Overview
Dr. Youssef is a perennial award winner of the Seattle Met Top Doctor Award. His philosophy of care is to listen to patients and their hearts, empower them in understanding their conditions, and carry them through operations in the most skilled, scientific, and compassionate manner possible.
Dr. Youssef is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Valve Repair, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Dr. Youssef 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.
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. Lehr is a perennial Seattle Met Top Doctor Award winner. Dr. Lehr is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Samuel J. Youssef
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Samuel J. Youssef?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Samuel J. Youssef by calling their office at 206-320-7300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Samuel J. Youssef a top-rated expert for Aortic Dissection?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Samuel J. Youssef is classified as an Advanced expert for Aortic Dissection, 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. Samuel J. Youssef specialize in?
While Dr. Samuel J. Youssef is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, and Heart Valve Repair. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Samuel J. Youssef participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Samuel J. Youssef has published 15 articles and abstracts on conditions like Aortic Dissection. You can view a list of Dr. Samuel J. Youssef's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Samuel J. Youssef accept my insurance?
Dr. Samuel J. Youssef accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-320-7300 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.
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- Advanced
- Aneurysm RepairDr. Youssef isAdvanced. Learn about Aneurysm Repair.
- Aortic DissectionDr. Youssef isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Youssef isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Youssef isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Youssef isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Youssef isAdvanced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- Experienced
- AnginaDr. Youssef isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Youssef isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- ApoplexyDr. Youssef isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Youssef isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Youssef isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Youssef isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.