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Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD

(39 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Cardiology

Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine (1991)

Professional interests include: high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), echocardiogram (echo), cardiomyopathy, and more.

9977 Woods Drive
Skokie, IL 60077

(847) 663-8410

Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD is a cardiologist in Vernon Hills, IL specializing in adult cardiology. He graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine in 1991 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD is affiliated with Endeavor Health.

Office Locations

Endeavor Health

225 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Vernon Hills, IL 60061

(847) 864-3278

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9650 Gross Point Road Suite 4900
Skokie, IL 60076

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9977 Woods Drive
Skokie, IL 60077

(847) 663-8410

(847) 663-8411

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Some issues Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD can help you with:

Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It happens when the blood vessels carrying blood to the heart, called coronary arteries, narrow and harden. This occurs when cholesterol, a type of fat found in the blood, builds up to form plaque, which sticks to the inner walls of the arteries. As plaque accumulates, less blood can flow through the arteries, which may lead to the following:

Angina, which is chest pain that occurs when the heart does not receive enough blood flow.
Heart attack, which happens if the arteries leading to the heart are completely blocked.
Arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, which can develop if the heart does not have enough blood supply.
Heart failure, which may occur if a heart attack damages the heart and it becomes too weak to pump enough blood to the rest of the body.

Certain factors may increase risk for the disease, like smoking, lack of exercise, being overweight, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. CAD tends to develop over decades, so it can go undetected until it has become quite severe. A diagnosis may be established using such tests as:

Electrocardiogram (ECG), which records the heart's electrical activity over a period of time. ECGs can detect whether there is enough blood flow to the heart or if a heart attack has occurred.
Echocardiogram (echo), which creates images of the heart using sound waves. Echos can show whether the heart is able to pump blood normally.
Stress tests, where an ECG or echo is combined with exercise, like riding a stationary bike or walking on a treadmill. This test is done to find out if the heart can function properly while performing a strenuous activity.

Treatments for the disease include medications such as vasodilators, like nitroglycerin, which dilates (widens) the coronary arteries. CAD may also be treated by a procedure called angioplasty with stent placement, where a balloon is inflated inside a diseased artery to flatten the plaque deposits against the artery walls, creating more room for blood to flow.

In some severe cases of the disease, multiple arteries may be blocked, and an open heart surgery called coronary artery bypass surgery may be necessary. This operation transplants a vessel from another part of the body to form a graft that goes past the narrowed arteries, thus enabling blood to flow around those arteries.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

In The News

“Northshore University HealthSystem cardiologist Dr David Najman explained the process of a typical exercise stress test.”—"Sit or stand? Which stress test is right for you?", WGN 9, December 2022

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

cardiac stress testing

In 2023, Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD performed more cardiac (heart) stress testing procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Illinois.

Top 10%

By Volume:

cardiac procedures

echocardiogram

stress EKG

In 2023, Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD performed more cardiac procedures, echocardiogram (echo), and stress EKG procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Illinois.

Top 25%

By Volume:

myocardial perfusion SPECT

nuclear scan

transesophageal echocardiography

By Affordability:

color Doppler echocardiography

Doppler echocardiography

myocardial perfusion SPECT

nuclear scan

nuclear stress test

spectral Doppler echocardiography

SPECT scan

stress echo

transthoracic echocardiography

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Illinois, Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD performed more myocardial perfusion SPECT, nuclear scan, and transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for color Doppler echocardiography, Doppler echocardiography, myocardial perfusion SPECT, nuclear scan, nuclear stress test (myocardial perfusion imaging), spectral Doppler echocardiography, SPECT scan, stress echo, and transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD treated as a cardiologist in Vernon Hills, IL during 2012 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	2099
doctor visit	563
hospital care	863
inpatient care	863
minimally invasive procedures	31
nuclear scan	711
stress testing	1089
ultrasound (sonogram)	1106

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD treated as a cardiologist in Vernon Hills, IL during 2013 were cardiac procedures, stress testing, ultrasound (sonogram) and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	1849
doctor visit	568
hospital care	735
inpatient care	735
minimally invasive procedures	65
nuclear scan	563
stress testing	999
ultrasound (sonogram)	969

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1479
Female	1900

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2853
Black	239
Hispanic	81
Asian	146
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	954
From 75 to 84	1182
85 and over	1039
Less than 65	204

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	32
Dementia	20
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD treated as a cardiologist in Vernon Hills, IL during 2014 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	1514
doctor visit	620
hospital care	560
inpatient care	560
minimally invasive procedures	67
nuclear scan	409
stress testing	747
ultrasound (sonogram)	872

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1303
Female	1473

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2329
Black	222
Hispanic	67
Asian	111
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	823
From 75 to 84	952
85 and over	814
Less than 65	187

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Dementia	16
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD treated as a cardiologist in Vernon Hills, IL during 2015 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	1500
doctor visit	555
hospital care	500
inpatient care	500
minimally invasive procedures	62
nuclear scan	311
stress testing	663
ultrasound (sonogram)	951

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	2754
Female	3110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	4920
Black	372
Hispanic	178
Asian	264
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1796
From 75 to 84	1956
85 and over	1766
Less than 65	346

