The 20 Best Aortic Dissection Doctors Near Me in New Orleans, LA

Find the Top Aortic Dissection Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 21 doctor with experience in Aortic Dissection near New Orleans, LA. Of these, 18 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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21 providers found
    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Dean Yamaguchi is a Vascular Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Yamaguchi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Yamaguchi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Patrick Parrino is a Thoracic Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Parrino is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Parrino is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Office

    1430 Tulane Ave # 37, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vitor Guerra is a Pediatric Cardiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Guerra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Ventricular Septal Defects, Coronary Artery Aneurysm, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), and Kawasaki Disease.

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    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    1542 Tulane Ave Rm 734C, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Margaret Moore is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Moore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. Her top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology

    St Charles Specialty Hospital

    3700 Saint Charles Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Murtuza Ali is a Cardiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Ali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, and Embolectomy.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Aditya Bansal is a Thoracic Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Bansal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Cardiac Tamponade, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Necrosis, Heart Transplant, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Bansal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Waldermar Sternbergh is a Vascular Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Sternbergh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Arterial Insufficiency, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Sternbergh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Samuel Money is a Vascular Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Money is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Money is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection

    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Nasal Flaring, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery

    Office

    2021 Perdido St Rm 8126, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathryn Dilosa is a Vascular Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Dilosa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. Her top areas of expertise are Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Disease, Lithotripsy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery

    University Medical Center

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

    Bruce Torrance is a Vascular Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Torrance is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection

    Orleans Cardiovascular Assoc.

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

    Frank Wilklow is a Cardiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Wilklow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Atherectomy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery

    Westcare Medical Center

    4500 10th St, 
    Marrero, LA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tapash Palit is a Vascular Surgeon in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Palit is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Acute Arterial Occlusion of Kidney, Gangrene, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

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

    Aaron Hayson is a Vascular Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Hayson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Brachial Plexopathy, and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery

    Ochsner Health Center - West Bank

    120 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Gretna, LA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Charles Leithead is a native of Lake Charles, Louisiana and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences with a minor in French at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. He received his Doctor of Medicine from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. He completed an Integrated Vascular Surgery Residency at The University of Alabama at Birmingham.Dr. Leithead treats a wide variety of vascular conditions including aneurysms, carotid artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, DVT (blood clots), spider veins and varicose veins with both open surgery and minimally invasive procedures. He is the Medical Director of The Ochsner Vein Clinic. He has both a clinical and research interest in limb salvage. Dr. Leithead was awarded his Physician in Vascular Interpretation certification by the Alliance for Certification and Advancement.During his residency, he received the William D. Jordan, Jr. Award of Excellence and Integrity. Dr. Leithead was awarded the Ochsner Medical School Teaching Excellence Award for the Department of Surgery. Dr. Leithead was also a nominee for Teacher of the Year. He was one of four finalists for the Ochsner Health System Physician of the Year.Dr. Leithead loves being a vascular surgeon because he has a passion for vascular surgery and treating patients from head to toe. He enjoys individualizing each patient's care, assuring they receive the best treatment for their particular need, with or without a surgical intervention. It brings joy to Dr. Leithead to improve his patients' quality of life and to always be there for his patients. Dr. Leithead treats his patients like family. Dr. Leithead is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Venous Insufficiency, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, and Meige Disease.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology

    Tulane Doctor's Heart & Vascular - Metairie

    2800 Veterans Blvd Ste 140, 
    Metairie,, LA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Asif Anwar is a Cardiologist in Metairie,, Louisiana. Dr. Anwar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology

    East Jefferson General Hospital

    4200 Houma Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Menszer is a Cardiologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Menszer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), His Bundle Tachycardia, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery

    Neurosurgical Consultants LLC

    4228 Houma Blvd Ste 510, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jamil Borgi is a Thoracic Surgeon in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Borgi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Arterial Insufficiency, Lung Transplant, and Heart Transplant.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    General Surgery

    Hematology & Oncology Specialists LLC

    4228 Houma Blvd Ste 130, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harry Roach is a General Surgeon in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Roach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery

    LCMC Health

    4228 Houma Blvd Ste 510, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aabha Divya is a Thoracic Surgeon in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Divya has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. Her top areas of expertise are Endocarditis, Tracheobronchomalacia, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Aortic Dissection.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Aortic Dissection?

    Aortic dissection is a serious condition in which there is a tear in the wall of the major artery carrying blood out of the heart (aorta). As the tear extends along the wall of the aorta, blood can flow in between the layers of the blood vessel wall (dissection). This can lead to aortic rupture or decreased blood flow (ischemia) to organs.

    When should I see an Aortic Dissection 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 an Aortic Dissection 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 Aortic Dissection 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 Aortic Dissection 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 an Aortic Dissection 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 Aortic Dissection doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Aortic Dissection 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 an Aortic Dissection 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 Aortic Dissection 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 Aortic Dissection 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 Aortic Dissection doctors near New Orleans, LA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Aortic Dissection 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 an Aortic Dissection doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Aortic Dissection 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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