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    MediFind found 92 doctor with experience in Coronary Artery Fistula near Louisiana, US. Of these, 85 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    92 providers found
      Distinguished in Coronary Artery Fistula
      Cardiology
      Distinguished in Coronary Artery Fistula
      Cardiology

      Office

      1811 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, 
      Shreveport,, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joseph Fredi is a Cardiologist in Shreveport,, Louisiana. Dr. Fredi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Artery Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery, Coronary Artery Aneurysm, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

      Babu Jasti
      Advanced in Coronary Artery Fistula
      Cardiology
      Advanced in Coronary Artery Fistula
      Cardiology

      Cardiovascular Institute

      6550 Main Street, Suite 1000, 
      Zachary, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Babu Jasti is a Cardiologist in Zachary, Louisiana. Dr. Jasti is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Artery Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

      Charles Thompson
      Advanced in Coronary Artery Fistula
      Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
      Advanced in Coronary Artery Fistula
      Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology

      Cardiovascular Institute Of The South

      6550 Main Street, Suite 1000, 
      Zachary, LA 
      Experience:
      31+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      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 an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Artery Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Pulmonary Edema, Coronary Heart Disease, Pacemaker Implantation, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

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      Venkata Gadi
      Advanced in Coronary Artery Fistula
      Cardiology
      Advanced in Coronary Artery Fistula
      Cardiology

      Cardiovascular Institute

      8401 Picardy Ave, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Venkata Gadi is a Cardiologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Gadi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Artery Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Stable Angina, Venous Insufficiency, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Angina, and Cardiac Ablation.

      Advanced in Coronary Artery Fistula
      Advanced in Coronary Artery Fistula

      CHRISTUS Community Clinic

      3351 Masonic Dr, 
      Alexandria,, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Vikram Nijjar is a Cardiologist in Alexandria,, Louisiana. Dr. Nijjar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Artery Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Thrombectomy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

      Advanced in Coronary Artery Fistula
      Cardiology
      Advanced in Coronary Artery Fistula
      Cardiology

      Cardiovascular Institute

      1325 Wright Avenue, Suite K, 
      Crowley, LA 
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Riaz Rahman is a Cardiologist in Crowley, Louisiana. Dr. Rahman has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Artery Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Embolism, Endocarditis, Angina, Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy, and Atherectomy.

      Advanced in Coronary Artery Fistula
      Pediatric Cardiology
      Advanced in Coronary Artery Fistula
      Pediatric Cardiology

      Pediatric Surgery Of Louisiana LLC

      7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 103, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Crapanzano is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Crapanzano is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Artery Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Heart Murmurs, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Kawasaki Disease, and Myocarditis.

      Abdullah Munir
      Experienced in Coronary Artery Fistula
      Experienced in Coronary Artery Fistula

      Cardiovascular Institute

      6550 Main Street, Suite 1000, 
      Zachary, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

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

      Naseem Jaffrani
      Experienced in Coronary Artery Fistula
      Experienced in Coronary Artery Fistula

      Heart & Vascular Institute

      2108 Texas Ave., Suite 3080, Suite 3080, 
      Alexandria, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Naseem Jaffrani is a Cardiologist in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Jaffrani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Artery Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Metabolic Syndrome, Atherosclerosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Cardiac Ablation.

      Garland Green
      Experienced in Coronary Artery Fistula
      Experienced in Coronary Artery Fistula

      Cardiovascular Institute

      8401 Picardy Ave, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dr. Garland Green joined Cardiovascular Institute of the South in 2012 as an interventional cardiologist at the Baton Rouge office. He has provided cardiology care for patients since 2007.Dr. Green earned his doctorate at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee. He completed his internal medicine residency through the University of Alabama-Birmingham Program, and he completed his cardiology and interventional cardiology training at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.Dr. Green is board certified in internal medicine and cardiology, and he is a member of the American College of Cardiology, the National Medical Association, and the American Medical Association. Dr. Green is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Artery Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Stable Angina, Metabolic Syndrome, Angina, Atherectomy, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

      Robert Freedman
      Experienced in Coronary Artery Fistula
      Experienced in Coronary Artery Fistula

      Heart & Vascular Institute

      3311 Prescott Road, Suite 112, Suite 112, 
      Alexandria, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Freedman is a Cardiologist in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Freedman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Artery Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Necrosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Atherectomy.

