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Dr. Bakri Kaakeh is a thoracic surgeon who also practices general surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency training at Oregon Health & Science University. With 22 years of experience in surgical practice, Dr. Kaakeh brings extensive expertise to complex thoracic and surgical procedures.
Dr. Kaakeh is affiliated with IU Health Bloomington Hospital in Bloomington, Indiana, along with several other medical centers including UnityPoint Health Saint Luke's Hospital and Covenant Medical Center Cooper. He specializes in treating coronary artery disease and myocardial ischemia, with particular expertise in coronary artery disease management for women. His procedural skills include advanced cardiac imaging techniques such as dobutamine stress echocardiograms, Doppler echocardiograms, and transesophageal echocardiograms to evaluate heart function and diagnose cardiovascular conditions.
Dr. Kaakeh is affiliated with IU Health Bloomington Hospital in Bloomington, Indiana, along with several other medical centers including UnityPoint Health Saint Luke's Hospital and Covenant Medical Center Cooper. He specializes in treating coronary artery disease and myocardial ischemia, with particular expertise in coronary artery disease management for women. His procedural skills include advanced cardiac imaging techniques such as dobutamine stress echocardiograms, Doppler echocardiograms, and transesophageal echocardiograms to evaluate heart function and diagnose cardiovascular conditions.
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Quick Facts
- 22 years of experience
- Oregon Health & Science University
- 2 specialties
- 3 areas of expertise
- 4 hospital affiliations
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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| Thoracic Surgery | Plastic Surgery | Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 22 Years of Experience | 36 Years of Experience | 40 Years of Experience | 38 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks French, Arabic, English | |
| Bloomington , IN | Columbus , IN | Bloomington , IN | Bloomington , IN |
| Med School: University Of Aleppo Faculty Of Medicine | Med School: Indiana University School Of Medicine | Med School: Indiana University School Of Medicine | Med School: American University Of Beirut Faculty Of Medicine |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Bakri Kaakeh has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Bakri Kaakeh has the following 3 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
22 Years Experience
Dr. Bakri Kaakeh holds inactive, active, and expired medical licenses in the states of Iowa, Indiana, and Michigan.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an inactive medical license in the state of Iowa that expired in 2025, an active medical license in the state of Indiana that expires in 2027, and an expired medical license in the state of Michigan that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Oregon Health & Science University.
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Aleppo Faculty Of Medicine in 2004.
NPI Number
Dr. Kaakeh's NPI number is 1245588326.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Dr. Bakri Kaakeh's office located?
- Dr. Bakri Kaakeh's office is located at 2651 E Discovery Pkwy, Bloomington, IN, 47408.
- How can I make an appointment with Dr. Bakri Kaakeh?
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Bakri Kaakeh affiliated with?
- Dr. Bakri Kaakeh is affiliated with Unitypoint Health Saint Lukes Hospital Cedar Rapids, Select Specialty Hospital Saginaw, Covenant Medical Center Cooper, and Iu Health Bloomington Hospital.
- Does Dr. Bakri Kaakeh accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Bakri Kaakeh has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Does Dr. Bakri Kaakeh accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Bakri Kaakeh accepts on their Vitals profile.
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