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Irini Youssef M.D.
Radiologist | Body Imaging
620 Howard Avenue Altoona Pennsylvania, 16601About
Irini M. Youssef, MD, MPH, maintains a position at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center offering over two decades of experience in the field as a radiologist. Dr. Youssef specializes in several imaging procedures for oncological, cardiac, and neurological necessity. Dr. Youssef also has clinical interest in general nuclear medicine, nuclear cardiology, ultrasounds, CT scans, MRI's, women?s imaging, and chest radiology. Being a leading physician in her field, she is a Reviewer for the esteemed American Roentgen Ray Society as well. Certified by the American Board of Radiology in nuclear medicine and radiology, Dr. Youssef is an attending physician with Tyrone Hospital and the Altoona Regional Health System too.
Education and Training
Boston University School of Medicine
Board Certification
American Board of Radiology- Radiology
Nuclear Medicine
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Alternative lymphatic pathway after previous axillary node dissection in recurrent/primary breast cancer.
- Influences of increased levels of biotin, zinc or mannan-oligosaccharides in the diet on foot pad dermatitis in growing turkeys housed on dry and wet litter.
- Effects of litter quality (moisture, ammonia, uric acid) on development and severity of foot pad dermatitis in growing turkeys.
- Role of probiotics in nutrition and health of small ruminants.
- Utilization of potato peels and sugar beet pulp with and without enzyme supplementation in broiler chicken diets: effects on performance, serum biochemical indices and carcass traits.
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Reviewer, American Roentgen Ray Society -
Internships
- St. Vincent's Hospital
Fellowships
- Mt. Sinai Hospital
Professional Society Memberships
- Radiological Society of North America, American College of Radiology, American Roentgen Ray Society, and the Society of Nuclear Medicine
What do you attribute your success to?
- Parents, Education, Great Mentors, Great Experiences, Dedication, Research
Hobbies / Sports
- Tennis, Fitness, Gym, Swimming, Reading, Traveling
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Nearby Providers
- Ronald Kihm MD2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd Altoona PA 16602
- Kelly William Biggs M.D.187 HOSPITAL DR TYRONE PA 16686
- Sam Armani MD620 Howard Ave Altoona PA 16601
- Richard Wertz MD620 Howard Ave Altoona PA 16601
- Vivek K. Sharma M.D.620 Howard Ave Altoona PA 16601
- Esiri Karunaratne MD620 Howard Ave Altoona PA 16601
Nearest Hospitals
NASON HOSPITALl
105 NASON DRIVE ROARING SPRING PA 16673TYRONE HOSPITALl
187 HOSPITAL DRIVE TYRONE PA 16686CONEMAUGH MINERS MEDICAL CENTERl
290 HAIDA AVENUE HASTINGS PA 16646