Experienced in Congenital Microcoria

Dr. Ziad M. Ashkar

Nephrology
Ochsner Health System
Cardiovascular Institute
2730 Ambassador Caffery Parkway, 
Lafayette, LA 
Accepting New Patients

Experienced in Congenital Microcoria
Ochsner Health System
Cardiovascular Institute
2730 Ambassador Caffery Parkway, 
Lafayette, LA 
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Overview

Ziad Ashkar is a Nephrologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Ashkar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Microcoria. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension. Dr. Ashkar is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Nephrology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in LA
Hospital Affiliations
Ochsner St Martin Hospital
Ochsner University Hospital And Clinics
Acadia General Hospital
Oakdale Community Hospital
Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Humana
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Louisiana Healthcare Connections
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Managed Medicaid
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UnitedHealthcare
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Walgreens
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Locations

Cardiovascular Institute
2730 Ambassador Caffery Parkway, Lafayette, LA 70506
Call: 337-988-1585

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.


5 Total Publications

Examining the COVID-19 case growth rate due to visitor vs. local mobility in the United States using machine learning.
Examining the COVID-19 case growth rate due to visitor vs. local mobility in the United States using machine learning.
Journal: Scientific reports
Published: February 07, 2022
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