Summary

Dr. Yochai Birnbaum specializes in cardiovascular disease, focusing on heart conditions and cardiac care. She earned her medical degree from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem and completed extensive training through multiple residencies at prestigious institutions including Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem, Rabin Medical Center in Israel, and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Her fellowship training includes specialized work in cardiology at Rabin Medical Center in Israel, cardiology research at University of Southern California/LAC-USC Medical Center, and cardiology/echocardiography at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Birnbaum is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine and speaks English.

She practices at Harris Health System Ben Taub Hospital and sees patients at Baylor Medicine Cardiology in Houston, Texas. Dr. Birnbaum treats patients with cardiac arrhythmia, bradycardia, and heart block. Her procedural expertise includes performing electrocardiograms (EKG/ECG), contrast echocardiography, and transthoracic echocardiograms to evaluate heart function and diagnose cardiac conditions. Patients give her an average rating of 3.7 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts

  • 3.7
  • 33 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 specialty
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

Baylor Medicine Cardiology - McNair

7200 Cambridge StHouston, TX 77030
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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3.7 
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22 Years of Experience 16 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 English, Hindi, Bengali Speaks English, Urdu, Hindi, Vietnamese
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Med School: The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Med School: Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine Med School: Stanley Medical College Med School: UT Southwestern
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Yochai Birnbaum

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - HMO
  • Community Health Choice
  • Community Health Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Empire Plan
  • Empire Plan - PPO
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • KelseyCare Advantage
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Renaissance
  • Renaissance - Medicare
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Superior HealthPlan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Texas Children's Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO

Medical Specialties

Yochai Birnbaum has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Yochai Birnbaum has the following 13 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

Yochai Birnbaum holds an active medical license in the state of Texas. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Texas that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA and Rabin Medical Center - Israel, Cardiology, University of Southern California/LAC-USC Medical Ctr., Cardiology Research, 1996 Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Cardiology/Echocardiography, 1997 in 1994.

Residency

Completed their residency at Kaplan Medical Center, Rabin Medical Center, Petah-Tikva, Israel, Hadassah Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles., Rabin Medical Center, Good Samaritan Hospital, Los Angeles, California, A. Kaplan Hospital, Rehovot, Israel, Kaplan Hospital, Internal Medicine in 1990, and Hebrew University Hadassah Medical School, Medicine in 1982.

Medical School

Graduated from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Hadassah Medical School, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem,Jerusalem, Israel.

NPI Number

Yochai Birnbaum's NPI number is 1114086931.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Yochai Birnbaum speak?
Yochai Birnbaum speaks English.
Does Yochai Birnbaum accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Yochai Birnbaum has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Yochai Birnbaum affiliated with?
Yochai Birnbaum is affiliated with Harris Health System Ben Taub Hospital.
Is Yochai Birnbaum accepting new patients?
Yochai Birnbaum has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Yochai Birnbaum accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Yochai Birnbaum accepts on their Vitals profile.

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