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Ismail Al-Ani

Dr. Ismail Al-Ani, MD

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About Dr. Al-Ani Over the years, Dr. Ismail Al-Ani, MD, FCCP, has learned from his patients to be a good listener. His wish is for them to experience his compassion and appreciate his desire to partner with them in their journey toward wellness. “I take care of patients with lung problems. Some are very ill and require intensive care,” he says. “I hope they see that I am their guide in helping them make better decisions to manage their disease.” Coming from a family of doctors, he recalls knowing as a teenager that he wanted a career in medicine. He chose Beacon, because of its comprehensive, patient-focused system. This model aligns with his personal philosophy of practicing medicine, which is to treat people the way he would like to be treated. Outside of medical questions, he is most often asked where he is from. He was born in Beirut, Lebanon, and attended Tishreen University medical school in Syria. His post graduate training was completed in Syria and the United States. He had an internship and was a medical resident at Yale University’s Affiliated Program in Connecticut. Dr. Al-Ani was then appointed as Chief Medical Resident at the Bridgeport Hospital (affiliated with Yale), Connecticut. He is board certified in Pulmonary and Critical Care medicine, having received fellowship training in Pulmonary and Critical Care at West Virginia University. He has also been a member of the Society of Critical Care Medicine since 2002. In addition, Dr. Al-Ani is a fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians with the title of Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians. In his own words… Who is or was the most influential people/role models in your life?  My older brother. What was your first job growing up?  I did administrative work in shipping. What is your favorite food? Movie? What was your best/worst subjects in school growing up?  Food: Seafood; Movie: Ghostbusters; Best school subject: Physics; Worst school subject: Writing If you could sit down to dinner with anyone (alive or deceased) who would it be and why?  My mother – I loved her dearly. In addition to medicine, what are you passionate about? What are your hobbies, interests?  Biking, spending time with my family, traveling  
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PATIENT'S PERSPECTIVE

Takes time to answer my questions
Provides follow-up as needed
Office cleanliness
Courteous staff

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RATINGS AND REVIEWS

Dr. Al-Ani's Rating
15 Ratings with 3 Reviews
Patient Perspective
3.5 Explains conditions and treatments
4.5 Takes time to answer my questions
4.5 Provides follow-up as needed
Office Rating
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621 Memorial Drive Suite 512, South Bend, IN, 46601
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4.0 Office cleanliness
4.0 Courteous staff
4.0 Scheduling flexibility
621 Memorial Drive Suite 512
South Bend, IN, 46601
3 REVIEWS
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"I was a patient of Dr. Al-Ani, 6 yrs ago.He went out of his way to help me. I had'nt felt good for 1 1/2 yrs. Family Dr. had no idea what was wrong w/me ...sent me to Pulmonary in Plymouth , who told me, I don't know whats wrong with you, maybe, you have asthma. Then to another MD, in Plymouth, who said I had asthma. (she agreed w/Pulmonary Dr. because she didnt know) I asked to be checked for Pneumonia.(None of these Drs. bothered to check my oxygen level, which by this time was in low 60's!) I asked to be sent to another Pulmonary...before, Dr. Al-Ani even saw me, he checked my tests, called me , and asked how long it would take me to get to his office! After, lung biopsys, it was found I had BOOP (abreviation) a chronic Pneumonia. I have recently recommended both of my sisters to see Dr. Al-Ani. Hes very knowledgeable and caring. "
  • January 18, 2023
"Run don't walk away from this Doctor. Bedside manner...there isn't any! You know there is a problem with a Doctor. when all he wants to do is invasive surgery on you instead of looking for other ways of diagnosing your condition. So happy I found a different Doctor where I did not have to have an invasive surgery to diagnose my condition. He is in it for the money, Medicaid, Medicare even better. I actually felt bad for the elderly patients waiting to see him, I hope they see this review!"
  • December 6, 2021
"Okay 1st meeting with doctor. But after that it's a pain. Nurse's orders the wrong dose of meds and will argue with you even though the doctor tells you different. They do not answer their phones. You have to call them over and over and just let the phone ring. Very unprofessional staff. I would find another doctor but none available in this area. This doctor need new staff. All of them seem uninterested and depressed."
  • November 11, 2020

LOCATIONS

621 Memorial Drive Suite 512
South Bend, IN, 46601
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
Mon8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted

PROCEDURES PERFORMED

  • Pulmonary Critical Care

SPECIALTIES

  • Other

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Fellowship
West Virginia University Hospitals
Graduated 2004
Residency
Bridgeport Hospital
Graduated 1997
Medical School
Tishreen University Faculty of Medicine
Graduated 1992

INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED  (30)

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  • Aetna Medicare Advantage (Via CHA ACO LLC)
  • Ambetter Marketplace (MHS)
  • Anthem Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP)
  • CareSource Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP)
  • CareSource Marketplace
  • CareSource Medicaid (HHW)
  • CHA ACO LLC dba Beacon ACO
  • Cigna
  • Communicare
  • Community Health Alliance (CHA Aetna PHP Freedom Cofinity)
  • First Health (via Community Health Alliance CHA)
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • Immergrun Health Network
  • Managed Health Services Healthly Indiana Plan (MHS HIP)
  • Managed Health Services Medicaid (MHS HCC)
  • Managed Health Services Medicaid (MHS HHW)
  • Mdwise Excel Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP)
  • Mdwise Excel Medicaid (HHW)
  • Medicaid Indiana FFS
  • Medicare Railroad
  • Multi Plan / Private Health Care Systems (PHCS)
  • Plain Church Group
  • Sagamore
  • Stratose / National Preferred Provider Network (NPPN)
  • Three Rivers Provider Network (TRPN)
  • UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
  • UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage (UHC)
  • VA CCN Optum UHC
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