Ramy F. Yaacoub
Expertise in
20
conditions
Expertise in
20
conditions
101 The City Drive South, Building 29, 
Orange, CA 

Overview

Dr. Ramy Yaacoub is a UCI Health urologist who specializes in the medical and surgical management of kidney stone disease, bladder cancer, kidney cancer, ureteric cancer, upper tract urothelial cancer and prostate cancer.He is skilled in minimally invasive laparoscopic and robot-assisted surgery for benign and malignant urologic conditions, as well as Rezūm therapy, a minimally invasive water vapor treatment for prostate enlargement.Yaacoub completed his urologic residency training at Mansoura University, Egypt, followed by a fellowship in urologic oncology at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. He also completed a fellowship in endourology, metabolic stone disease, laparoscopic and robot-assisted surgery at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, N.C.His research focus is on cancers of the bladder, kidney and upper urothelial tract, as well as kidney stones. His translational research has helped lead to the discovery of prognostic biomarkers for bladder and kidney cancer. His clinical research has led to development of prognostic tools to help urologists in treatment decision-making as well as in guiding the design of future clinical trials.Yaacoub, who has a special interest in bladder cancers, has published more than 70 papers in various scientific journals and contributed numerous book chapters. He is an expert reviewer for more than a dozen national and international scientific journals. He has been a guest speaker at multiple U.S. universities and at national and international urologic conferences and meetings. He has contributed his expertise to the Bladder Cancer Think Tank and Advocacy Network. A dedicated mentor to medical students, residents and fellows, he also teaches urology courses sponsored by the American Urology Association.

Dr. Yaacoub is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Perirenal Abscess, Boils, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, participating in 2 clinical trials.

Graduate Institution

Mansoura University Faculty Of Medicine

Residency

Mansoura University Faculty of Medicine - Urology

Specialties

Urology

Licenses

Urology in CA

Fellowships

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center - Urologic Oncology
Duke University Medical Center - Endourology, Metabolic Stone Disease, Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

Uci Health-Orange

Languages Spoken

English
Arabic

Gender

Male

Awards

Award of Excellence for Outstanding 2010 Cancer-related Poster — Convergence Learning Community Day for Cancer
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Merit Award — 2013 Genitourinary Cancers Symposium
First Place in Clinical Research — 2014 Society of Government Service Urologists Meeting

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
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Anthem BCBS
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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  • PPO
Change Healthcare
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Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
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Independent Health
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Kaiser Permanente
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Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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Medicare
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Oscar
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Walgreens
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Locations

UCI Health Center for Urological Care
101 The City Drive South, Building 29, Orange, CA 92868
Other Locations
UCI Health - Tustin
1451 Irvine Boulevard, Tustin, CA 92780
UCI Health Newport - Birch Street
20350 Southwest Birch Street, Suite 210, Newport Beach, CA 92660
UCI Health - Irvine
19210 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA 92612

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Yaacoub has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Prostate Cancer
Bladder Cancer

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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Dr. Ryan Hsi is a board-certified UCI Health urologist who specializes in minimally invasive and endourologic surgery.He earned his medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in Loma Linda, Calif. He completed a residency in urology at the University of Washington in Seattle, followed by a fellowship in endourology and laparoscopy at UC San Francisco.A nationally recognized expert in kidney stone disease, he performs advanced treatments such as ureteroscopy, laser lithotripsy and mini and standard percutaneous nephrolithotomy.Hsi’s research focuses on improving the prevention, diagnosis and management of kidney stones through clinical trials, health services research and data-driven innovations. He has published more than 100 papers in peer-reviewed journals. He is principal investigator for multiple NIH-funded studies, including projects to optimize kidney stone prevention and to develop national research networks for urinary stone disease.A recipient of the American Urological Association’s Gold Cystoscope Award, Dr. Hsi is committed to translating scientific discovery into better patient care. He has received multiple teaching awards for education and mentorship. Dr. Hsi is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kidney Stones, Hydronephrosis, Perirenal Abscess, Lithotripsy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Hsi is board certified in American Board Of Urology - Urology.

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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ramy F. Yaacoub is classified as an Distinguished expert for Perirenal Abscess, 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. Ramy F. Yaacoub specialize in?

While Dr. Ramy F. Yaacoub is a Urology, they have specific expertise in Perirenal Abscess, Boils, and Urinary Tract Infection in Children. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Urology.

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Dr. Ramy F. Yaacoub accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-456-7005 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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