East Chicago, IN Internal Medicine Specialist Doctor & Provider
Internal Medicine Clinic • East Chicago, IN
About
Summary: - 219 Health Network is a nonprofit hospital/healthcare provider based in East Chicago, Indiana, with 4 offices nationwide and a focus on accessible, quality care for individuals and families. - Key roles include internal medicine and other medical specialties, supported by a growing team. Notable leadership includes Executive Director William Cortes and Director of Physician Practice & Recruitment Hayley Gates. - Contact and location details: - Address: 100 W Chicago Ave, Suite F, East Chicago, IN 46312 (HQ) - Other Indiana locations: Cedar Lake and East Chicago offices - Phone: 219-703-2582 or toll-free 1-833-219-0001 - Email: info@219health.org - Organization type and scope: - Industry: Hospitals and Health Care - Type: Nonprofit, Private ownership - Employees: about 20 (recent growth) - NAICS/SIC: 62/621 and 80/801 - Online presence: Homepage 219health.org; LinkedIn: company/219-health-network Note: If you’re specifically seeking an Internal Medicine specialist in East Chicago, the network recently expanded its cardiology team, and you can contact them via the main number or email to connect with internal medicine or primary care providers in East Chicago.
Clinic Type
Internal Medicine Clinic
Address
East Chicago, IN
Phone
833-219-0001
info@219health.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- WebMD: 3.0/5.0 (4)
- WebMD: 5.0/5.0 (1)
- WebMD: 5.0/5.0 (1)
- Vitals: 4.9/5.0 (2)
Patients praise
- professionalism
- thorough explanations of conditions and treatments
- caring bedside manner
Common complaints
- long wait times
- lack of friendliness
- perceived lack of thoroughness in examinations
"This is literally the worst dr I've ever seen. I do not recommend him. He is not friendly... I waited almost an hour past my scheduled time and he's just sitting there typing instead of actually giving you a check up."
— WebMD review of Dr. Leonid Kats"One of the nicest and most professional doctors in the area. he's honest, explains thoroughly, and truly cares about his patients."
— Vitals review of Dr. Mohamed TurkmaniSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Victoria A. Vamos, PA - Physician Assistant in East Chicago, IN — May 14, 2026
- Eva Li - Physician Assistant in East Chicago, IN — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Hayssam Kadah, MD, Internist | Crown Point, IN | WebMD — Jul 16, 2025
- Melinda M. Abbring - Nurse Practitioner in East Chicago, IN — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Visalakshi Kunapuli, MD, Internist | Crown Point, IN | WebMD — Aug 17, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More internal medicine clinic clinics in East Chicago
St. Catherine Hospital is part of Powers Health, a Northwest Indiana non-profit healthcare system. Located in East Chicago, it is one of four hospitals serving the region (alongside Community Hospital in Munster, St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart, and Powers Health Rehabilitation Center in Crown Point). Powers Health emphasizes high-quality, technologically advanced care across its facilities, with East Chicago serving as the hospital’s location within the system.
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