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Introduction

Personal Facts:

Male

Years Since Graduation: 27

Practice Member Since: 1992.

Current Title: Internist and Nephrologist

Professional Status:

Private Practice - Solo, Full-Time

Provides Patients with
Access to a Nurse:

Yes

Physician Treats:

Hypertension (high blood pressure), Renal (kidney) diseases & disorders

Health Plan/Other

Accepts Medicare:

Yes

Accepts Medicaid:

Yes

Accepting New Patients:

Yes

Experience/Training

Specialties^*

Internal Medicine (HealthGrades has verified that Dr. Wacks is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine)

Nephrology

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Medical School:

   Univ of the Witwatersrand Medical School Johannesburg, 1981

Internship:

   Mt Sinai Hospital Medical Center Chicago, IL, 1986

Residency:

   Mt Sinai Hospital Medical Center Chicago, IL, 1988

Fellowship:

   Jackson Health System Miami, FL, 1990

Professional Status:

   Private Practice - Solo

Participates in Clinical
Trials:

No

HealthGrades has examined disciplinary actions within the last five years from the Office of Inspector General and 50 state medical boards. HealthGrades could not detect any disciplinary actions for Dr. Israel L. Wacks as of 04/28/2008
Note: HealthGrades reports on state and federal disciplinary actions (if any) from the previous five years.

Israel Wacks, MD, PA

Description of practice:

Adult general internal medicine, hypertension, kidney disease and dialysis patients.

All physicians at this practice:

Office Locations: 

	Israel Wacks, MD, PA	View Contact Information
	1002 South Old Dixie Highway South
	Jupiter, FL 33458	View Location Map
Office Information:    Physicians At This Office: Israel L. Wacks Office Hours:    Monday: 9:00 am-4:30 pm Tuesday: 9:00 am-4:30 pm Wednesday: 9:00 am-4:30 pm Thursday: 9:00 am-4:30 pm Friday: 9:00 am-4:30 pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

Holiday Office Closures:

Closed usual holidays

Office Parking Instructions/Fees:

Free parking

Office Coordinator:

Beverly Westphal

Payment Methods:

Visa, Master Card, American Express, Discover, Cash, Check

Payment Policy:

Payment is expected at the time of service.

		View Contact Information
	1002 South Old Dixie Highway South
	Jupiter, FL 33458	View Location Map
Office Information:    Physicians At This Office: Israel L. Wacks

 

Affiliated Hospitals

Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center

3360 Burns Road Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center

America's 50 Best Hospitals Award 2008 2007

Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence™ 2008 2007 2006

Cardiac Care Excellence Award™ 2008 2007

Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award™ 2008

Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ 2008

Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ 2007 2006

General Surgery Excellence Award™ 2007

Stroke Care Excellence Award™ 2006

Women’s Health Excellence Award™ 2005/2006

Jupiter Medical Center

1210 South Old Dixie Highway Jupiter, FL 33458