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Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD

Thoracic Surgery*
4.6 (10)
Map Pin Small Panorama City, CA
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD

Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Panorama City, CA. They specialize in Thoracic Surgery, has 21 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences and is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center. Dr. Yacoub, completed a residency at Lac+Usc Medical Center, University Of Southern California. Patients rated Dr. Yacoub an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Yacoub works at Practice in Panorama City, CA with other offices in Los Angeles, CA. They are accepting new patients. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Yacoub's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center
    13652 Cantara St, Panorama City, CA 91402 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (888) 778-5000
  2. 2
    Kfh West Los Angeles Blood Gas Laboratory
    6041 Cadillac Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90034 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (323) 857-2000

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  • Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center

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    Specialties*
    • Thoracic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 21 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Arabic
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    NPI Number
    • 1255489282
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Washington University
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    Residency
    • Lac+Usc Medical Center, University Of Southern California
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    Medical Education
    • George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences
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    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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