The 20 Best Endocarditis Doctors Near Me in abbeville, LA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 23 doctor with experience in Endocarditis near abbeville, LA. Of these, 15 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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23 providers found
    Experienced in Endocarditis
    Experienced in Endocarditis
    Referral may be required

    Abbeville General Hospital

    118 N Hospital Dr, 
    Abbeville,, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Syed Fazal-Ur is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Abbeville,, Louisiana. Dr. Fazal-Ur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arterial Embolism, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Fazal-Ur is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Endocarditis
    Advanced in Endocarditis
    Referral may be required

    Cardiovascular Institute

    441 Heymann Boulevard, Suite B, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lucien Abboud is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Abboud is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Abboud is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiology. Dr. Abboud is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Endocarditis
    Interventional Cardiology
    Distinguished in Endocarditis
    Interventional Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Neurologic Specialty Consulting LLC

    802 E Farrel Rd, 
    Lafayette,, LA 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Corwin Thomas is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Lafayette,, Louisiana. Dr. Thomas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Endocarditis, Stable Angina, Metabolic Syndrome, Angina, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Endocarditis
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Endocarditis
    Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Cardiovascular Institute

    441 Heymann Boulevard, Suite B, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ankur Lodha is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Lodha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. He is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Venous Insufficiency, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Angina, Thrombectomy, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Lodha is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Endocarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Endocarditis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    4809 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Ste 490, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dana Clay-Dicharry is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Clay-Dicharry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Clay-Dicharry is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Endocarditis
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Endocarditis
    Interventional Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Cardiovascular Institute

    443 Heymann Blvd, Suite B, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Fernando Ruiz is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Ruiz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Pacemaker Implantation, and Angioplasty. Dr. Ruiz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Endocarditis
    Experienced in Endocarditis
    Referral may be required

    Cardiovascular Institute

    441 Heymann Boulevard, Suite B, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anil Chagarlamudi is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Chagarlamudi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Necrosis, Pulmonary Edema, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy. Dr. Chagarlamudi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Endocarditis
    Experienced in Endocarditis
    Referral may be required

    Cardiovascular Institute

    443 Heymann Blvd, Suite B, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Katherine Brennan is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Brennan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Arterial Embolism, and Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy. Dr. Brennan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Endocarditis
    Advanced in Endocarditis
    Referral required

    Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center Inc

    4801 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, 
    Lafayette,, LA 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Yu-cheng Chen is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Lafayette,, Louisiana. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Pacemaker Implantation, and Atherectomy. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Endocarditis
    Interventional Cardiology
    Advanced in Endocarditis
    Interventional Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center Inc

    4801 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, 
    Lafayette,, LA 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jon Leleux is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Lafayette,, Louisiana. Dr. Leleux is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. He is also highly rated in 53 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Angina, Pacemaker Implantation, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Leleux is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Endocarditis
    Advanced in Endocarditis
    Referral may be required

    Office

    303 Rue Louis Xiv Ste 104, 
    Lafayette,, LA 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Raghotham Patlola is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Lafayette,, Louisiana. Dr. Patlola is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Pacemaker Implantation, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Patlola is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Endocarditis
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Endocarditis
    Interventional Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    4540 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Ste C220, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Padumane Lakshmiprasad is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Lakshmiprasad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Angina, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Lakshmiprasad is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Endocarditis
    Advanced in Endocarditis
    Referral may be required

    Cardiology Specialists Of Acadiana LLC

    315 Rue Louis Xiv, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Dobbs is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Dobbs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Dobbs is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Endocarditis
    Advanced in Endocarditis
    Referral may be required

    Cardiology Specialists Of Acadiana, LLC

    315 Rue Louis Xiv, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Simpson is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Simpson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Angina, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Simpson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Endocarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Endocarditis
    Internal Medicine

    Our Lady Of Lourdes Women's And Children's Hospital

    4600 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Edgar Pumarol-Castillo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Pumarol-Castillo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Pumarol-Castillo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Endocarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Endocarditis
    Internal Medicine

    Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center Inc

    4801 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Virasith Rajapho is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Rajapho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Stroke, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Rajapho is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Endocarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Endocarditis
    Internal Medicine

    Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center Inc

    4801 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Randy Miller is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Stroke, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Endocarditis
    Experienced in Endocarditis
    Referral may be required

    Vernon A Valentino MD Apmc

    5000 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Bldg 1, 
    Lafayette,, LA 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vernon Valentino is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Lafayette,, Louisiana. Dr. Valentino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Valentino is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Endocarditis
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Endocarditis
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    5000 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Bldg 14A, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Dearman is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Dearman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Arterial Embolism, Pleurisy, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Dearman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Endocarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Endocarditis
    Internal Medicine

    Smartmed-It Solutions LLC

    155 Hospital Dr Ste 103, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ross Doize is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Doize is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Lung Metastases, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Doize is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Endocarditis?

    Endocarditis is inflammation of the inside lining of the heart chambers and heart valves (endocardium). It is most often caused by a bacterial or, rarely, a fungal infection.

    When should I see an Endocarditis doctor near abbeville, 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 Endocarditis doctor near abbeville, 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 Endocarditis doctors near abbeville, 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 Endocarditis doctors near abbeville, 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 Endocarditis doctor near abbeville, 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 Endocarditis doctor search results page. 

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

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

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