Hussam A. Yacoub
Experienced in Seizures

Dr. Hussam A. Yacoub

Neurology
Lehigh Valley Health Network
LVH Neurology-1250 Cedar Crest
1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 405, 
Allentown, PA 
Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 1 Trial
Offers Telehealth

Experienced in Seizures
Lehigh Valley Health Network
LVH Neurology-1250 Cedar Crest
1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 405, 
Allentown, PA 
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Overview

"Philosophy of care | My philosophy is ""do no harm."" Communicate well with patients and their families. | Why I entered medicine | Medicine allows me to apply what I learned in the basic sciences and in a field that I consider challenging. | Personal interests | I like to watch television, read and entertain my babies.".

Dr. Yacoub is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Vasoconstriction, Dysarthria, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 44 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 2 articles in the study of Seizures.

Graduate Institution
Hahnemann University, Master Of Science (MS), 2001
Residency
Neurology, Rutgers Doctors Office Center, Newark, NJ- 2008, 2009, 2010
Specialties
Neurology
Licenses
Vascular Neurology in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology
American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology - Vascular Neurology
Fellowships
Stroke, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA- 2011
Hospital Affiliations
Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson Street
Lehigh Valley Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Arabic
Gender
Male

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Locations

LVH Neurology-1250 Cedar Crest
1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 405, Allentown, PA 18103
Call: 610-402-8420
Other Locations
LVH Neurology-Hausman Rd
798 Hausman Rd, Suite 240, Allentown, PA 18104
Call: 610-402-8420

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


2 Clinical Trials

Anticoagulation in Intracerebral Hemorrhage (ICH) Survivors for Stroke Prevention and Recovery
Anticoagulation in Intracerebral Hemorrhage (ICH) Survivors for Stroke Prevention and Recovery
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: August 26, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Apixaban, Aspirin
Study Phase: Phase 3
AtRial Cardiopathy and Antithrombotic Drugs In Prevention After Cryptogenic Stroke
AtRial Cardiopathy and Antithrombotic Drugs In Prevention After Cryptogenic Stroke
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: April 09, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Apixaban, Aspirin
Study Phase: Phase 3
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44 Total Publications

Determining Outcomes in Patients With Large Vessel Occlusion and Mild Stroke Who Did or Did Not Receive Thrombolytics and/or Thrombectomy.
Determining Outcomes in Patients With Large Vessel Occlusion and Mild Stroke Who Did or Did Not Receive Thrombolytics and/or Thrombectomy.
Journal: The neurologist
Published: January 06, 2025
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