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Dr. Ziad Ashkar, MD

Nephrology*•Male•Age 58

Nephrology*

Dr. Ziad Ashkar, MD is a nephrology specialist in Lafayette, LA and has over 34 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital and Ochsner Acadia General Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

Dr. Ziad Ashkar, MD

Ascension Medical Group Wisconsin - Greenfield

2730 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Lafayette, LA 70506

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(337) 289-1952

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(337) 289-1952

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Biography

Dr. Ziad Ashkar, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Lafayette, LA and has over 34 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from American University...Read more

Specialties*

  • Nephrology

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Board Certifications

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Nephrology
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Good Samaritan Hospital MD

Residency Hospital, 1993

Emory University

Fellowship Hospital, 1993

Good Samaritan Hospital MD

Internship Hospital, 1991

American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine

Medical School, 1989

  • English
  • Arabic
  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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    Dr. Ashkar's office is located at 2730 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Lafayette, LA 70506. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

    What languages does Dr. Ziad Ashkar, MD speak?

    Dr. Ziad Ashkar, MD is fluent in 2 languages: English and Arabic.

    Focus on Polycystic Kidney Disease

    Locations

    Ascension Medical Group Wisconsin - Greenfield

    Cardiovascular Institute of the South2730 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Lafayette, LA 70506
    1

    Practice

    Mary F. Summers M.d. Apm LLC1460 S College Rd Lafayette, LA 70503
    2
    Southpark Community Hospital314 Youngsville Hwy Lafayette, LA 70508
    3

    Practice

    Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center1214 Coolidge Blvd Lafayette, LA 70503
    4

    Practice

    Office2730 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Lafayette, LA 70506
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital

    1310 W 7th St
    Kaplan, LA 70548

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    94%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    88%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

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    Ochsner St. Martin Hospital

    210 Champagne Blvd
    Breaux Bridge, LA 70517

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    91%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

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    Ochsner Acadia General Hospital

    1305 Crowley Rayne Hwy
    Crowley, LA 70526

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    85%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    10% higher than the national average

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