Yung-Wei Chi, DO

Yung-Wei Chi
Ochsner Medical Center
1514 Jefferson Hwy.
New Orleans, LA 70121

1-866-OCHSNER
Ochsner Health Center - Metairie
2005 Veterans Memorial Blvd.
Metairie, LA 70002

(504) 836-9820

Dr. Chi obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Irvine and graduated Summa Cum Laude from the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences in Kansas City, MO. He completed his internship, residency and vascular medicine fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Chi is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, the American Board of Vascular Medicine and the American Board of Phlebology with additional certifications in vascular technology and vascular imaging interpretation by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. He has been on staff at Ochsner since the beginning of 2003. Dr. Chi has published original manuscripts and abstracts in Circulation, Vascular Medicine, and Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions, and presented his research works at major national and international meetings such as the American Heart Association and Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics. His research works comprise all aspect of vascular medicine with focus on vascular ultrasound imaging, anti-thrombotic therapy and cellular based/angiogenesis therapy for peripheral arterial disease. Dr. Chi's clinical expertise include vascular ultrasound imaging, computed tomographic angiography, hypercoagulable states, complex arterial, lymphatic and venous disorders. As the first board certified phlebologist in the New Orleans area, Dr. Chi is a regional expert in catheter based endovenous treatment of venous disorders. Dr. Chi practices at Ochsner Clinic Foundation Jefferson Hwy, Ochsner Metairie, and Ochsner Westbank (Marrero clinic). He can be reached at 504-842-4168.

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Titles Held

Director of Vascular Medicine
Director of Vascular Lab

Clinical Interests

Non-invasive vascular imaging, hypercoagulable states, arterial, lymphatic and venous disorders

Languages Spoken

English

Certifications Held

American Board of Internal Medicine

  • Medical School: Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences
  • Internship: Cleveland Clinic Foundation
  • Residency: Cleveland Clinic Foundation
  • Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic Foundation