Dr. Walid Abou-Jaoude, MD

Lexington, KY

28 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Abou-Jaoude, Surgeon in Lexington, KY?

Dr. Walid Abou-Jaoude, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Lexington, KY. He has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified. Dr. Abou-Jaoude graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine. Dr. Abou-Jaoude is fluent in English, Arabic, and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abou-Jaoude’s practice accepts Medicare, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abou-Jaoude’s office at (859) 277-5711.

Castle Connolly Top Doctor

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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Abou-Jaoude?

Dr. Walid Abou-Jaoude, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Abou-Jaoude empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Breast Cancer & Surgery, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Lexington, KY community, Dr. Abou-Jaoude is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

Where did Dr. Abou-Jaoude go to medical school and complete their residency?

Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine

Is Dr. Abou-Jaoude board certified as a Surgeon?

Yes, Dr. Walid Abou-Jaoude, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

What languages does Dr. Abou-Jaoude speak?

Dr. Abou-Jaoude and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

Arabic
English
French

What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Abou-Jaoude typically treat?

As a Surgeon, Dr. Abou-Jaoude diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Abou-Jaoude. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

Also known as:

Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer
Right female breast cancer upper-outer
Upper-outer right female breast tumor
Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
Female Breast Cancer
Malignant Breast Tumor
Breast Carcinoma

ICD-10 Codes:

C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast

Also known as:

Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
Mammography
Inconclusive mammogram
Unclear breast scan results
Abnormal breast scan

ICD-10 Codes:

R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast

What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Abou-Jaoude typically perform?

As a Surgeon, Dr. Abou-Jaoude performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Abou-Jaoude. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

Also known as:

CPT Codes:

19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);
19303: Mastectomy, simple, complete

Also known as:

Breast Lump Removal with Marker Guidance
Image-Guided Breast Lesion Excision
Wire-Localized Breast Biopsy
Open Excision of Marked Breast Lesion
Breast Mass Removal with Marker

CPT Codes:

19125: Excision of breast lesion identified by preoperative placement of radiological marker, open; single lesion

Also known as:

Breast Lesion Localization
Breast Marker Placement
Wire Localization Breast
Mammographic Guided Breast Localization

CPT Codes:

19281: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including mammographic guidance

Also known as:

Radioactive Tracer Injection for Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
Sentinel Node Mapping Injection
Lymph Node Tracer Injection
Radioactive Dye for Lymph Nodes
Sentinel Lymph Node Identification

CPT Codes:

38792: Injection procedure; radioactive tracer for identification of sentinel node

Also known as:

Deep Armpit Lymph Node Biopsy
Biopsy
Axillary Lymph Node Excision
Open Axillary Node Biopsy
Underarm Lymph Node Removal

CPT Codes:

38525: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep axillary node(s)

Also known as:

Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
Subcutaneous port placement
Central line with port

CPT Codes:

36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older

Does Dr. Abou-Jaoude accept my insurance?

Dr. Abou-Jaoude accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (859) 277-5711 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Abou-Jaoude accept in Lexington, KY?

Dr. Abou-Jaoude in Lexington, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Abou-Jaoude's office located?

Dr. Walid Abou-Jaoude's Primary Practice

1760 Nicholasville Rd Ste 202

Lexington, KY 40503

(859) 277-5711

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What hospitals are Dr. Abou-Jaoude affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Abou-Jaoude has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Baptist Health Lexington,Lexington, KY

Ranked in 6 Procedures

What is Dr. Abou-Jaoude's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

Dr. Abou-Jaoude's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699772707.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abou-Jaoude?

Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Abou-Jaoude

What is Dr. Walid Abou-Jaoude's specialty?

Dr. Abou-Jaoude is a Surgeon near Lexington, KY.

What does a Surgeon do?

General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery.

Is Dr. Walid Abou-Jaoude affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Abou-Jaoude is affiliated with Baptist Health Lexington which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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