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Hussam A. Yacoub, DO, MS
Neurology
LVPG Cliniciani
Overview
Area of focus i
- Vascular Neurology
Languages spoken
- English
- Arabic
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About
Philosophy of care
My philosophy is "do no harm." Communicate well with patients and their families.
Why I entered medicine
Medicine allows me to apply what I learned in the basic sciences and in a field that I consider challenging.
Personal interests
I like to watch television, read and entertain my babies.
Education
Undergraduate
Penn State University, Bachelor of Science Biochemistry, 1996
Undergraduate
Pennsylvania State College of Medicine, Bachelor of Science Biochemistry, 1996
Graduate
Hahnemann University, Master of Science (MS), 2001
Medical School
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), 2006
Training
Internship 2007
Mercy Catholic Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
Residency 2008
Neurology, Rutgers Doctors Office Center, Newark, NJ
Residency 2009
Neurology, Rutgers Doctors Office Center, Newark, NJ
Residency 2010
Neurology, Rutgers Doctors Office Center, Newark, NJ
Fellowship 2011
Stroke, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Certifications
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology - Vascular Neurology
Publications & Clinical Trials
1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd
Suite 405
Allentown, PA 18103-6224
United States
Comments
"Dr. Yacoub spent a lot of time going over my history n why he was prescribing the medication that he did. He also took a picture of a book called Your Brain on Art which discusses neuro aesthetics which I have read n highly recommended. The women who did my chart was very friendly."
"I have confidence in Dr. Yacoub's treatment and knowledge of what is best for my overall health."
"Great experience with Dr. Yacoub. He was very good at information about my health. Love Dr Yacoub."