About Younes Medical Center
Infectious diseases are a leading cause of death worldwide. Despite incredible advances in medicine, good health is still at risk. Since its opening, Younes Medical Center has been committed to improving the health of patients through the support of research and dissemination of knowledge pertaining to infectious diseases.
Located in The Village at University Park in Palm Desert, California, Younes Medical Center is a privately owned, multi-site medical practice lead by Infectious Diseases Specialist Bachir Younes, MD, MPH. Over the past 25 years of practice, Dr. Younes has meticulously assembled a skilled team of physicians, registered nurses, licensed therapists, and technicians who are committed to optimum patient therapy and providing the best patient outcomes to improve quality of life and wellbeing.
Specialized Services
Younes Medical Clinic is a multidisciplinary clinic specializing in chronic and acute diseases, and focusses on providing compassionate, one-on-one care for the community.
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
INFECTIOUS DISEASES CLINIC
Specializes in infections related to 5 different microorganisms:
- Viruses: COVID19, influenza, herpes, EBV, CMV, HIV
- Bacteria: Staph, Pseudomonas, Lyme, EColi
- Fungi: Candida, cocci, aspergillus
- Mycobacteria: TB, NTM (MAC)
- Parasites: Worms, toxoplasma
Examples of infectious diseases associated with the above organisms include:
- Pneumonia
- Urinary tract infections
- Bone and joint infections
- Prosthetic infections (pacemaker, heart valve, knee/hip prosthetic infections)
- Lyme disease
- HIV
- Immune deficiency related infections (IGG deficiency)
36919 Cook St. • #101 • Palm Desert CA 92211
INFUSION THERAPY
DESERT INFUSION CENTER
Intravenous (IV) infusions which treat certain type of infections that can not be treated with oral antimicrobials:
- IV antibiotics
- IVIG
- IV Iron
- IV biological agents
- IV hydration
36919 Cook St. • #101 • Palm Desert CA 92211
WOUND CARE
WOUND CARE CLINIC
- Diabetic foot ulcers
- Lower extremity edema and cellulitis
- Vascular disease ulcers
- Surgical wounds
- Prosthetic joint related wounds
36923 Cook St. • #103 • Palm Desert CA 92211
HYPERBARIC MEDICINE
DESERT HYPERBARIC MEDICINE
Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBO) therapy is an ever expanding field for treatment of different conditions including (but not limited to):
- Wound healing
- Chronic bone infections
- Osteoradionecrosis
- Certain microbial infections (actinomycosis)
- Diabetic wounds
- Compromised skin grafts
- Hypoxia injuries
36923 Cook St. • #103 • Palm Desert CA 92211
Bachir Younes, MD, MPH
Infectious Diseases Specialist
As a board certified specialist in infectious diseases and internal medicine, Dr. Younes’ tenure expands over 25 years.
Dr. Younes received his medical degree from the American University of Beirut in Lebanon. He also completed his residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Infectious Diseases from the Kansas University Medical System in Kansas City, Kansas.
With numerous publications, Dr. Bachir Younes has become a leader in public health, pandemics, and biologic warfare. His achievements and awards include “America’s Most Compassionate Doctor”, “Top Doctor”, and recognition from the Chief of Staff at the Kansas City VA for leadership during the C.Difficile outbreak in 2005.
