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Dr. Houssam Attal, MD
Kalamazoo, MI
34 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Attal, Cytopathologist in Kalamazoo, MI?
Dr. Houssam Attal, MD is a Cytopathologist, who primarily practices in Kalamazoo, MI with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Attal completed his residency at Wayne St Univ-Detroit M C, Cytopathology; Loyola Univ Med Ctr, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology. Dr. Attal is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Attal’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Attal’s office.
Where did Dr. Attal go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Wayne St Univ-Detroit M C, Cytopathology; Loyola Univ Med Ctr, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology
Medical School: University of Damascus, Fac of Med, Damascus, Syria
Is Dr. Attal board certified as a Cytopathologist?
Yes, Dr. Houssam Attal, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pathology
What languages does Dr. Attal speak?
Dr. Attal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does a Cytopathologist like Dr. Attal typically treat?
As a Cytopathologist, Dr. Attal 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. Attal. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Benign Transverse Colon Polyp
- Benign Ascending Colon Polyp
- Benign Cecum Polyp
- Benign Sigmoid Colon Polyp
- Benign Tumor
- Colonic Polyps
- Colon Polyps
- Non-cancerous transverse colon growth
- Transverse colon adenoma
- Transverse colon benign tumor
- Non-cancerous ascending colon growth
- Ascending colon adenoma
- Ascending colon benign tumor
- Non-cancerous cecum growth
- Cecal adenoma
- Cecum benign tumor
- Non-cancerous sigmoid colon growth
- Sigmoid colon adenoma
- Sigmoid colon benign tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D123: Benign neoplasm of transverse colon
- D122: Benign neoplasm of ascending colon
- D120: Benign neoplasm of cecum
- D125: Benign neoplasm of sigmoid colon
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Cervical Cancer Screening
- HPV and Pap Test Results
- Pap Test
- HPV Test
- Cervical Smear
- Early Cervical Cancer Detection
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
Also known as:
- Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Disease
- Benign Thyroid Nodule
- Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
What procedures does a Cytopathologist like Dr. Attal typically perform?
As a Cytopathologist, procedures performed by Dr. Houssam Attal may include:
- Ancillary Testing
- Blood Sample
- Blood Smear
- Blood Sugar / Plasma Glucose Test
- Bone Pathology
- Chemical Pathology Consultation
- Chemical Pathology Follow Up
- Electrolyte Test / PH Imbalance
Please contact Dr. Attal's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Attal accept my insurance?
Dr. Attal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Attal accept in Kalamazoo, MI?
Dr. Attal in Kalamazoo, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Group Marketing Services
Intermountain Health
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Attal's office located?
What is Dr. Attal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Attal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760478598.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Attal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Attal
What is Dr. Houssam Attal's specialty?
Dr. Attal is a Cytopathologist near Kalamazoo, MI.
What does a Cytopathologist do?
A cytopathologist is an anatomic pathologist with specialization in diagnosing diseases by studying cells collected from body fluids and secretions. This involves scraping, washing, or sponging the surface of a lesion, or using fine-needle aspiration to obtain samples from tumor masses or organs. A key aspect of their practice is interpreting Papanicolaou-stained smears, commonly known as the "Pap" test," from the female reproductive system. Their expertise is also applied to the diagnosis of cells from all different systems and areas of the human body. This makes them a valuable consultant to all medical specialists.
Is this Dr. Houssam Attal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Attal is affiliated with Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Corewell Health Greenville Hospital, Corewell Health Pennock Hospital, Bronson Methodist Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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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Is Houssam Attal accepting new patients in Kalamazoo, MI?
Yes, Dr. Houssam Attal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Houssam Attal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Attal's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Houssam Attal?
Please contact Dr. Attal's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Houssam Attal have?
Dr. Houssam Attal is certified by the American Board of Pathology.
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