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Dr. Awais Zaka, MD

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28411 Northwestern Hwy Suite 1050 Southfield MI, 48034 Show map

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Dr. Awais Zaka is an internist practicing in Southfield, MI. Dr. Zaka specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Zaka provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.

Education and Training

Allama Iqbal Medical College in Pakistan Medical Degree 2008

Board Certification

Nephrology (Internal Medicine)

Provider Details

Male English, Hindi, Urdu

Dr. Awais Zaka, MD

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How long does it take to recover from kidney resection surgery?
Recovery from kidney resection surgery depends upon the reason for resection and the patient's overall health. Generally, patients can be discharged from the hospital in a day or two. Then, you will be recommended to avoid certain activities and weight lifting—a restriction that may go for a week or even more, depending upon the surgeon's assessment of your condition at the time of discharge. I hope you recover soon. READ MORE
Urine test and blood test?
Hi Dear, if your urine test is negative for THC (the active ingredient in marijuana), then your blood test should most likely be negative, for THC stays positive in urine stays positive for a longer duration than it does in blood. READ MORE
Elderly woman?
Hi Dear, Physical shaking is quite a broad description. Mentioning which part of the body is shaking can be very helpful. Next, it is important to know the duration of this complaint. If this shaking started just out of nowhere, it might be related to some recent sickness or generalized weakness. If it has been present for a while, then it needs to be evaluated by a physician for proper diagnosis and treatment. READ MORE
Covid-19 after effects?
I am glad that you recovered from COVID. Blood from sinuses can be from the dryness of the inside of your nose, for which you can use over-the-counter saline nasal spray. As for the pain in your right and left side, you better see a doctor, mainly because it is not getting better and rather getting worst. READ MORE
I have low RDW, high immature granulocytes and a few other things?
Hey Dear, I am sorry to hear that you had to go through all this. Getting to the point, low RDW, low sodium, low potassium, and high Immature granulocytes are very non-specific, pointing to no specific illness. Low urine specific gravity can be suggestive of poor oral intake or drinking too much water. Based on the labs above, it's hard to say that anything in your body is amiss. But I would recommend better nutrition and appropriate exercise as allowed by the orthopedic surgeon, to help improve your overall health. READ MORE
How to make sure I don't catch a bacterial infection along with covid?
Hey Dear, it's hard to tell what your repeat symptoms are from. Superimposed bacterial infection is a possibility, but you better see your doctor for this burning in the throat, who should decide based on his clinical examination whether you have a bacterial infection or not, which can then be treated accordingly. READ MORE
Stage 3 kidney?
With high blood pressure and swelling of extremities, I would highly suggest that you ask your family doctor for a referral to a nephrologist, who is the most qualified person to diagnose and manage stage 3 kidney disease. As to your other problems a lump on the knuckles of your hand and underneath the skin, on your palm, you should discuss them with your family doctor. Pre-diabetes refers to a state where you are at high risk of developing diabetes, but this progression can be stopped or delayed by losing weight, eating healthy, sleeping well, and exercising regularly; in short, a complete overhaul of your lifestyle. Low vitamin D can easily be replaced with supplements. Low estrogen had to be correlated with the stage of your menstrual cycle at which blood was drawn, an assessment that can be easily done by your family physicians. READ MORE
Test results?
Hey Dear, this eGFR of 81 is in the normal range. Just based on this number, there is no need to follow up. But if you have some concerns about your kidney function in general, it is not a bad idea to talk to your primary care physician. READ MORE
Can kidney stone surgery damage kidneys?
Hey Dear, I hope you are feeling well after the surgery, and I hope the procedure achieved its goal. Yes, some urological interventions can cause kidney damage as a complication of the process. But these side-effects are well-known and usually easily manageable. So again, I hope you feel well. READ MORE
Is vertigo a side effect of anesthesia?
Yes, general anesthesia can have many side effects depending upon the type of anesthetic used. Vertigo is a possibility after general anesthesia with certain drugs. More generally speaking though, you might be dealing with dehydration and may benefit from some intravenous fluids. Discuss this with your house physician. READ MORE
Could this be a clot?
I am sorry to hear about the cramp in your leg. If you are still taking the blood thinner, it is very unlikely that you can have blood clots, although it is still possible, because people can have blood clots while on blood thinners. If this case you can wait for a few days to see if it were just a muscle cramp, which should go away. And if this cramp persists, see your doctor for evaluation. But if you are not taking your blood thinner, there is a high probability that this cramp can be from a blood clot. In such a case, you should go to your doctor right away for further evaluation. READ MORE
I have a bump/pimple on my penis?
I am sorry to hear that you have this inconvenient bump on your penis. "It does not heart or anything like that" is reassuring, but I still recommend that you see your physician and have this bump evaluated. Without having a description of this pimple, it is very hard to guess as to what it can be. Thus, I strongly suggest that you see your physician at your first convinience. READ MORE
Can lung damage be repaired?
Lung damage can mean a host of things. Some kinds of lung damage can heal, leaving almost no scar tissue. For example, simple pneumonia can heal without causing any irreversible damage to the lung tissue. On the other hand, a lung abscess can leave a permanently damaged part of the lung. Similarly, damage caused by some medications, heavy metals, and radiations can be permanent. In short, whether your lung damage is serious or not depends on what caused this damage in the first place. READ MORE
What does spleen: no splenomegaly mean?
Splenomegaly means large spleen. When a patient gets an ultrasound of her abdomen, the radiologist at all the abdominal organs' sizes and characteristics. "No Splenomegaly" in an ultrasound report means the spleen is of normal size. READ MORE
Cannabis and Metformin Interaction?
More and more people are now talking about the benefits of Cannabis in diabetes, particularly its role in diet control. Metformin is a medicine used mainly for the management of diabetes. Both Cannabis and Metformin inhibit a liver enzyme C4P3AY. One drug can lead to decreased metabolism of the other drug, raising its level above the desired range, which can lead to drug toxicity. No studies have addressed the issue of these two drugs being taken together. If you have to take cannabis for some other medical condition, it is best to do so under the supervision of your primary care physician. READ MORE
What is the best medication for high blood pressure?
High blood pressure is a common condition, but it has severe long-term consequences. If you are concerned that you have high blood pressure, you should see your doctor and undergo appropriate management. READ MORE
Does anemia go away?
No, anemia does not go away on its own. Your daughter should see a doctor and get tested for the underlying cause of anemia. READ MORE
LFT blood test?
Yes, it is definitely possible. One can have normal-looking liver function tests despite having a significant underlying disease in the very early stages of liver disease and the late stages of liver disease. READ MORE
Can gastritis cause elevated liver enzymes?
It is very less likely unless gastritis is from some viral infection that has involved the liver too. READ MORE
Can a diabetic have gastric bypass surgery?
Yes, a diabetic patient can have gastric bypass surgery. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Hospital MedicineNephrologyBody Fluids and Electrolytes

