
Osamah Amin el-Attar M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
1234 North Vermont Avenue Los Angeles California, 90029About
Osamah Amin El-Attar, MD, PhD, MPH, FACP, has had a long thriving career in medicine that began when he graduated from the University of Cairo in 1955. Dr. El-Attar then went on to receive his masters degree and eventually his Ph.D from the University of Cairo where he was granted the 'Special Award for the Highest Scores in Ph.D', class of 1962. He says his success has been achieved through his motto, pray to God and be truthful. Today, Dr. El-Attar practices internal medicine in Los Angeles, California.
Education and Training
Beni-Suef Faculty of Medicine
Cairo University Beni-Suef
University Of Cairo, University Of Cairo, Faculty Of Medicine MD
University Of Cairo Faculty Of Medicine 1955
Board Certification
Internal Medicine
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Osamah Amin el-Attar M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Dizzy, nausea, breathless?
Stock compression and fluids till bb seen for more tests. Drop in blood pressure could be primary to autonomic sys. or secondary and treatment accordingly. READ MORE
Can a person with an unclosed heart hole have hip replacement surgery?
BETTER TO CLOSE PFO SINCE SHE HAD STROKE HIP SURGERY COULD BE DELAYED READ MORE
High blood pressure?
YOU HAVE TO TAKE BLOOD PRESSURE MEDICATION AND SEE YOUR DR. IN THE MEANTIME, YOU CAN GO TO ER TO RECEIVE TREATMENT OR ADMISSION. READ MORE
Can angioplasty cause breathlessness?
You need to see your doctor to rule out stenosis at the angioplasty. READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Prevention of backache in industry through preplacement medical examnation in Egypt.
- Body temperature and its regulations. Physiological approach.
- Effect of carbon monoxide on the whole fibrinolytic activity.
- Epidemiology of primary malignant mesothelial tumors in Canada.
- Medical examination for lead workers; a pilot study in Egypt.
- Effect of carbon monoxide on the whole fibrinolytic activity.
Faculty Titles & Positions
- assist prof mcgill university 1968 - 2017
- - 2017
Awards
- phd 1962 cairq university
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Anxiety
- Heart Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Vascular Disease
Professional Memberships
- American College of Physicians, California Chapter
Internships
- Cairo University
What do you attribute your success to?
- Pray to God and be Truthful
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