R. Dean Yount, MD

Royce Dean Yount, MD is a board certified interventional cardiologist who has been practicing in Uptown New Orleans since 1998. He received his medical degree from the Louisiana State University School of Medicine in 1992 where he also completed an internal medicine residency and a fellowship in cardiovascular diseases. Dr. Yount is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the Society of Cardiac Angiography and Intervention. He is a former President of the Orleans Parish Medical Society. Dr. Yount practices general cardiology with a focus on interventional cardiovascular procedures. He also trains future cardiologists as a clinical assistant professor at LSU School of Medicine.

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Medical Education

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
Field of Study: MD

Internship

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
Field of Study: Medicine

Residency

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
Field of Study: Internal Medicine

Fellowship

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
Field of Study: Cardiovascular Disease

American Board of Internal Medicine

June 2023

Dr Yount was attentive and a great listener

Excellent Doctor

Dr. Royce Yount took his time with me. I did not feel rushed. He treated me like a person and not like a number. He spoke to me on my level such that I could understand about my situation. He was personable and professional at the same time.

Excellent!

May 2023

Everything was good

Dr. Yount and his staff have taken care of my father for years. Though I live out of state I travel to his office because I trust his expertise.

They take good care of me.

I appreciated and liked the MD's bedside manner.

Dr Yount is a wonderful doctor that is providing me with care

April 2023

My time with this doctor is always productive as well as informative.

Great doctor. Helped me understand my situation

Discussed my upcoming procedure & went in detail about risks involved. I would highly recommend him to anyone.

March 2023

Wonderful doctor

Excellent overall!

It was good

Very good.

February 2023

I had 3 questions or concerns. All answered promptly.

January 2023

Took his time & asked how I was feeling daily. Set up an echo of heart & set 6 mo Appt.

The nurse and physician were very attentive and both listened to my questions and were not dismissive. I could tell that they were a team. The were efficient but not rushing me.

Very caring, good listening skills.

Very satisfied

Very good

Excellent care very understanding & thoughtful

December 2022

No problems.. Doctor .was good

Everything went very smoothly

December 2020

I am very happy with Dr Yount and his staff

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Quality care. Professional and kind

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December 2021

Best cardiologist ever thank u for taking care of me

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