      Mehul Bhalja
      Experienced in Coronary Artery Fistula
      Interventional Cardiology
      Experienced in Coronary Artery Fistula
      Interventional Cardiology

      Heart & Vascular Institute

      3311 Prescott Road, Suite 112, Suite 112, 
      Alexandria, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mehul Bhalja is an Interventional Cardiologist in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Bhalja is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Artery Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Heart Attack, Angina, and Arterial Embolism.

      Experienced in Coronary Artery Fistula
      Experienced in Coronary Artery Fistula

      Office

      1811 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, 
      Shreveport,, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Martin is a Cardiologist in Shreveport,, Louisiana. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Artery Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, and Atrial Fibrillation.

      Experienced in Coronary Artery Fistula
      Cardiology
      Experienced in Coronary Artery Fistula
      Cardiology

      Rapides Heart And Vascular Specialists - Suite 4A

      201 4th St Ste 4A, 
      Alexandria,, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kanna Posina is a Cardiologist in Alexandria,, Louisiana. Dr. Posina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Artery Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Atherectomy, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

      Experienced in Coronary Artery Fistula
      Interventional Cardiology
      Experienced in Coronary Artery Fistula
      Interventional Cardiology

      Ochsner Health Center - Covington

      1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
      Covington, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ali Amkieh is an Interventional Cardiologist in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Amkieh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Artery Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Low Blood Pressure, Familial Hypertension, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Amkieh is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Coronary Artery Fistula
      Interventional Cardiology
      Experienced in Coronary Artery Fistula
      Interventional Cardiology

      Cardiovascular Institute

      1451 East Bridge Street, 
      Breaux Bridge, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Agostino Ingraldi is an Interventional Cardiologist in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. Dr. Ingraldi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Artery Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

      Experienced in Coronary Artery Fistula
      Cardiology
      Experienced in Coronary Artery Fistula
      Cardiology

      Hematology & Oncology Specialists LLC

      39 Starbrush Cir, 
      Covington,, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Pramod Menon is a Cardiologist in Covington,, Louisiana. Dr. Menon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Artery Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Angioplasty.

      Experienced in Coronary Artery Fistula
      Cardiology
      Experienced in Coronary Artery Fistula
      Cardiology

      Rapides Heart And Vascular Specialists - Suite 2D

      201 4th St Ste 2D, 
      Alexandria, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Arun Karsan is a Cardiologist in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Karsan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Artery Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

      Experienced in Coronary Artery Fistula
      Pediatric Cardiology
      Experienced in Coronary Artery Fistula
      Pediatric Cardiology

      Children's Hospital New Orleans

      200 Henry Clay Ave, 
      New Orleans, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Christian Lilje is a Pediatric Cardiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Lilje is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Artery Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Ventricular Septal Defects, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Noonan Syndrome, and Embolectomy.

      Experienced in Coronary Artery Fistula
      Cardiology
      Experienced in Coronary Artery Fistula
      Cardiology

      Cardiovascular Institute

      8401 Picardy Ave, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Amit Patel is a Cardiologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Artery Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Venous Insufficiency, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Stable Angina, Angina, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      What is the definition of Coronary Artery Fistula?

      Coronary artery fistula (abnormal opening or connection) is a rare condition usually present at birth (congenital) in which there is an opening between one of the coronary arteries and another blood vessel or a chamber of the heart. This abnormal opening can affect the blood flow to the heart and cause dilation of the coronary artery. Infants born with coronary artery fistula often also have other heart defects. Coronary artery fistula can also develop after birth from an infection, heart surgery, or an injury.

      When should I see a Coronary Artery Fistula doctor in Louisiana, US?

      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 Coronary Artery Fistula doctor in Louisiana, US?

      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 Coronary Artery Fistula doctors in Louisiana, US?

      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 Coronary Artery Fistula doctors in Louisiana, US?

      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 Coronary Artery Fistula doctor in Louisiana, US?

      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 Coronary Artery Fistula doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Coronary Artery Fistula 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 Coronary Artery Fistula doctor in Louisiana, US?

      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 Coronary Artery Fistula 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 Coronary Artery Fistula 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 Coronary Artery Fistula doctors in Louisiana, US?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Coronary Artery Fistula 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 Coronary Artery Fistula doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Coronary Artery Fistula 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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