr. Shakir provide life-saving care for patients in critical condition. Patients are usually cared for in within intensive care units (ICUs), and may receive life and organ support. Dr. Shakir may also work to stabilize patients and perform time-sensitive, potentially life-saving procedures.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Shakir specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. When necessary, Dr. Shakir also can refer patients to specialist physicians when medically needed. For instance, patients with severe kidney problems can be referred to a nephrologist for further medical tests or treatments.
Sleep medicine specialists diagnose and treat various disorders and diseases relating to sleep. This can include a range of conditions including insomnia, sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, narcolepsy, nightmares and others. Dr. Shakir utilizes a variety of diagnostic tools including screening devices, overnight sleep studies or oximeters, among many others. Treatments can include CPAP therapy, implantation of sleep devices, counseling, lifestyle modifications, and others aimed at eliminating or alleviating the symptoms of sleep conditions.
Other
MD • 2001
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Shakir, but only those who participate in Medicare.