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    MediFind found 126 doctor with experience in Heart Attack near New Orleans, LA. Of these, 98 are Experienced, 26 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    126 providers found
      Carl J. Lavie
      Distinguished in Heart Attack
      Distinguished in Heart Attack

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Highway, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Carl Lavie is a Cardiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Lavie is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Heart Transplant. Dr. Lavie is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Heart Attack
      Distinguished in Heart Attack

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Highway, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Mark Effron is a Cardiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Effron is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His top areas of expertise are Acute Coronary Syndrome, Heart Attack, Atrial Fibrillation, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Effron is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Heart Attack
      Cardiology
      Advanced in Heart Attack
      Cardiology

      University Healthcare System L.C.

      1415 Tulane Ave, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jose Wiley is a Cardiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Wiley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Varicose Veins, Atherosclerosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

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      Thierry Lejemtel
      Experienced in Heart Attack
      Experienced in Heart Attack

      University Healthcare System L.C.

      1415 Tulane Ave, 
      New Orleans,, LA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Thierry Lejemtel is a Cardiologist in New Orleans,, Louisiana. Dr. Lejemtel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy.

      Advanced in Heart Attack
      Advanced in Heart Attack

      Orleans Cardiovascular Associates LLC

      2820 Canal St, 
      New Orleans,, LA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Glenn Johnson is a Cardiologist in New Orleans,, Louisiana. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Fainting, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, and Pacemaker Implantation.

      Advanced in Heart Attack
      Cardiology
      Advanced in Heart Attack
      Cardiology

      St Charles Specialty Hospital

      3700 Saint Charles Ave, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Murtuza Ali is a Cardiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Ali is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Heart Attack, and Embolectomy.

      Advanced in Heart Attack
      Advanced in Heart Attack

      Nola Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery-Uptown

      3715 Prytania St Ste 400, 
      New Orleans,, LA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kevin Cartwright is a Cardiologist in New Orleans,, Louisiana. Dr. Cartwright is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Fainting.

      Advanced in Heart Attack
      Interventional Cardiology
      Advanced in Heart Attack
      Interventional Cardiology

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Highway, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. James Stephen Jenkins, MD, FACC, FSCAI, FSVM, is the section head of Interventional and Structural Cardiology, director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, and director of Interventional Cardiology Research at the John Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute at Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans. He also serves as an associate professor of Medicine at the University of Queensland – Ochsner Clinical School in New Orleans.Dr. Jenkins is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Cardiovascular Disease (2028) and Interventional Cardiology (2030), as well as by the American Board of Vascular Medicine in Endovascular Intervention (2027).Throughout his career, Dr. Jenkins has been actively involved in cardiovascular translational research, which began during his fellowship at the University of Missouri in Columbia. There, he conducted coronary artery atherosclerosis research using a swine model, resulting in numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals. Currently, he continues his research collaborations with both Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center and Tulane University Health Sciences Center, contributing to multiple research initiatives supported by institutional and government grants. His extensive experience in both human and animal models of atherosclerotic disease—including acute myocardial infarction, hypertension, peripheral artery disease, and coronary artery disease—positions him as a leading expert in the diagnosis and treatment of these conditions at Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans.Dr. Jenkins specializes in interventional cardiology, performing a wide range of coronary, peripheral, and structural interventions, including procedures involving the mitral, tricuspid, pulmonic and aortic valves; septal defects; left atrial appendage; carotid arteries; renal artery denervation; and venous interventions.A distinguished leader in his field, Dr. Jenkins is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC), the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI), and the Society for Vascular Medicine (FSVM). Dr. Jenkins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Idiopathic Edema, Arterial Insufficiency, Angioplasty, and Atherectomy.

