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Samy A. Abdelghani, MD

Cardiology
Accepting New Patients
Samy A. Abdelghani, MD
4.9 of 5 Stars
Based on 104 Patient Verified Ratings
Languages
  • English
Specialties
  • Cardiology
Years Practicing
7
Gender
Male

Samy A. Abdelghani, MD

Cardiology
Accepting New Patients
Primary Location
1000 Ochsner Blvd
Covington, LA 70433
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1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
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Biography

Dr. Samy Abdelghani is a New Orleans native and received his undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering from Tulane University. He completed medical school at the Tulane University School of Medicine, Internal Medicine Residency at the University of California - Irvine, and Cardiology Fellowship at the John Ochsner Heart & Vascular Institute, where he served as chief fellow. Dr. Abdelghani is Board Certified in Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Nuclear Cardiology & Echocardiography and has been on staff at Ochsner since 2015 and practicing medicine since 2012. He is a diplomate of the National Board of Echocardiography, a diplomate of the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology, and a fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Abdelghani's expertise is in non-invasive imaging, preventative cardiology, transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography, nuclear imaging, stress testing, valvular heart disease, hypertension, congestive heart failure, and ischemic heart disease.

Education and Training

Graduate School

Tulane University School of Medicine - GME
Field of Study: Anatomy Certification Program

Medical School

Tulane University School of Medicine - Registrar
Field of Study: Medical School

Residency

University of California,Irvine Med Ctr.
Field of Study: Internal Medicine Residency

Fellowship

Ochsner Clinic Foundation - GME Office
Field of Study: Cardiology Fellowship

Certifications

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

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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

Excellent, as always!

November 2024

I like the way we communicate.

October 2024

Very helpful, and nice

October 2024

Dr. Samy was very thorough in his explanations, as well as answering all questions I had.

September 2024

Dr. Sammy is great.

September 2024

Dr. Samy is understanding, patient and kind.

September 2024

He ordered a blood test, and also ordered a prescription for new dose pressure pills.

September 2024

I feel that Dr Samy is knowledgeable and professional. His friendly manner put me at ease. Dr Samy is excellent.

September 2024

Always very concerned and communicative -

August 2024

Dr. Sammy & his nurse were both very attentive and kind.

August 2024

Dr. Samy is very thorough and takes time to explain the details.

August 2024

I had questions about my ILR and Dr. Samy answered and explained them to me.

August 2024

Dr. Samy is very good, empathetic, shows concern for his patients. He is very thorough in treatment and explaining things to you in terms you can understand.

August 2024

Above and beyond expectations.

July 2024

It is obvious Dr Samy has reaquainted himself with my health chart, reviewed his previous notes, and paid attention to my vitals, recent and most recent as well as his MA'S notes.

July 2024

Dr. Samy is a very through doctor. He talked where I could understand his thoughts and problem solving. He is Excellent.

July 2024

Dr. Samy is excellent He listens, and extremely knowledgeable.

May 2024

Dr. Samy explains everything extremely well.

May 2024

Dr. Samy is always attentive to me, listens well, gives me options and recommendations. He demonstrates concern for me.

May 2024

Dr. Abdelgani is great.