Alaa Younes, MD

Interventional Cardiology
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
English
All Ages
4.8/5 Read Reviews

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

  • CHRISTUS
    Heart & Vascular
    3311 Prescott Road, Suite 112, Suite 112, Alexandria, LA 71301
    Hours
    Open
    • 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.

  • CHRISTUS
    Hospital
    3330 Masonic Dr., Alexandria, LA 71301
    Hours
    Open
    • 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 4.8
  • Listened Carefully 4.7
  • Explained Things Clearly 4.7
  • Spent Enough Time 4.6
  • Showed Courtesy & Respect 4.8

Patient reviews (33)

5.0

Very pleasant professional as well as his entire staff. Highly recommend.

5.0

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

5.0

She's great.

5.0

Very good

5.0

Love Dr. Younes!!

4.0

Very patient with my husband who has dementia. Also explained to me his difficulties in detail w

4.0

My issues were addressed.

5.0

Thank you

4.0

Good and normal.

5.0

All good

5.0

Very well done job

5.0

Thinks for all y'all done

4.0

May God Bless!

5.0

Excellent provider

2.0

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.

5.0

This was my first visit with Dr Younes. I was pleased with both his “bedside manner” and his treatment plan for me.

5.0

Answers your question if you have any

5.0

MY HUSBAND AND I WILL CONTINUE HAVING DR.YOUNES AS OUR CARDIOLOGIST.

5.0

Nice and friendly staff

5.0

Thank you Dr

5.0

You are great

3.0

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

5.0

Waiting time was too long.

5.0

The ratings above are for Dr Younes. As before, the rating for the lab would be significantly lower.

5.0

I really like Dr Younes and have given his name to friends needing a cardiologist.

4.0

Great leadership

5.0

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.

5.0

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.

5.0

Treated me like a patient instead of a way to make more money.

5.0

Understand it very well.

5.0

Very satisfied with care they provide.

5.0

Excellent service.

5.0

Excellent doctor

Get to know Alan Younes, MD