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    MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Atherosclerosis near Zachary, LA. Of these, 15 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    19 providers found
      Babu R. Jasti
      Distinguished in Atherosclerosis
      Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
      Distinguished in Atherosclerosis
      Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology

      Cardiovascular Institute

      6550 Main Street, Suite 1000, 
      Zachary, LA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Babu Jasti is an Interventional Cardiologist in Zachary, Louisiana. Dr. Jasti is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). Dr. Jasti is currently accepting new patients.

      Charles A. Thompson
      Distinguished in Atherosclerosis
      Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
      Distinguished in Atherosclerosis
      Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology

      Cardiovascular Institute Of The South

      6550 Main Street, Suite 1000, 
      Zachary, LA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      31+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Charles Thompson received his undergraduate degree from the University of Southwestern Louisiana in Lafayette. After working 15 years in the medical field as a paramedic in south Louisiana, he completed his medical education at the LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans.He began his postgraduate medical training in internal medicine at Earl K. Long Medical Center in Baton Rouge. He then completed a cardiovascular disease fellowship at LSU Medical Center in Shreveport, where he was also invited to serve for an additional year as chief cardiovascular fellow/interventional fellow.Dr. Thompson is board certified in cardiovascular disease and cardiovascular computed tomography. In 1990, he was awarded the MBB Golden Hour Award, an international award of excellence for an aeromedical crew. He is a member of the American Medical Association, American College of Physicians, and Louisiana State Medical Society. He is a fellow in the American College of Cardiology and the Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Intervention. He is an invited member of the International Andreas Gruentzig Society which meets to discuss the current state of cardiovascular intervention and then publishes recommendations for the direction of research in in the field. He also holds positions in local hospital and national organization governing committees.In 2007, Dr. Thompson joined the CIS team as an interventional cardiologist in Zachary. In addition to providing general cardiovascular disease care, he has a special interest in syncope and cardiac electrophysiology.He and his wife Donna reside in Louisiana. They have six children and 4 grandchildren. His leisure time is spent traveling with family, woodworking, and refurbishing antique wood and metal working machines. Dr. Thompson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Pulmonary Edema, Coronary Heart Disease, Pacemaker Implantation, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Bin B. Munir
      Advanced in Atherosclerosis
      Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
      Advanced in Atherosclerosis
      Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology

      Cardiovascular Institute

      6550 Main Street, Suite 1000, 
      Zachary, LA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Abdullah Munir is an Interventional Cardiologist in Zachary, Louisiana. Dr. Munir is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Angina, Pediatric Myocarditis, Embolectomy, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

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      Experienced in Atherosclerosis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Atherosclerosis
      Family Medicine

      Hospital Service District 1 Of East Baton Rouge Parish

      6300 Main St, 
      Zachary, LA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Reagan Elkins is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Zachary, Louisiana. Dr. Elkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Sitosterolemia, and Hypertension. Dr. Elkins is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Atherosclerosis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Atherosclerosis
      Family Medicine

      Hospital Service District 1 Of East Baton Rouge Parish

      2335 Church St E, Lane Family Practice, 
      Zachary, LA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Thomas Gould is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Zachary, Louisiana. Dr. Gould is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic, Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia, Testicular Failure, and Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia. Dr. Gould is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Atherosclerosis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Atherosclerosis
      Family Medicine

      Baton Rouge General Physicians Inc

      1185 Americana Blvd, Suite 2170, 
      Zachary, LA 
       (3.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Shaun Spinks is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Zachary, Louisiana. Dr. Spinks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Metabolic Syndrome, Tracheitis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Spinks is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Atherosclerosis
      Experienced in Atherosclerosis

      Baton Rouge General Physicians Inc

      1185 Americana Blvd, Suite 2170, 
      Zachary, LA 
       (3.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Vicki Munson-Whetstone is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Zachary, Louisiana. Dr. Munson-Whetstone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Industrial Bronchitis, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Munson-Whetstone is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Atherosclerosis
      Advanced in Atherosclerosis

      Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group LLC

      6516 E Myrtle Ave, 
      Baker, LA 
       (5.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Tara Jarreau is a Cardiologist in Baker, Louisiana. Dr. Jarreau is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Jarreau is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Atherosclerosis
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Atherosclerosis
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine

      Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group LLC

      6516 E Myrtle Ave, Louisiana Cardiology Assoc, 
      Baker, LA 
       (5.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kent Rhodes is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Baker, Louisiana. Dr. Rhodes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Rhodes is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Atherosclerosis
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Atherosclerosis
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine

      Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group LLC

      6516 E Myrtle Ave, 
      Baker, LA 
       (5.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Brad Giarrusso is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Baker, Louisiana. Dr. Giarrusso is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, Sinusitis, and Empyema. Dr. Giarrusso is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Atherosclerosis
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Atherosclerosis
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine

      Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group LLC

      6516 E Myrtle Ave, Louisiana Cardiology Assoc, 
      Baker, LA 
       (5.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Bradford Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Baker, Louisiana. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Bronchitis, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Atherosclerosis
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Atherosclerosis
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine

      Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group LLC

      6516 E Myrtle Ave, Louisiana Cardiology Assoc, 
      Baker, LA 
       (5.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      T'lane Folse is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Baker, Louisiana. Dr. Folse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Sinusitis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Empyema. Dr. Folse is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Atherosclerosis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Atherosclerosis
      Internal Medicine

      South Louisiana Primary Care, LLC

      12902 Plank Rd, 
      Baker, LA 
       (6.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ernest Thompson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baker, Louisiana. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Insomnia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Thompson is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Atherosclerosis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Atherosclerosis
      Internal Medicine

      Mark C Mouton MD LLC

      12880 Plank Rd, 
      Baker, LA 
       (6.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mark Mouton is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baker, Louisiana. Dr. Mouton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Schizoaffective Disorder, Fasciotomy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Mouton is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Atherosclerosis
      Family Medicine | General Practice
      Experienced in Atherosclerosis
      Family Medicine | General Practice

      Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group LLC

      18901 Greenwell Springs Rd, 
      Greenwell Springs, LA 
       (12.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Herschel Dean is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and General Practice in Greenwell Springs, Louisiana. Dr. Dean is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Dean is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Atherosclerosis
      Internal Medicine | General Practice
      Experienced in Atherosclerosis
      Internal Medicine | General Practice
      3050 Charles Dr, 
      Jackson, LA 
       (13.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Nnamdi Nwabueze is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and General Practice in Jackson, Louisiana. Dr. Nwabueze is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Nwabueze is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Atherosclerosis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Atherosclerosis
      Family Medicine

      Baton Rouge General Physicians Inc

      610 N Jefferson Ave, Baton Rouge General Physic, 
      Port Allen, LA 
       (13.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Philip Padgett is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Port Allen, Louisiana. Dr. Padgett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Dr. Padgett is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Atherosclerosis
      Experienced in Atherosclerosis
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (13.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jay Hollman is a Cardiologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Hollman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Atrial Fibrillation, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Hollman is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Atherosclerosis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Atherosclerosis
      Family Medicine

      Baton Rouge General Physicians Inc

      8333 Goodwood Blvd, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (14.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Timothy Bella is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Bella is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Empyema, and Sinusitis. Dr. Bella is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Atherosclerosis?

      Atherosclerosis, sometimes called "hardening of the arteries," occurs when fat, cholesterol, and other substances build up in the walls of arteries. These deposits are called plaques. Over time, these plaques can narrow or completely block the arteries and cause problems throughout the body.

      Atherosclerosis is a common disorder.

      When should I see an Atherosclerosis doctor near Zachary, 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 Atherosclerosis doctor near Zachary, 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 Atherosclerosis doctors near Zachary, 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 Atherosclerosis doctors near Zachary, 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 Atherosclerosis doctor near Zachary, 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 Atherosclerosis doctor search results page. 

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

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

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