Fellowships

Ascension St John Hospital Nephrology 2020

Fellowships

Ascension St John Hospital

Dr. Awais Zaka, MD's Practice location

Academic Internal Medicine Specialists

28411 Northwestern Hwy Suite 1050 -
Southfield, MI 48034

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New patients: 248-354-4709

Fax: 248-354-4807

Mon:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Tue:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wed:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thu:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Fri:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

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Get to know Nephrologist & Hospitalist Dr. Awais Zaka, who serves patients in Southfield, Michigan.

Dr. Zaka is a well-versed nephrologist & hospitalist in practice with Academic Internal Medicine Specialists in Southfield, Michigan. He also holds hospital privileges at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital – Clinton Township.

Academic Internal Medicine Specialists (AIMS) is an academic hospitalist practice that specializes in the ever-changing, high-tech care of acute adult inpatients. Its mission is, quite simply, to provide the highest standard of care.

“Our staff of physicians is specially trained to treat the complex needs of adult patients who are sick or recovering from surgery in the hospital. Working as a partner with your Primary Care Physician, AIMS provides 24/7 delivery of hospital medical care. You’ll have someone who knows the hospital system on your side, securing the best care for you” as stated on their website.

With a touch of simplicity, creativity, and humor, Dr. Zaka helps patients navigate the complicated hospital course. He has seen how medicine has moved from paper to screen, and patient care from bedside to keyboards. In this rapidly evolving system, he remains a strong advocate of personal touch in medicine.

A firm believer that patients are overtested and overtreated, he is more interested in common conditions commonly missed, without ignoring rare diseases rarely diagnosed.

Despite his classical view of medicine, he practices and promotes innovation and research. He believes that everyone should have access to healthcare, and he considers telemedicine a significant leap in the field of medicine.

Back in 2008, Dr. Zaka graduated with his medical degree from Allama Iqbal Medical College in Pakistan. Upon relocating to the United States, he performed his residency in internal medicine at SUNY at Buffalo Affiliated Hospital in 2014, and his fellowship in nephrology at Ascension St John Hospital in 2020.

A Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP), the doctor is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Nephrology is a specialty of medicine and pediatric medicine that concerns itself with the kidneys: the study of normal kidney function and kidney disease, the preservation of kidney health, and the treatment of kidney disease, from diet and medication to renal replacement therapy. A nephrologist is a medical doctor who specializes in kidney care and treating diseases of the kidneys.

Hospital medicine is a medical specialty that exists in some countries as a branch of internal or family medicine, dealing with the care of acutely ill hospitalized patients. Physicians whose primary professional focus is caring for hospitalized patients only while they are in the hospital are called hospitalists.

When he is not practicing medicine, Dr. Zaka enjoys spending time with his family, sitting in his backyard, reading, and writing. He speaks multiple languages, including English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu.