Dr. Yasser Mohamed Mokhtar, MD

Dr. Yasser Mokhtar is a pulmonologist and critical care medicine specialist who brings over three decades of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of Cairo Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of South Dakota School of Medicine. His dual specialty training allows him to care for patients with complex lung conditions and those requiring intensive care support. Dr. Mokhtar provides care in English.

Based at Freeman Hospital West in Joplin, Missouri, Dr. Mokhtar focuses on treating serious respiratory conditions including lung failure and pneumonia. He also manages hospital-acquired lung infections that can develop during extended hospital stays. His expertise includes performing critical procedures such as placing breathing tubes and inserting specialized monitoring lines. Patients have given Dr. Mokhtar an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars on Vitals.