The 20 Best Apoplexy Doctors Near Me in Lafayette, LA

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The 20 Best Apoplexy Doctors near Lafayette, LA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 119 doctor with experience in Apoplexy near Lafayette, LA. Of these, 84 are Experienced, 28 are Advanced and 7 are Distinguished.

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119 providers found
    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Distinguished in Apoplexy

    Kenneth L Entes MD Apmc

    441 Heymann Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Edavettal is a Cardiologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Edavettal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Internal Medicine

    SCP Health- Hospitalists

    200 Corporate Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Hussain is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Cardiac Tamponade, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Sepsis.

    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Cardiology
    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Cardiology

    Cardiovascular Institute

    2730 Ambassador Caffery Parkway, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Tadin is a Cardiologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Tadin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Arterial Embolism, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Interventional Cardiology
    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Interventional Cardiology

    Cardiovascular Institute

    443 Heymann Blvd, Suite B, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fernando Ruiz is an Interventional Cardiologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Ruiz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Pacemaker Implantation, and Angioplasty.

    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Distinguished in Apoplexy

    Cardiovascular Institute

    441 Heymann Boulevard, Suite B, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anil Chagarlamudi is a Cardiologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Chagarlamudi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Necrosis, Pulmonary Edema, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Cardiology
    Distinguished in Apoplexy
    Cardiology

    Vernon A Valentino MD Apmc

    5000 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Bldg 1, 
    Lafayette,, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brent Rochon is a Cardiologist in Lafayette,, Louisiana. Dr. Rochon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Attack, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Emergency Medicine
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Emergency Medicine

    Scp Health

    200 Corporate Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Clampitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Pneumonia, and Acute Cystitis.

    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Neurosurgery

    Ochsner Lafayette General Neurosurgery

    155 Hospital Dr, Ste 301, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alan Appley is a Neurosurgery provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Appley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Radiation Induced Meningioma, Meningioma, Cervical Spondylosis, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Laminectomy. Dr. Appley is currently accepting new patients.

    Caroline Zahm
    Experienced in Apoplexy
    Experienced in Apoplexy

    Kenneth L Entes MD Apmc

    441 Heymann Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Caroline Zahm is a Cardiologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Zahm is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Apoplexy, and Pulmonary Edema.

    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Advanced in Apoplexy

    Cardiovascular Institute

    2730 Ambassador Caffery Parkway, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Lawrence is a Cardiologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Lawrence is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Arterial Embolism, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Interventional Cardiology
    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Interventional Cardiology

    Cardiovascular Institute

    2730 Ambassador Caffery Parkway, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Louis Salvaggio is an Interventional Cardiologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Salvaggio is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Angina, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Cardiology

    Cardiovascular Institute

    2730 Ambassador Caffery Parkway, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amit Amin is a Cardiologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Amin has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Venous Insufficiency, Idiopathic Edema, and Arterial Embolism.

    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology

    Cardiovascular Institute

    2730 Ambassador Caffery Parkway, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alvaro Manrique-Garcia is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Manrique-Garcia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Manrique-Garcia is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Advanced in Apoplexy

    Southwest Medical Center Surgical Group LLC

    4212 W Congress St, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Esmond Barker is a Cardiologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Barker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, Hypertension, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Cardiology

    Cardiology Specialists Of Acadiana LLC

    315 Rue Louis Xiv, 
    Lafayette,, LA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rehan Ali is a Cardiologist in Lafayette,, Louisiana. Dr. Ali is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Unstable Angina, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Advanced in Apoplexy

    Cardiology Specialists Of Acadiana LLC

    315 Rue Louis Xiv, 
    Lafayette,, LA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yu-cheng Chen is a Cardiologist in Lafayette,, Louisiana. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Pacemaker Implantation, and Atherectomy.

    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Internal Medicine

    Cardiology Specialists Of Acadiana LLC

    315 Rue Louis Xiv, 
    Lafayette,, LA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Thomassee is an Internal Medicine provider in Lafayette,, Louisiana. Dr. Thomassee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Arterial Embolism, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Interventional Cardiology
    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Interventional Cardiology

    Cardiology Specialists Of Acadiana LLC

    315 Rue Louis Xiv, 
    Lafayette,, LA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jon Leleux is an Interventional Cardiologist in Lafayette,, Louisiana. Dr. Leleux is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Angina, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Cardiology

    Cardiology Specialists Of Acadiana LLC

    315 Rue Louis Xiv, 
    Lafayette,, LA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kian Ehsan is a Cardiologist in Lafayette,, Louisiana. Dr. Ehsan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Venous Insufficiency, Arterial Embolism, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Apoplexy
    Cardiology

    Cardiology Specialists Of Acadiana LLC

    315 Rue Louis Xiv, 
    Lafayette,, LA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jon Decuir is a Cardiologist in Lafayette,, Louisiana. Dr. Decuir is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Arterial Embolism, Apoplexy, Endocarditis, and Atherectomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Apoplexy?

    Apoplexy is bleeding into an organ or loss of blood flow to an organ. For example,

    • Adrenal apoplexy -- bleeding into the adrenal glands
    • Pituitary apoplexy -- bleeding into the pituitary gland

    Apoplexy most often refers to stroke symptoms that occur suddenly. Such symptoms occur due to bleeding into the brain. It can also occur by a blood clot in a brain blood vessel. Conditions such as subarachnoid hemorrhage or stroke are sometimes called apoplexy.

    Functional apoplexy is when a person appears to be having stroke-like symptoms. However, there is no brain defect.

    When should I see an Apoplexy doctor near Lafayette, 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 Apoplexy doctor near Lafayette, 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 Apoplexy doctors near Lafayette, 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 Apoplexy doctors near Lafayette, 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 Apoplexy doctor near Lafayette, 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 Apoplexy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Apoplexy 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 Apoplexy doctor near Lafayette, 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 Apoplexy 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 Apoplexy 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 Apoplexy doctors near Lafayette, LA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Apoplexy 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 Apoplexy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Apoplexy 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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