Alaa H. Younes, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
3311 Prescott Rd Suite 112 Alexandria Louisiana, 71301About
Dr. Alaa Younes is a cardiologist practicing in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Younes specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Younes also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Damascus University Medical School
Univ of Damascus, Fac of Med, Damascus, Syria 1988
University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine 1988
Tulane University School of Medicine
University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
Internal Medicine
Cardiovascular Disease
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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