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Jafar Alsaid, MD

Nephrology
Accepting New Patients
Jafar Alsaid, MD
Senior Lecturer of Internal Medicine at The University of Queensland Medical School - Ochsner Health
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Languages
  • English
Specialties
  • Nephrology
Gender
Male

Jafar Alsaid, MD

Nephrology
Accepting New Patients
Primary Location
1514 Jefferson Hwy
Jefferson, LA 70121
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Schedule a Virtual Visit Available in LA Call to Schedule 504-842-3930 Accepted Insurance

Biography

Dr. Jafar Alsaid received his medical degree from the University of Baghdad Medical College in 1989. He completed his internship and residency at the American University of Beirut. He finished his first nephrology fellowship from the American University of Beirut and a second nephrology fellowship from Emory University School of Medicine. He had been practicing nephrology for more than 20 years. Dr. Alsaid joined Ochsner in Jan 2021. He holds an assistant professor academic title from the University of Queensland / Australia. His main expertise is clinical nephrology, hemodialysis, hypertension, interventional nephrology and renal ultrasound. His main research interest is hemodialysis infection control and hypertension and cardiovascular risk factors in patients with chronic kidney disease.

Education and Training

Medical School

M.B.ChB
Field of Study: Bachelor in Medicine and Surgery
Year Completed: 1989

Internship

American University of Beirut
Field of Study: Internal Medicine
Year Completed: 1995

Baghdad University Hospital
Field of Study: Rotation Intenship
Year Completed: 1991

Residency

Baghdad University Hospital
Field of Study: Internal Medicine residency
Year Completed: 1994

American University of Beirut
Field of Study: Internal Medicine
Year Completed: 1998

Fellowship

Emory University School of Medicine - GME
Field of Study: Nephrology
Year Completed: 2003

American University of Beirut
Field of Study: Nephrology and Hypertension Clinical Fellowship
Year Completed: 2000

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