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Dr. Ziad Ashkar, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 59
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Dr. Ziad Ashkar, MD is an Internist in Lafayette, LA.
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Dr. Ziad Ashkar, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 59
Lafayette, LA
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience
Dr. Ziad Ashkar, MD is an Internist in Lafayette, LA.

About

Dr. Ashkar graduated from American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine in 1989 and completed a residency at Good Samaritan Hospital MD.Dr. Ziad Ashkar, MD is an Internist in Lafayette, LA and has 35 years experience. Dr. Ashkar currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center and Ochsner St. Martin Hospital. At present, Dr. Ashkar received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Ashkar's office accepts new patients. Dr. Ashkar also speaks Arabic. Dr. Ashkar is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Mary F. Summers M.D. Apm LLC
    1460 S College Rd, Lafayette, LA 70503
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (337) 703-6431
  2. 2 Southpark Community Hospital
    314 Youngsville Hwy, Lafayette, LA 70508
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (337) 837-5044
  3. 3 Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center
    1214 Coolidge Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (337) 289-7991

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About Me

Languages Spoken
Arabic
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Internal Medicine
Nephrology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Good Samaritan Hospital MD
    1991
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Good Samaritan Hospital MD
    1993
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Emory University
    1993
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ziad Ashkar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ashkar's profile.

Dr. Ziad Ashkar, MD is affiliated with Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center and Ochsner St. Martin Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Ziad Ashkar, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital

    1310 W 7th St, Kaplan, LA

  • Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

    1214 Coolidge Blvd, Lafayette, LA

  • Ochsner St. Martin Hospital

    210 Champagne Blvd, Breaux Bridge, LA