Overview
Hussein Younes is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Younes is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Sepsis, Stroke, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
Locations
1202 S Tyler St, Covington, LA 70433
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.
Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
Dr. Deitelzweig earned his medical degree from State University of New York at Stony Brook and completed his internship and residency at Cornell University Medical College and Northshore University Hospital. He completed fellowships in hepatology and vascular medicine at Ochsner and holds an Executive Masters in Health Care Administration from the University of New Orleans. He is a fellow of the American College of Physicians and has been honored as one of the 'Best Doctors in America' in 2006. Dr. Deitelzweig is board certified in Internal Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Medicine. He is a Clinical Associate Professor at Tulane University School of Medicine. Dr. Deitelzweig serves as the Vice President of Medical Affairs for the Ochsner Health and Chairman of the Dept of Hospital Medicine. He has been on staff at Ochsner since 1993. Dr. Deitelzweig is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Low Sodium Level, Stroke, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Hip Replacement.
St. Tammany Health System
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St. Tammany Health System
Andrew Baier is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Baier has been practicing medicine for over 17 years is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Acute Kidney Failure, Lung Metastases, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Hussein Younes
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Hussein Younes?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Hussein Younes by calling their office at 985-898-4000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Hussein Younes a top-rated expert for Sickle Cell Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Hussein Younes is classified as an Advanced expert for Sickle Cell Disease, 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. Hussein Younes specialize in?
While Dr. Hussein Younes is a Hospital Medicine, they have specific expertise in Sickle Cell Disease, Sepsis, and Stroke. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hospital Medicine.
Does Dr. Hussein Younes participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Hussein Younes has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Sickle Cell Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Hussein Younes's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Hussein Younes accept my insurance?
Dr. Hussein Younes accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 985-898-4000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- SepsisDr. Younes isAdvanced. Learn about Sepsis.
- Sickle Cell DiseaseDr. Younes isAdvanced. Learn about Sickle Cell Disease.
- Experienced
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Younes isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Younes isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- ApoplexyDr. Younes isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Younes isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- Bone GraftDr. Younes isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Bone Marrow AspirationDr. Younes isExperienced. Learn about Bone Marrow Aspiration.