Nephrology Doctors in Michigan City, IN Accepting Medicare

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Shahabul Arfeen, M.D.
Internal Medicine - Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 9836 W 400 N, Ste B, Michigan City, IN 46360
Phone: 219-878-9531    Fax: 219-878-0261

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Town halls continue across the country

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Despite improvements in medical care, about two-thirds of patients with Crohn's disease develop complications requiring intestinal surgery at some time, and post-operative healing can be complicated.

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