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	32
Dementia	18
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD treated as a cardiologist in Vernon Hills, IL during 2016 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	1486
doctor visit	612
hospital care	415
inpatient care	415
minimally invasive procedures	55
nuclear scan	338
stress testing	648
ultrasound (sonogram)	927

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1378
Female	1571

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2484
Black	168
Hispanic	86
Asian	129
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	840
From 75 to 84	982
85 and over	938
Less than 65	189

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	32
Dementia	20
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD treated as a cardiologist in Vernon Hills, IL during 2017 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	1428
doctor visit	598
hospital care	267
inpatient care	267
minimally invasive procedures	78
nuclear scan	339
stress testing	646
ultrasound (sonogram)	870

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1413
Female	1485

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2422
Black	170
Hispanic	0
Asian	132
Other	90
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	912
From 75 to 84	1003
85 and over	816
Less than 65	167

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	32
Dementia	19
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD treated as a cardiologist in Vernon Hills, IL during 2018 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	1559
doctor visit	573
hospital care	525
inpatient care	525
minimally invasive procedures	44
nuclear scan	354
stress testing	734
ultrasound (sonogram)	921

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1554
Female	1847

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2806
Black	199
Hispanic	94
Asian	187
Other	115
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	986
From 75 to 84	1176
85 and over	1041
Less than 65	198

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	35
Dementia	21
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD treated as a cardiologist in Vernon Hills, IL during 2019 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	1459
cardioversion	17
doctor visit	524
hospital care	409
inpatient care	409
minimally invasive procedures	43
nuclear scan	217
stress testing	593
ultrasound (sonogram)	975

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1662
Female	1875

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2900
Black	203
Hispanic	90
Asian	207
Other	137
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1078
From 75 to 84	1299
85 and over	978
Less than 65	182

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	34
Dementia	23
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD treated as a cardiologist in Vernon Hills, IL during 2020 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	1029
cardioversion	23
doctor visit	569
hospital care	218
inpatient care	218
minimally invasive procedures	54
nuclear scan	136
stress testing	418
ultrasound (sonogram)	688

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1271
Female	1378

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2149
Black	183
Hispanic	0
Asian	137
Other	102
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	791
From 75 to 84	1018
85 and over	715
Less than 65	125

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	37
Dementia	22
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD treated as a cardiologist in Vernon Hills, IL during 2021 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	1173
cardioversion	13
doctor visit	594
hospital care	249
inpatient care	249
minimally invasive procedures	59
nuclear scan	169
stress testing	570
ultrasound (sonogram)	712

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1401
Female	1495

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2319
Black	193
Hispanic	0
Asian	157
Other	135
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	891
From 75 to 84	1106
85 and over	763
Less than 65	136

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	37
Dementia	20
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD treated as a cardiologist in Vernon Hills, IL during 2022 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	1346
cardioversion	26
doctor visit	577
hospital care	226
inpatient care	226
minimally invasive procedures	67
nuclear scan	183
stress testing	613
ultrasound (sonogram)	839

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1562
Female	1716

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2721
Black	157
Hispanic	98
Asian	148
Other	154
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	954
From 75 to 84	1280
85 and over	909
Less than 65	135

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	40
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	36
Dementia	17
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD treated as a cardiologist in Vernon Hills, IL were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

cardiac procedures	1494
cardioversion	19
doctor visit	577
hospital care	451
inpatient care	451
minimally invasive procedures	56
nuclear scan	339
stress testing	701
ultrasound (sonogram)	893

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1434
Female	1622

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	191
Asian / Pacific Islander	147
Non-Hispanic White	2536
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	63
Other	66

**Age**
75 to 84	1086
85 and over	889
Less than 65	169
65 to 74	911

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	28
Dementia	17
Cancer	16

Education & Training

Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine in 1991. He completed residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology, National Board of Echocardiography, Inc and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine (1991)

Residency: Barnes-Jewish Hospital (1994)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology, National Board of Echocardiography, Inc (1997)

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Endeavor Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.95 out of 5 stars based on 39 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Vernon Hills, IL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David Maximilian Najman, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$2,156 ENTRESTO $1,265	LEQVIO $861	$30
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$1,977 ELIQUIS $1,883	CAMZYOS $63	$30
Abbott Laboratories	$1,401 Mitra Clip system $741	Tricuspid Valve Repair System $338	MitraClip System $239	MitraClip $33	Vascular $12	Other $38
Amgen Inc.	$1,132 Repatha $1,099	Corlanor $13	$20
Boston Scientific Corporation	$966 WATCHMAN Access System $495	WATCHMAN $471
Other	$6,472 XARELTO $801	EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) $450	PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION $395	LifeVest $361	PRALUENT (alirocumab) Injection $278	Other $4,185

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$11,981
Travel and Lodging	$1,747
Education	$375

Biography

Dr. David Najman's specialty is adult cardiology. His areas of expertise include the following: consultative cardiology, heart valve disease, and heart failure. He has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. Before completing his residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Dr. Najman attended medical school at Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine. In addition to English, Dr. Najman (or staff) speaks French and Haitian Creole. Dr. Najman is affiliated with Endeavor Health.