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R. Dean Yount, MD

Interventional Cardiology
Accepting New Patients
R. Dean Yount, MD
4.8 of 5 Stars
Based on 194 Patient Verified Ratings
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R. Dean Yount, MD

Interventional Cardiology
Accepting New Patients
Primary Location
2820 Napoleon Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70115
1532 Allen Toussaint Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70122

Biography

Royce Dean Yount, MD, practices cardiology at Ochsner Health. Dr. Yount has expertise in cardiovascular medicine and interventional cardiology, providing comprehensive care for a range of medical conditions including coronary artery disease, heart rhythm disorders and heart failure. Dr. Yount earned his degree in Medicine from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, in 1992. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in cardiovascular medicine since 1998, and interventional cardiology since 2000. After a residency in internal medicine, he completed a cardiology fellowship at LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans, which he completed in 1998. Dr. Yount actively participates in the American College of Cardiology and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions to stay updated on medical advancements. Dr. Yount is dedicated to addressing the medical needs of his patients while understanding individual concerns and goals. He focuses on preventing and treating cardiovascular disease with a combination of medications, minimally invasive procedures and education. The goal is for his patients to enjoy a healthy lifestyle. He has been practicing at Ochsner since joining the institution in 2020. Outside of medicine, he enjoys spending time fishing and traveling with his family.

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Education and Training

Medical School

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans
Field of Study: MD

Internship

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans
Field of Study: Medicine

Residency

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans
Field of Study: Internal Medicine

Fellowship

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans
Field of Study: Cardiovascular Disease

Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology

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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.

November 2024

Dr Yount presented me with science based information and made sure to explain the most important points in my care plan.

November 2024

Dr. Royce Yount encouraging, professional, knowledgeable; a hero.

November 2024

Updated my EKG and decided it's time for the dreaded stress test coming soon

November 2024

Very please with doc first time seeing him and was impressed with quality of care from sll of staff

October 2024

Great !

October 2024

My experience has been extremely satisfactory.

October 2024

Good

October 2024

Perfect!

October 2024

Excellent physician

October 2024

Excellent

October 2024

I've recommended Dr Yount to others and always confidently

October 2024

Dr. Yount is very knowledgeable and professional. He answers all of my concerns and questions. Dr. Yount is an excellent cardiologist and I highly recommend him.

September 2024

Lovely

September 2024

Excellent service

September 2024

Dr Yount is so knowledgeable and caring. He provides excellent care and information.

September 2024

Good

September 2024

Good. Quick

September 2024

Very good

August 2024

All I can say was everything was 1st class

August 2024

Dr. Yount is great!

August 2024

Long term patient. Physician very knowledgeable and caring. The best!

August 2024

Pleased

August 2024

Wonderful

August 2024

The Doctor has a very good Bed Side Manner. He is very good in answering questions and explaining things in layman's terms.

July 2024

Doctor listened to me and was compassionate to my concerns. He talked to me, NOT at me, which is so refreshing. He was kind, listened to me, respected my concerns and was very pleasant to talk to. I felt very safe and understood by the doctor.