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Jafar Alsaid, MD

Nephrology
Accepting New Patients
Jafar Alsaid, MD
Senior Lecturer of Internal Medicine at The University of Queensland Medical School - Ochsner Health
4.9 of 5 Stars
Based on 13 Patient Verified Ratings
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Jafar Alsaid, MD

Nephrology
Accepting New Patients
Primary Location
1514 Jefferson Hwy
Jefferson, LA 70121

Biography

Dr. Jafar Alsaid received his medical degree from the University of Baghdad Medical College in 1989. He completed his internship and residency at the American University of Beirut. He finished his first nephrology fellowship from the American University of Beirut and a second nephrology fellowship from Emory University School of Medicine. He had been practicing nephrology for more than 20 years. Dr. Alsaid joined Ochsner in Jan 2021. He holds an assistant professor academic title from the University of Queensland / Australia. His main expertise is clinical nephrology, hemodialysis, hypertension, interventional nephrology and renal ultrasound. His main research interest is hemodialysis infection control and hypertension and cardiovascular risk factors in patients with chronic kidney disease.

Education and Training

Medical School

M.B.ChB
Field of Study: Bachelor in Medicine and Surgery

Internship

American University of Beirut
Field of Study: Internal Medicine

Baghdad University Hospital
Field of Study: Rotation Intenship

Residency

Baghdad University Hospital
Field of Study: Internal Medicine residency

American University of Beirut
Field of Study: Internal Medicine

Fellowship

Emory University School of Medicine - GME
Field of Study: Nephrology

American University of Beirut
Field of Study: Nephrology and Hypertension Clinical Fellowship

Ochsner Patient Verified Reviews

All patient experience ratings and comments are submitted by Ochsner Health patients through post-care surveys. Only surveys administered by Ochsner Health are displayed, and reviews are confidential to ensure privacy. Not all reviews submitted from patients included a comment.

September 2024

I appreciate Dr. AlSaid's bedside manner and professionalism. He is always very patient and very clear when he answers any questions that I may have.

July 2024

Doctor always listens well and includes my concerns when making treatment plan.

June 2024

Dr. Jafar Alsaid was very caring, took my concerns seriously & reassured me about the various questions I had. Made a plan of action.