Ahmed Dakka, MD

Nephrology

4.9
121 Ratings
Practices In: Joliet, New Lenox
Patients Seen: Ages 18+

What sets my style of prac­tice apart is my belief in the pow­er of col­lab­o­ra­tion. I see the doc­tor-patient rela­tion­ship as a part­ner­ship, where patient insights and con­cerns are val­ued. I take the time to lis­ten atten­tive­ly to the med­ical his­to­ry, lifestyle, and indi­vid­ual needs. This allows me to tai­lor the treat­ment plan specif­i­cal­ly to patients, ensur­ing it aligns with their goals and pref­er­ences. I’m com­mit­ted to pro­vid­ing the high­est stan­dard of care and ded­i­cat­ed to offer­ing the lat­est evi­dence-based treat­ments and ther­a­pies. My patients’ well-being is my priority.

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Languages
English
Clinical Interests

Chron­ic Kid­ney Dis­ease (CKD) Man­age­ment, Dial­y­sis: Hemodial­y­sis and peri­toneal dial­y­sis, Hyper­ten­sion: Man­age­ment of hyper­ten­sion and its impact on kid­ney health, Glomeru­lar Dis­eases: Diag­no­sis and treat­ment of con­di­tions affect­ing the kid­ney’s glomeruli, such as glomerulonephritis.

Personal Interests

Spend­ing qual­i­ty time with my chil­dren is the moment when I feel the strongest, both men­tal­ly and emo­tion­al­ly. Their bound­less curios­i­ty, ener­gy, and zest for life are incred­i­bly reju­ve­nat­ing. This time away from the demands of the med­ical field allows me to recharge men­tal­ly and emo­tion­al­ly. It reminds me of the impor­tance of work-life bal­ance and self-care, which in turn makes me a bet­ter doc­tor. By nur­tur­ing my own well-being and main­tain­ing a bal­anced per­spec­tive, I can pro­vide more empa­thet­ic and effec­tive care to my patients, as I under­stand the sig­nif­i­cance of holis­tic health and its impact on over­all wellness.

Memberships
American Society of Nephrology
School
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Graduation Date: 2018 Degree: MD
Residency
Henry Ford Hospital Resident in Internal Medicine
Fellowships
University of Michigan Nephrology

Procedures

Hemodialysis, Home Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis

Conditions

Acute Kidney Injury, Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), Diabetic Nephropathy, End Stage Renal Disease & Dialysis, Glomerulonephritis, Hypertension, ICU Nephrology, IgA Nephropathy, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Post-renal Transplant

Ratings


Ratings Category

The Patient Satisfaction Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our independent rating system, the Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.

Patient Satisfaction Rating

4.9

Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.9
120 Ratings

Provider discussed treatment options

4.9
118 Ratings

Provider explained things clearly

5
119 Ratings

Provider included you in decisions

4.9
117 Ratings

Provider showed concern

4.9
120 Ratings

Comments


Comments are collected in our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Surveys. Patients are de-identified to protect confidentiality and patient privacy. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.
"Doctor and Nurse spent so much time with me and explaining my condition. I also appreciated the fact the doctor actually responded to my MyChart message and it wasn't intercepted by the nursing staff like I have experienced before with other doctors."
5
Apr. 25, 2025
"The medical care and attention by my physicians is very good. "
5
Apr. 19, 2025
"Everyone at this office was pleasant and polite, from the greeter at the door to Dr Dakka himself. Dr Dakka was very patient and thorough when explaining his diagnosis and treatment. He explained In a manner that was easy to understand. When prescribing my meds, he checked and discovered that one of my meds would react negatively with a med he was going to prescribe. He then researched a better alternative. My wife, an RN,and I were very pleased with our entire appointment with Dr Dakka and feel confident with my treatment and prognosis."
5
Apr. 18, 2025
"Dr. Dakka is amazing! Dr. Dakka always takes the time to listen to me and explain things so I can understand. Such a fabulous doctor and human being!"
5
Apr. 5, 2025
"First time to this doctor, I really liked him and would recommend him. "
5
Apr. 2, 2025
"Great visit. Dr Dakka was extremely nice."
5
Mar. 31, 2025
"Dr. Dakka explained various treatments available based on bloodwork results. He thoroughly explained risks involved in the biopsy procedure he was recommending."
5
Mar. 31, 2025
"Good"
5
Mar. 27, 2025
"Good experience"
4.2
Mar. 21, 2025
"By far, Dr. Dakka was the best doctor I've personally interacted with. He took his time to answer all of my questions and went above and beyond. Wonderful bedside manner and connected easily through his kindness and genuine concern for me and my health. I wish everyone within this profession acted like him."
5
Mar. 21, 2025
"Dr has a gift for explaining things"
5
Mar. 15, 2025
"Always a good experience with Dr Dakka"
5
Mar. 5, 2025
"Experience was great"
5
Mar. 1, 2025
"Dr Dakka is one of my favorite doctors. He has a wonderful personality and is able to break down issues in understandable language"
5
Feb. 26, 2025
"Treated very well !"
5
Feb. 17, 2025
"Great doctor"
5
Feb. 6, 2025
"Dr. Dakka was very patient. He asked all the right questions and really listened to my answers. It was a very good experience. His nurse was also very kind and helpful."
5
Jan. 28, 2025
"Enjoyed meeting this doctor for the first time. He did a great job speaking to me and my husband"
5
Jan. 2, 2025
"Excellent"
5
Dec. 21, 2024
"Dr was fantastic and did a great job discussing current status and next steps."
5
Dec. 18, 2024
"Excellent"
5
Nov. 16, 2024
"Everyone I dealt with were very professional and courteous. Dr Dakka had the best personality and knew exactly what was causing my problem. He even called me the next day to let me know everything was good. I appreciated the excellent care that was provided by all."
5
Nov. 14, 2024
"Very good"
5
Nov. 14, 2024
"This doctor is probably one of the most informative, friendly and caring doctors. I have met so far at Duly."
5
Nov. 9, 2024
"Great job."
5
Nov. 6, 2024
"Felt comfortable with doc."
5
Nov. 3, 2024
"My experience with everyone was top notch"
5
Oct. 26, 2024
"Dr Dakka's care is excellent and time spent with him is always very informative. He has a great bedside manner."
5
Sep. 30, 2024
"I had good experience at my office visit"
5
Sep. 15, 2024
"Dr Dakka is very thorough with visit, covers everything"
5
Aug. 9, 2024
"Ahmed is an excellent Dr. Very smart, explains things very well"
5
Jul. 31, 2024
"Doctor was good at explaining test results over a time line and helped me understand the test results."
5
Jul. 3, 2024
"Ref to Doc Dakka "wow" - he told me more in 10-20 min than my old doc did in 15 yrs."
4.6
Jun. 18, 2024
"Dr. Dakka was very professional and so was his assistant!"
5
Jun. 17, 2024
"Nurse and dr. very nice."
5
Jun. 14, 2024
"He was wonderful!!!"
5
Jun. 10, 2024
"Dr. Kedainis is 100% thorough in listening to the patient (myself) and addressing every aspect of treatment(s) for certain health conditions.He does everything humanly possible to serve the patient."
5
May. 30, 2024
"Very attentive-asked many questions. I felt I was in good hands as soon as he started questioning me."
4.6
May. 29, 2024
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