The 20 Best Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) Doctors Near Me in Louisiana, US

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The 20 Best Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) Doctors in Louisiana, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 322 doctor with experience in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) near Louisiana, US. Of these, 241 are Experienced, 67 are Advanced and 14 are Distinguished.

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322 providers found
    Distinguished in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Distinguished in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)

    Medical Association Of Northeast Louisiana Inc.

    102 Thomas Rd Ste 103, 
    West Monroe, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Assad Mouhaffel is a Cardiologist in West Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Mouhaffel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Necrosis, Angina, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Distinguished in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Cardiology
    Distinguished in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Cardiology

    Heart & Vascular Center

    1717 Oak Park Blvd, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Young is a Cardiologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Young is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Cardiomyopathy, Atherosclerosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Distinguished in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Cardiology
    Distinguished in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Cardiology

    Southern Regional Medical Center

    1978 Industrial Blvd, 
    Houma,, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lee Arcement is a Cardiologist in Houma,, Louisiana. Dr. Arcement is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM).

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    Distinguished in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Distinguished in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)

    Our Lady Of The Lake Rheumatology

    7777 Hennessy Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge,, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Andrew is a Cardiologist in Baton Rouge,, Louisiana. Dr. Andrew is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Distinguished in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Distinguished in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)

    New Orleans Physician Services Inc.

    1111 Medical Center Blvd Ste N613, 
    Marrero, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leslie Levenson is a Cardiologist in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Levenson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Cardiomyopathy, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Atrial Fibrillation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Distinguished in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Distinguished in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)

    Office

    2647 S Saint Elizabeth Blvd Ste 319, 
    Gonzales,, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Darrin Breaux is a Cardiologist in Gonzales,, Louisiana. Dr. Breaux is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, and Familial Ventricular Tachycardia.

    Distinguished in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
    Distinguished in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology

    Advanced Cardiovascular Specialists

    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sherman Wiggins is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Wiggins is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Wiggins is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Distinguished in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)

    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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, and Atrial Fibrillation.

    Distinguished in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Distinguished in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)

    Office

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

    Paul Stafford is a Cardiologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Stafford is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Sick Sinus Syndrome, Arrhythmias, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Atrial Fibrillation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Distinguished in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Cardiology
    Distinguished in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Cardiology

    Lake Charles Memorial Heart And Vascular Center

    1717 Oak Park Blvd, 
    Lake Charles,, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jean White is a Cardiologist in Lake Charles,, Louisiana. Dr. White is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Distinguished in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Distinguished in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)

    Lake Primary Care Physicians

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 1000, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Norman Joseph is a Cardiologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Joseph is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Hyperlipidemia Type 3, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Advanced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Advanced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)

    Wkmc Cardiovascular Consultants

    2727 Hearne Ave, Suite 301, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Basel Kasabali is a Cardiologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Kasabali is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Kasabali is currently accepting new patients.

    Frank W. Smart
    Distinguished in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology
    Distinguished in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology

    Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Faculty G

    2832 Burdette St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Frank Smart is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Smart is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Pulmonary Edema, Cardiomyopathy, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Smart is currently accepting new patients.

    Alaa Younes
    Advanced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Interventional Cardiology
    Advanced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Interventional Cardiology

    Heart & Vascular Institute

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

    Alaa Younes is an Interventional Cardiologist in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Younes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Coronary Heart Disease, Necrosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Harry Hawthorne
    Advanced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Cardiology | Cardiac Electrophysiology
    Advanced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Cardiology | Cardiac Electrophysiology

    St. Frances Cabrini

    3330 Masonic Dr., 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harry Hawthorne is a Cardiologist and a Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Hawthorne is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Babu Jasti
    Advanced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    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 Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

    Robert Freedman
    Advanced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Advanced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)

    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Necrosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Atherectomy.

    Distinguished in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Cardiac Electrophysiology
    Distinguished in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Cardiac Electrophysiology

    Cardiology Specialists Of Acadiana, LLC

    315 Rue Louis Xiv, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patrick Welch is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Welch is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation, Ventricular Fibrillation, Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Welch is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
    Distinguished in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology

    Baton Rouge Cardiology Center

    5231 Brittany Dr, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Henry Patrick is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Patrick is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Tachycardia, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Patrick is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Cardiology

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Zheng received his Doctor of Medicine degree from Shandong Medical University in Jinan, China. He completed an internal medicine residency at the Medical College of Ohio, currently the University of Toledo Medical Center, in Toledo, Ohio. This was followed by a cardiovascular disease fellowship from Albert Medical School of Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. Additionally, Dr. Zheng is a member of the American College of Cardiology and the American College of Physicians. Dr. Zheng is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Idiopathic Edema, and Arrhythmias.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)?

    Cardiomyopathy is disease in which the heart muscle becomes weakened, stretched, or has another structural problem.

    Dilated cardiomyopathy is a condition in which the heart muscle becomes weakened and enlarged. As a result, the heart cannot pump enough blood to the rest of the body.

    There are many types of cardiomyopathy. Dilated cardiomyopathy is the most common form, but it may be the result of different underlying conditions. Some health care providers use the term to indicate a specific condition, called idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy. There is no known cause for this type of dilated cardiomyopathy.

    When should I see a Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) 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 Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) 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 Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) 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 Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) 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 Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) 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 Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) 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 Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) 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 Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) 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 Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) 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 Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) doctors in Louisiana, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) 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 Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) 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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