Summary

Dr. Housam Aldeen Sarakbi is a rheumatologist who brings over three decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine and has dedicated 36 years to treating patients with rheumatic and autoimmune conditions. Dr. Sarakbi holds advanced certifications including Fellowship of the American College of Rheumatology (FACR) and Rheumatology Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (RhMSUS), demonstrating his specialized training in diagnostic imaging for joint and soft tissue disorders. He provides care in English for his patients.

Dr. Sarakbi practices at UofL Health – UofL Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky, where he is affiliated with Harper University Hospital. His clinical expertise focuses on managing chronic pain conditions, including upper and middle back pain as well as back pain that occurs during pregnancy. He performs specialized treatments such as infusion therapy and intravenous chemotherapy for patients with autoimmune and inflammatory conditions that require advanced medical interventions.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 36 years of experience
  • 43 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

UofL Health – UofL Hospital – Rheumatology

401 E Chestnut St Unit 550Louisville, KY 40202

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Housam Aldeen Sarakbi, MD, FACR, RhMSUSDr. Saramma CherianDr. Neena Mary JamesDr. John Bradford Boone
RheumatologyInternal MedicineHospice & Palliative MedicineRheumatology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
36 Years of Experience 55 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Louisville , KYLouisville , KYNew Albany , INLouisville , KY
Med School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Gandhiji University Medical College Med School: Boston University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Virginia School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Housam Aldeen Sarakbi

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • AmeriHealth
  • Ascension Health
  • Ascension Health - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan - HMO
  • CareSource
  • CareSource - Medicaid
  • Community Care Associates
  • Community Health Choice
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Alliance - HMO
  • Health Alliance - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Alliance - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Health Alliance - PPO
  • Humana
  • McLaren Health Plan
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Priority Health
  • Priority Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Housam Aldeen Sarakbi has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Housam Aldeen Sarakbi has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Gout
  • Lupus
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rheumatic Diseases
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Tendinitis

Certifications, License, & Education

36 Years Experience

Housam Aldeen Sarakbi holds an expired medical license in the state of Kentucky.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Kentucky that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine in 1990.

NPI Number

Housam Aldeen Sarakbi's NPI number is 1629475066.

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Housam Aldeen Sarakbi is affiliated with Harper University Hospital.
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