Summary

Dr. Dean Yamaguchi is a vascular and cardiovascular surgeon with two decades of medical experience. He earned his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Shands/University of Florida in 2011. Dr. Yamaguchi further advanced his expertise through a fellowship at the University of Alabama Birmingham, which he completed in 2013. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Yamaguchi practices in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he focuses on treating conditions such as peripheral artery disease, claudication, and aortic aneurysms. His surgical expertise includes performing arterial line procedures and providing sedation services for patient comfort during treatments. He also incorporates physical therapy into comprehensive patient care plans. Patients consistently rate Dr. Yamaguchi highly, giving him an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.9
  • 20 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of Alabama Birmingham
  • 64 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Dean Yamaguchi

1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121

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Dean Yamaguchi, MDDr. Elizabeth Crane WilliamsDr. Kelli Leilani Summers, MDDr. Donald Jerome Palmisano, MD
Vascular SurgeryVascular SurgeryOtherSurgery
Accepts New Patients
4.9 
20 Years of Experience 3 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience 63 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
New Orleans , LANew Orleans , LANew Orleans , LAMETAIRIE , LA
Med School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Med School: West Virginia University School Of Medicine Med School: School Of Medicine At Stony Brook University Medical Center Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dean Yamaguchi

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Friday Health Plans
  • Health Alliance
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optimum HealthCare
  • Optimum HealthCare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Optum Health
  • Palmetto GBA
  • Palmetto GBA - Medicare
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dean Yamaguchi has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dean Yamaguchi has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Malformations
  • Vascular Surgeon

Certifications, License, & Education

20 Years Experience

Dean Yamaguchi holds an expired medical license in the state of North Carolina.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of North Carolina that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at University of Alabama Birmingham in 2013.

Residency

Completed their residency at Shands/University of Florida in 2011.

Medical School

Graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 2006.

NPI Number

Dean Yamaguchi's NPI number is 1316016397.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dean Yamaguchi accept my insurance?
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Where is Dean Yamaguchi's office located?
Dean Yamaguchi's office is located at 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA, 70121.
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