Alaa Younes, MD
Meet Alaa Younes, MD
Alaa H. Younes, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.S.C.A.I. is an interventional cardiologist at CHRISTUS Heart & Vascular Institute in Alexandria, Louisiana. He completed his medical degree at Damascus University School of Medicine in Syria and continued his training in the United States. Dr. Younes completed his Internal Medicine Residency and Chief Medical Resident roles at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. He then pursued a Cardiology Fellowship at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana, followed by an Interventional Cardiology Fellowship at the University of Texas in Houston.
Dr. Younes is board-certified in interventional cardiology, nuclear cardiology, cardiovascular medicine, and internal medicine. He holds several licenses, including the Nuclear Medicine Licensure, and is licensed to practice in multiple states, including Louisiana and Michigan.
With a career spanning over two decades, Dr. Younes has held significant academic and clinical positions, including Assistant Professor of Medicine at Tulane University School of Medicine and Physician Coordinator at Huey P. Long Medical Center. He has been recognized with numerous awards and honors, including the "Best Doctors of America" Award, Strathmore's Who's Who Certification for Excellence in Medical Practice, and the Top Cardiologist Award.
Dr. Younes is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American College of Cardiology, the American Medical Association, and the Society of Cardiac Angiography and Intervention. His research interests include the study of insulin sensitivity in relation to arterial hypertension and diabetes mellitus, with numerous presentations and publications to his credit.
Locations
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CHRISTUSHeart & Vascular3311 Prescott Road, Suite 112, Suite 112, Alexandria, LA 71301HoursClosed
- Monday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Thursday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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CHRISTUSHospital3330 Masonic Dr., Alexandria, LA 71301HoursOpen
- Monday: 24 hr.
- Tuesday: 24 hr.
- Wednesday: 24 hr.
- Thursday: 24 hr.
- Friday: 24 hr.
- Saturday: 24 hr.
- Sunday: 24 hr.
Hospital Affiliations
CHRISTUS Health Plan
CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
Insurance Accepted
- Cigna
- Humana Choicecare Network
- Medicaid - Louisiana
- Medicare
- Molina Healthcare
- Multiplan Commercial
- Railroad Medicare
Education & Certifications
Fellowship: Tulane University School of Medicine-LSU
Residency: Grace Hospital
Medical Education: University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine
Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine
Ratings & Reviews
- Overall Quality of Care
- Listened Carefully
- Explained Things Clearly
- Spent Enough Time
- Showed Courtesy & Respect
Patient reviews (45)
The best of all the rest! Very knowledgeable and caring.
I HAVE GIVEN MY FEEDBACK!!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Staff and Dr. Younes are very caring, knowledgeable and respectful of me and my time.
Professional and thorough.
Additional feedback: Dr. Younes staff is among the most professional and thorough I have ever experienced.
I was comfortable talking to him, he listened to me. He explained my options with the medication. Very polite and professional Doc.
Can't really because I never saw him.
The intake person was great. She said the DR. would be right in. I don't know why he was late. I waited at least 30 min. I had other things to do, so I left.
I am satisfied with the experience.
He is the doctor for myself and brother and we both like him . He understands how men explain to each other. A common man
Very pleasant professional as well as his entire staff. Highly recommend.
Dr Younes is extremely professional. His diagnosis and treatments have been perfect. Would highly recommend him to anyone needing a cardiologist. A very caring physician. 10 out 10
She's great.
I am very happy with Dr. Younes as my cardiologist.
Very friendly and wants to help you!!
Very good
Love Dr. Younes!!
Very patient with my husband who has dementia. Also explained to me his difficulties in detail w
My issues were addressed.
Thank you
Good and normal.
All good
Very well done job
Thinks for all y'all done
May God Bless!
Excellent provider
He always makes me feel bad about myself and like I'm wasting his time asking for help when any problem I have is because I'm fat.
This was my first visit with Dr Younes. I was pleased with both his “bedside manner” and his treatment plan for me.
Answers your question if you have any
MY HUSBAND AND I WILL CONTINUE HAVING DR.YOUNES AS OUR CARDIOLOGIST.
Nice and friendly staff
Thank you Dr
You are great
Dr did see me although I was to be scheduled to see nurse practioner next month until I persisted I was not going thru a 2nd appt with a nurse I wanted and paying for a dr
Waiting time was too long.
The ratings above are for Dr Younes. As before, the rating for the lab would be significantly lower.
I really like Dr Younes and have given his name to friends needing a cardiologist.
Great leadership
Dr. Younes and his assistant, Erica, are extremely competent, and answered my questions clearly, concisely, and confidently. They made me know I was getting excellent care.
I have full faith in Dr. Younes ability to perform the right procedures and tests that will allow my body to remain healthy and strong.
Treated me like a patient instead of a way to make more money.
Understand it very well.
Very satisfied with care they provide.
Excellent service.
Excellent doctor