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Bachir K. Younes, M.D, M.P.H
Board Certification:
ABIM board certified in Internal Medicine
• August 2001 certification examination
ABIM board certified in Infectious Diseases
• November 2003 certification examination
• November 2013 re-certification examination
Education:
• July 2001 – June 2003
Kansas University Medical Center – Kansas City, KS
Fellowship in Infectious Diseases
• July 2001 – May 2003
Kansas University Medical Center – Kansas City, KS
Masters in Public Health
• July 1998 – June 2001
Kansas University School of Medicine – Wichita, KS
Resident in Internal Medicine
• April 1997 – March 1998
American University of Beirut – Beirut, Lebanon
Intern in Internal Medicine
• October 1992 – February 1997
American University of Beirut – Beirut, Lebanon
Doctor of Medicine
• October 1988 – July 1992
American University of Beirut – Beirut, Lebanon
Bachelor of Science
Certifications:
• May 2, 201O – May 6, 2010
Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBO) certification
Hyperbaric Medicine Department – Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
• September 10, 2018 – September 14, 2018
Wound Care Certification (WCC)
National Alliance for Wound Care Organization (NAWCO)
Professional Experience:
• June 2020 – Present
Desert Hyperbaric Medicine – Owner, president and Director
• May 2010 – November 2013
Desert Hyperbaric Center – Medical Director
• August 2006 – Present
Younes Medical Corporation – Owner and President
Desert Infusion Center – Director
• August 2006 – Present
Eisenhower Medical Center – Rancho Mirage, CA
Staff Physician – Infectious Diseases
• July 2014 – Present
Desert Regional Medical Center – Palm Springs, CA
Staff Physician – Infectious Diseases
• July 2003 – July 2006
Kansas University Medical Center- Kansas City, KS
Kansas City Veterans’ Affairs Medical Center – Kansas City, MO
Assistant Professor of Medicine – Infectious Diseases
• July 2001 – June 2003
Kansas University Medical Center- Kansas City, KS
Fellow in Infectious Diseases
• July 2000 – June 2001
Kansas University School of Medicine – Wichita, KS
Internal Medicine Chief Resident
• July 1998 – June 2001
Kansas University School of Medicine – Wichita, KS
Internal Medicine Resident
• April 1997 – March 1998
American University of Beirut – Beirut, Lebanon
Internship in Internal Medicine
Publications:
• Infective endocarditis associated with spondylodiscitis and frequent secondary epidural abscess
Cone L, Hirschberg J, Younes B
Surgical Neurology 69 (2008) 121-125
• Doxycycline for Community-Associated Methicillin-Resistant
staphylococcus aureus skin and soft tissue infections Carter M, Ebers V, Younes B, Lacy M
www.theannals.com, DOI 10.1345/aph.1H084. The Annals of Pharmacotherapy- September 2006
• Efficacy of doxycycline in methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus
skin infections in an outpatient infectious disease clinic Carter M, Griffin V, Younes B, Lacy M
Abstract presented at the 40th American Society of Health-System
Pharmacists Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition – December 2005 (Abstract# RP-800)
• Efficacy of doxycycline in methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus
skin infections in an outpatient infectious disease clinic Carter M, Griffin V, Younes B, Lacy M
Abstract presented at the United Health Consortium Pharmacy Council Meeting – December 2005 (Abstract# 114)
• Vancomycin resistant vs. vancomycin sensitive enterococcal bacteremia: An epidemiologic analysis
Oommen J, Younes B
Abstract presented at the 2005 ACP Kansas Chapter Scientific Meeting – September 2005
• Predictors of vancomycin resistance in enterococcal bacteremia
Younes B, Khalwendal N, Oommen J, et.al.
Abstract presented at the 43st Annual Meeting of the IDSA – October 2005 (Poster# 1076)
• Synchronous bacteremia and candidemia: New look at an old problem
Klotz S, Lu D, Younes B, et. al.
Article submitted to Archives of Internal Medicine – December 2005
• Predictors of vancomycin resistance in enterococcal bacteremia
Younes B, Whittle J, Khandelwal N, et.al.
Article submitted to Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Diseases – December 2005
• Chronic cough: A case of dissimenated nocardiosis in a patient with previously diagnosed pulmonary fibrosis
Simmons A, Younes B, Luchi M
Abstract presented to the 2004 ACP Kansas Chapter Scientific Meeting – September 2004
• VRE and antibiotic exposure
Younes B
Thesis submitted to the Department of Preventive Medicine and the Faculty of the Graduate School of the University of Kansas for the degree of Master of Public Health, received High Honors grade. April 2003
• Risk factors and outcomes of blood stream infections with vancomycin resistant enterococci compared to vancomycin susceptible enterococci
Younes B, Whittle J, Krueger T, et.al.
Abstract presented at the 41st Annual Meeting of the IDSA – October 2003 (Poster# 569)
• Vancomycin resistant enterococci at a university hospital 1996-2001: Epidemiologic trends and resistance to quinupristin/dalfopristin and linezolid
Lee Y, Bajracharya H, Younes B, et.al.