      Christopher J. White
      Experienced in Heart Attack
      Interventional Cardiology
      Experienced in Heart Attack
      Interventional Cardiology

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Highway, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Christopher White is an Interventional Cardiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. White is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Disease, Atherosclerosis, Stent Placement, and Angioplasty. Dr. White is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Heart Attack
      Advanced in Heart Attack

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French, Russian

      Dr. Guergana Enikova specializes in cardiology. She practices exclusively at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans as part of the cardiology hospitalist team. Dr. Enikova completed her medical training at Sofia Faculty of Medicine in Sofia, Bulgaria. Dr. Enikova is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. Her top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Heart Attack, Arterial Embolism, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

      Hector Ventura
      Experienced in Heart Attack
      Experienced in Heart Attack

      Ochsner Clinic Foundation

      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Hector Ventura is a Cardiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Ventura is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Hypertension, Heart Transplant, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

      Richard Milani
      Experienced in Heart Attack
      Experienced in Heart Attack

      Ochsner Clinic Foundation

      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans,, LA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Richard Milani is a Cardiologist in New Orleans,, Louisiana. Dr. Milani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertriglyceridemia.

      Advanced in Heart Attack
      Advanced in Heart Attack

      Cardiovascular Institute

      1901 Manhattan Blvd, Suite 200, 
      Harvey, LA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Gaglia is a Cardiologist in Harvey, Louisiana. Dr. Gaglia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

      Advanced in Heart Attack
      Advanced in Heart Attack

      Cardiovascular Institute

      1901 Manhattan Blvd, Suite 200, 
      Harvey, LA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Owen Mogabgab is a Cardiologist in Harvey, Louisiana. Dr. Mogabgab is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Nasal Flaring, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

      Experienced in Heart Attack
      Experienced in Heart Attack

      Tulane University School Of Medicine

      1430 Tulane Ave, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Patrice Delafontaine is a Cardiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Delafontaine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Heart Failure, Heart Attack, and Coronary Heart Disease.

      Experienced in Heart Attack
      Experienced in Heart Attack

      Office

      1430 Tulane Ave # 8548, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      47+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Frederick Helmcke is a Cardiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Helmcke has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Sarcoidosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, and Pulmonary Hypertension.

      Experienced in Heart Attack
      Experienced in Heart Attack

      University Healthcare System L.C.

      1415 Tulane Ave, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nitin Sabharwal is a Cardiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Sabharwal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Pulmonary Edema, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

      Experienced in Heart Attack
      Experienced in Heart Attack

      Tulane Orthopedics

      1415 Tulane Ave Fl 4, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Charles Bulathsinghala is a Cardiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Bulathsinghala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His top areas of expertise are Infective Endocarditis, Heart Attack, Fainting, and Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST).

      Experienced in Heart Attack
      Experienced in Heart Attack

      Tulane Orthopedics

      1415 Tulane Ave Fl 4, 
      New Orleans,, LA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Keith Ferdinand is a Cardiologist in New Orleans,, Louisiana. Dr. Ferdinand is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Metabolic Syndrome, High Cholesterol, COVID-19, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Heart Attack
      Experienced in Heart Attack

      University Medical Center

      2000 Canal St, 
      New Orleans,, LA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mehnaz Rahman is a Cardiologist in New Orleans,, Louisiana. Dr. Rahman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Cardiac Arrest, and Pulmonary Hypertension.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      What is the definition of Heart Attack?

      Most heart attacks are caused by a blood clot that blocks one of the coronary arteries. The coronary arteries bring blood and oxygen to the heart. If the blood flow is blocked, the heart is starved of oxygen and heart cells die.

      The medical term for this is myocardial infarction.

      When should I see a Heart Attack doctor near New Orleans, 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 Heart Attack doctor near New Orleans, 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 Heart Attack doctors near New Orleans, 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 Heart Attack doctors near New Orleans, 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 Heart Attack doctor near New Orleans, 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 Heart Attack doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Heart Attack 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 Heart Attack doctor near New Orleans, 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 Heart Attack 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 Heart Attack 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 Heart Attack doctors near New Orleans, LA?

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

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Heart Attack 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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