Expertise in
15
conditions
Expertise in
15
conditions
1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
New Orleans, LA 

Overview

Dean Yamaguchi is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Dr. Yamaguchi is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Peripheral Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Yamaguchi is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Vascular Surgery, American Board Of Surgery - Surgery, and American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 17 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Yamaguchi is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Vascular Surgery

Licenses

Vascular Surgery in LA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery - Vascular Surgery
American Board Of Surgery - Surgery
American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery

Fellowships

University of Alabama, Birmingham, Vascular Surgery Fellowship
Year Completed: 2013

Hospital Affiliations

Ochsner Medical Center Acute
Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock
Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner
Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Dominion National
  • MEDICARE PDP
Friday Health

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Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Provider Partners Health Plan
  • MEDICARE SNP
Trillium
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Trustmark
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121

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.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Dean J. Yamaguchi

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Dean J. Yamaguchi?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Dean J. Yamaguchi by calling their office at 504-842-4070. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Dean J. Yamaguchi a top-rated expert for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Dean J. Yamaguchi is classified as an Distinguished expert for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Dean J. Yamaguchi specialize in?

While Dr. Dean J. Yamaguchi is a Vascular Surgery, they have specific expertise in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and Peripheral Artery Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Vascular Surgery.

Does Dr. Dean J. Yamaguchi participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Dean J. Yamaguchi has published 17 articles and abstracts on conditions like Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. You can view a list of Dr. Dean J. Yamaguchi's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Dean J. Yamaguchi accept my insurance?

Dr. Dean J. Yamaguchi accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 504-842-4070 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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