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 clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Valve Repair, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
Dr. Youssef is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 14 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Youssef is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1600 East Jefferson Street, Suite 110, Seattle, WA 98122
500 17th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122
Additional Areas of Focus
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.
Swedish Thoracic Surgery - First Hill
Dr. Farivar is a multiple time recipient of the Seattle Top Doctor Award and most recently received the 2023 Seattle Magazine Top Doc Award. Dr. Farivar has a broad-based thoracic surgery practice. He enjoys helping patients and their families through their healthcare journey. He takes great effort to incorporate the needs and beliefs of patients and their families in his treatment plans. Dr. Farivar has a particular interest in lung and esophageal disorders, including cancer treatment. He also has interests in the appropriate use of robotic surgery to address thoracic surgery pathology, as well as malignant pleural mesothelioma. Dr. Farivar is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Farivar is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Farivar is currently accepting new patients.
Swedish Thoracic Surgery - First Hill
Dr. Louie most recently received the 2024 Thoracic Surgery Top Doc designation and has received the Seattle Top Doc award for multiple consecutive years. Philosophy of care: Dr. Louie’s practice involves all aspects of general thoracic surgery including the lung, esophagus, stomach and mediastinum. He has particular interests in minimally invasive surgery that involves the use of laparoscopy, robotics and endoscopy for both cancer and non-cancerous diseases. He believes that care is about helping patients and their families understand their illness and guiding them in selecting treatment that is appropriate and individualized for the patient at his or her stage of life. Dr. Louie is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Louie is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Louie is currently accepting new patients.
Swedish Heart And Vascular Institute
Dr. Lehr is a perennial Seattle Met Top Doctor Award winner. Dr. Lehr is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Lehr is board certified in Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Lehr is currently accepting new patients.
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 14 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.