The 20 Best Hypertension Doctors Near Me in New Orleans, LA

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Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 429 doctor with experience in Hypertension near New Orleans, LA. Of these, 334 are Experienced, 93 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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429 providers found
    Elite in Hypertension
    Elite in Hypertension

    Tulane Orthopedics

    1415 Tulane Ave Fl 4, 
    New Orleans,, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keith Ferdinand is a Cardiologist in New Orleans,, Louisiana. Dr. Ferdinand is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Metabolic Syndrome, High Cholesterol, COVID-19, and Gastrostomy.

    Carl J. Lavie
    Distinguished in Hypertension
    Distinguished in Hypertension

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Carl Lavie is a Cardiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Lavie is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Failure, Atherosclerosis, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Heart Transplant. Dr. Lavie is currently accepting new patients.

    Richard Milani
    Advanced in Hypertension
    Advanced in Hypertension

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans,, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Milani is a Cardiologist in New Orleans,, Louisiana. Dr. Milani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertriglyceridemia.

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    Hector Ventura
    Advanced in Hypertension
    Advanced in Hypertension

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hector Ventura is a Cardiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Ventura is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Hypertension, Heart Transplant, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Thierry Lejemtel
    Experienced in Hypertension
    Experienced in Hypertension

    University Healthcare System L.C.

    1415 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans,, LA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thierry Lejemtel is a Cardiologist in New Orleans,, Louisiana. Dr. Lejemtel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy.

    David Aguilar
    Experienced in Hypertension
    Experienced in Hypertension

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans,, LA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Aguilar is a Cardiologist in New Orleans,, Louisiana. Dr. Aguilar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Fabry Disease.

    Advanced in Hypertension
    Advanced in Hypertension

    Orleans Cardiovascular Associates LLC

    2820 Canal St, 
    New Orleans,, LA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Glenn Johnson is a Cardiologist in New Orleans,, Louisiana. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Fainting, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Advanced in Hypertension
    Advanced in Hypertension

    Chapital Cardiology Clinic LLC

    1221 N Broad St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emmett Chapital is a Cardiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Chapital is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Mitral Valve Prolapse, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

    Advanced in Hypertension
    Interventional Cardiology
    Advanced in Hypertension
    Interventional Cardiology

    Ochsner Health Center - Baptist Napoleon Medical Plaza

    2820 Napoleon Ave., Ste. 230, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients

    Thanh Nguyen is an Interventional Cardiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Thrombectomy, and Angioplasty. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hypertension
    Interventional Cardiology
    Advanced in Hypertension
    Interventional Cardiology

    Ochsner Health Center - Baptist Napoleon Medical Plaza

    2820 Napoleon Ave., Ste. 230, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Royce Yount is an Interventional Cardiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Yount is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Yount is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hypertension
    Advanced in Hypertension

    Office

    2820 Napoleon Ave Ste 400, 
    New Orleans,, LA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Vorhoff is a Cardiologist in New Orleans,, Louisiana. Dr. Vorhoff is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Angina, and Atrial Fibrillation.

    Advanced in Hypertension
    Advanced in Hypertension

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nichole Polin is a Cardiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Polin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Angina, Atrial Fibrillation, Ectopic Heartbeat, and Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines. Dr. Polin is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hypertension
    Advanced in Hypertension

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Cash is a Cardiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Cash is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Brugada Syndrome, Cardiomyopathy, Arrhythmias, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Dr. Cash is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hypertension
    Advanced in Hypertension

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Breaux is a Cardiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Breaux is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Brugada Syndrome, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Arrhythmias, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Advanced in Hypertension
    Advanced in Hypertension

    Cardiovascular Institute

    1901 Manhattan Blvd, Suite 200, 
    Harvey, LA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Owen Mogabgab is a Cardiologist in Harvey, Louisiana. Dr. Mogabgab is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Nasal Flaring, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Experienced in Hypertension
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Hypertension
    Cardiology

    Tulane University School Of Medicine

    1430 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Swati Rao is a Cardiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Rao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, High Blood Pressure in Infants, Hypertension, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Experienced in Hypertension
    Experienced in Hypertension

    University Healthcare System L.C.

    1415 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nitin Sabharwal is a Cardiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Sabharwal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Pulmonary Edema, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

    Experienced in Hypertension
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Hypertension
    Cardiology

    University Healthcare System L.C.

    1415 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jose Wiley is a Cardiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Wiley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Varicose Veins, Atherosclerosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Experienced in Hypertension
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Hypertension
    Family Medicine

    Office

    1542 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vijayendra Jaligam is a Family Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Jaligam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Familial Dysautonomia, Pulmonary Edema, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

    Lesley Saketkoo
    Advanced in Hypertension
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Hypertension
    Rheumatology

    Office

    1542 Tulane Ave Dept Of, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lesley Saketkoo is a Rheumatologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Saketkoo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Sarcoidosis, Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Pulmonary Hypertension.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Hypertension?

    Hypertension is abnormally high blood pressure in the arteries, which are the blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the rest of the body. As the heart beats, it forces blood through the arteries to deliver nutrients and oxygen to the rest of the body. The strength of the blood pushing against the artery walls is blood pressure, which is measured in units called millimeters of mercury (mmHg). The top number in a blood pressure reading is the pressure when the heart pumps (systolic blood pressure), and the bottom number is the pressure between heart beats (diastolic blood pressure). In adults, a normal blood pressure measurement is about 120/80 mmHg. Blood pressure is considered high when the measurement is 130/80 mmHg or greater.

    When should I see a Hypertension doctor near New Orleans, LA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Hypertension doctor near New Orleans, LA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Hypertension doctors near New Orleans, LA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Hypertension doctors near New Orleans, LA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Hypertension doctor near New Orleans, LA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Hypertension doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Hypertension doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Hypertension doctor near New Orleans, LA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Hypertension doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Hypertension doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Hypertension doctors near New Orleans, LA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Hypertension doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Hypertension doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Hypertension doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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