The 20 Best Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt Doctors Near Me in Covington, LA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt near Covington, LA. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Neurosurgery

    Ochsner Health Center - South Tyler

    1203 S Tyler St, Medical Office Building, Suite 220, 
    Covington, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Benjamin Brown is a neurosurgeon at Ochsner in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Brown completed a dual bachelor's degree of science in electrical engineering and computer engineering at Louisiana State University in 2001 and received his medical degree in 2006 from Louisiana State University Medical School in New Orleans. He completed his residency in neurosurgery at LSU Hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana, in 2013 followed by a cerebrovascular and endovascular fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Brown is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement. Dr. Brown is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurosurgery. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt

    Regional Radiology

    1202 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Guillermo Tanaka is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Tanaka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Ureterocele, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt

    St. Tammany Parish Hospital

    1202 S Tyler St., 
    Covington, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zachary-ross Goodwin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Goodwin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Transient Global Amnesia, Stroke, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Seizures. Dr. Goodwin is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology.

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    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt

    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Houghton is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Houghton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Essential Tremor, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Houghton is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology. Dr. Houghton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt

    Ochsner Neurosciences Institute - Covington

    1341 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Chehebar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Chehebar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Encephalitis, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt

    Regional Radiology

    1202 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Vanderbrook is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Vanderbrook is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Radiology
    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Radiology

    Regional Radiology

    1202 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Eiser is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Eiser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Lung Nodules, Lymphoid Hyperplasia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt

    Regional Radiology

    1202 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Beck is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Beck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Pain Medicine

    Intra-OP Monitoring Services LLC

    76 Starbrush Cir, 
    Covington, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chad Domangue is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Domangue is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Chronic Pain, Opisthotonos, and Muscle Spasms.

    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Thoracic Surgery

    Ochsner Health Center- Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gamal Marey is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Marey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vascular Ring, Double Aortic Arch, Pulmonary Atresia, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aneurysm Repair.

    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Neurosurgery

    Rcoa Imaging Service

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carl Lowder is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Lowder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Cervical Spondylosis, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, and Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.

    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Neurosurgery

    Dr. Bruce S. Samuels LLC

    189 Greenbrier Blvd Ste C, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sebastian Koga is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Koga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Meningocele, Fractured Spine, Awake Craniotomy, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt

    Tulane Doctors Neurosciences - Covington

    101 Judge Tanner Blvd Ste 402, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Francavilla is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Francavilla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Hydrocephalus, and Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.

    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt

    Paradigm Health System

    64301 Highway 434, 
    Lacombe, LA 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Glynn is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lacombe, Louisiana. Dr. Glynn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency, Dopa-Responsive Dystonia, and Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia.

    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt

    Paradigm Health System

    64301 Highway 434, 
    Lacombe, LA 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Houser is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lacombe, Louisiana. Dr. Houser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Migraine, Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome.

    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt

    Paradigm Health System

    64301 Highway 434, 
    Lacombe, LA 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Becker is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lacombe, Louisiana. Dr. Becker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Continuous Muscle Fiber Activity Hereditary, Isaacs' Syndrome, Potassium-Aggravated Myotonia, and Migraine.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt?

    A cardiovascular shunt is an abnormal pattern of blood circulation between the right and left sides of the heart or between the systemic and pulmonary vessels. A congenital shunt is present at birth. The circulatory system has a normal pathway for blood distribution in which every heart beat provides freshly oxygenated blood to the body. When a shunt is present this normal flow of blood may not occur. There are two main groups of shunts, acyanotic shunts and cyanotic shunts. The most common congenital cardiovascular shunts are acyanotic and known as atrial septal defects. Congenital cardiovascular shunts are the most common congenital heart defects, affecting roughly 1% of all births that have some type of congenital heart problem.

    When should I see a Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt doctor near Covington, 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 Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt doctor near Covington, 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 Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt doctors near Covington, 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 Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt doctors near Covington, 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 Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt doctor near Covington, 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 Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt 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 Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt doctor near Covington, 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 Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt 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 Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt 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 Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt doctors near Covington, LA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt 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 Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt 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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