Dr. Halim S. Abou-Faycal, MD - Shreveport, LA - Infectious Disease

Dr. Halim S. Abou-Faycal, MD

Infectious Disease
Shreveport, LA 71103
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Dr. Halim Abou-Faycal is certified in Infectious Diseases Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Since his graduation from medical school in June of 2000, Dr. Abou-Faycal has continued to pursue advanced training in internal medicine and infectious diseases medicine.He practiced at James H. Quillen VA Medical Center in Tennessee, where he rose to Senior resident. In July of 2004, Dr. Abou-Faycal began his fellowship training in infectious diseases at The University of Texas-MD Anderson Cancer Center, during which he received specialized training in treating infections in bone marrow and solid organ cancer and transplant patients.His practice took him to Colorado from 2006-2009, where he was attending physician in internal medicine and infectious diseases at Sterling Regional Medical Center.Before coming to Willis-Knighton Health System in 2012, Dr. Abouy-Faycal served as Chairman of Infection Control and Medical Director for the infectious diseases department at St.
Edwards Mercy Hospital in Ft. Smith, Arkansas.He lives in Shreveport with his wife and two children.
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Quick Facts

  • 4
  • 24 years of experience
  • 30 insurances accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
  • 2 comments
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 location

Patients’ Perspective

  • On-time appointments
  • Good bedside manner

Location

Northwest Louisiana Infectious Disease Consultants

2551 Greenwood Road Shreveport, LA 71103

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Halim S. Abou-Faycal

  • AARP Medicare Supplemental Plans
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health of Louisiana
  • Aetna Coventry Advantra Louisiana
  • Aetna Coventry Medicare Dual Preferred
  • Aetna Medicare Freedom PPO
  • Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield - PPO Preferred Care
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield Federal Employees
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Louisiana - HMO Louisiana
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Louisiana - Medicare Advantage
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield OGB
  • CIGNA Healthcare
  • Coventry Health Care (Aetna)
  • First Health
  • GEHA (Government Employees Health Association)
  • Gilsbar
  • Health Plus of Louisiana
  • Healthy Blue
  • Humana
  • Humana Choice PPO
  • Humana Gold Plus SNP Dual Eligible
  • IMA of Louisiana
  • Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • Louisiana Medicaid
  • Louisiana Medicaid CHIP
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (Aetna)
  • Medicare Railroad
  • Medicare Traditional Part B

Specialties

Dr. Halim S. Abou-Faycal has the following specialty

Education

University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Graduated in 2006

Johnson City Medical Center Hospital

Graduated in 2002

Lebanese University Faculty of Medicine

Graduated in 2000

Johnson City Medical Center Hospital

Graduated in 2004

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