Abstract presented at the 40th Annual Meeting of the IDSA – October 2002 (Poster# 403)
• Extensive skin pigmentation following prolonged use of oral minocycline
Bajracharya H, Paul R, Younes B, et.al.
Abstract presented at the 2002 ACP Kansas Chapter Scientific Meeting – September 2002
• Cost-effective outpatient antibiotic therapy for mixed infections using ertapenem, a new carbapenem
Desai S, West J, Younes B, et.al.
Abstract presented at the 2002 ACP Kansas Chapter Scientific Meeting – September 2002
• Neutropenic enterocolitis associated with the use of azathioprine for rheumatoid arthritis
Younes B; Sweet D
Abstract presented at the 1999 ACP Kansas Chapter Scientific Meeting – September 1999
Professional Memberships:
Member of the ACP since 1998
Member of the AMA since 1998
Member of the IDSA since 2001
Member of the KCIDS since 2001
Member of the American Lebanese Medical Association since 2005
Member of the IDAC since 2007
Committees and Responsibilities:
• Expert Reviewer – Medical Board of California April 2011 – Present and September 2007 – August 2009
• Member – Antibiotic Stewardship Committee at Eisenhower Medical Center from February 2009 – Present
• Member – Infection Control Committee at Eisenhower Medical Center from September 2006 – Dec. 2008
• Member – Executive Committee of Medical Staff at the Kansas City VA from November 2005 – July 2006
• Member – Graduate Medical Education Committee at the Kansas
City VA from November 2005 – July 2006
• Member – Infection Control committee at the Kansas City VA from July 2003 – July 2006
• Member – Ethics Committee at the Kansas City VA from January 2004 – July 2006
• Director – Medical Students’ Internal Medicine clerkship at the Kansas City VA from September 2005 – July 2006
• Member – Physician Compensation Panel at the Kansas City VA from December 2005 – July 2006
Achievements and Awards:
Year 2020
• Top Doctor award – Palm Springs life
Year 2019
• Top Doctor award – Palm Springs life
Year 2018
• Top Doctor award – Palm Springs life
Year 2017
• America’s Most Compassionate Doctors Award
• Top Doctor award – Palm Springs life
Year 2016
• America’s Most Compassionate Doctors Award
Year 2015
• America’s Most Compassionate Doctors Award
Year 2014
• America’s Most Compassionate Doctors Award
Year 2013
• America’s Most Compassionate Doctors Award
Year 2012
• America’s Most Compassionate Doctors Award
Awarded by PatientsChoice.org based on reviews written by patients. Awarded to less than 3% of physicians in 2011.
• Interviewed by Desert Health about HBO therapy Published in the January 2012 issue of Desert Health
Year 2011
• Expert Medical Reviewer For the Medical Board of California (April 2011 – Present)
Year 2009
• Interviewed by Healthy Living Magazine for my role as an Expert Medical Reviewer and MRSA expert (July 2009)
Year 2008
• Interviewed by local NBC affiliate TV station about MRSA outbreaks and treatment options
Year2007
• Expert Medical Reviewer by the Medical Board of California (September 2007 – August 2009)
• Physician of the Month for September 2007 from the Physician Recognition Team at Eisenhower Medical Center
Year 2005
• Acknowledgment from Chief of Staff at the Kansas City VA for leadership role in C.Difficile outbreak investigation and control
Year 2004
• Acknowledgment from Chief of Staff at the Kansas City VA for leadership role in 8. Cepacia outbreak investigation and control
Year 2003
• High Honors grade for MPH thesis by examination committee members
• IDSA Travel Grant awarded to fellows-in-training who submit excellent research.
Year 2001
• Acknowledgment letter from the director of Internal Medicine Education and Student Programs at KU-Wichita for role in teaching medical students during their IM rotations – two times
Year2000
• Elected by fellow residents and staff to the position of Chief Resident for the academic year 2000 – 2001
• Acknowledgment letter from the director of Internal Medicine Education and Student Programs at KU-Wichita for role in teaching medical students during their IM rotations – two times
Year1997
• Acknowledgment from the Associate Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at the American University of Beirut for “great courage, self-reliance and hard work under extraordinary circumstances”
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