Summary

Dr. R. Dean Yount is a cardiovascular disease specialist who graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine. He completed his internship, residency, and fellowship training at the same institution, finishing his cardiovascular disease fellowship in 1998. With 34 years of medical experience, Dr. Yount brings extensive expertise to his cardiovascular practice. He provides care in English for his patients.

Dr. Yount is affiliated with East Jefferson General Hospital and practices at Ochsner Baptist in New Orleans, Louisiana. His expertise includes treating high blood pressure and hypertensive emergencies, as well as pediatric hypertension cases. He performs essential heart diagnostic procedures including electrocardiograms, contrast echocardiography, and transthoracic echocardiograms to evaluate heart function and structure. Patients rate Dr. Yount 4.2 out of 5 stars on average.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.2
  • 34 years of experience
  • 16 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

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Cardiovascular DiseasePsychiatryNurse PractitionerDiagnostic Radiology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.2 
34 Years of Experience 27 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, English
New Orleans , LANEW ORLEANS , LAKenner , LANEW ORLEANS , LA
Med School: LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Med School: Universidad Nacional Mayor De San Marcos
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. R. Dean Yount

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Peoples Health
  • Travelers
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. R. Dean Yount has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. R. Dean Yount has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Cardiologist
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Hypertension
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

34 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans1998

Residency

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans1995

Internship

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans1993

Medical School

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New OrleansGraduated in 1992

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Dr. R. Dean Yount's office is located at 2820 Napoleon Ave Ste 230, New Orleans, LA, 70115.
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Dr. R. Dean Yount speaks English.

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