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    MediFind found 293 doctor with experience in High Cholesterol near Gretna, LA. Of these, 277 are Experienced, 15 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    293 providers found
      Carl J. Lavie
      Distinguished in High Cholesterol
      Distinguished in High Cholesterol

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Highway, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (6.4 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 High Cholesterol. 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.

      Advanced in High Cholesterol
      Advanced in High Cholesterol

      Cardiovascular Institute

      1901 Manhattan Blvd, Suite 200, 
      Harvey, LA 
       (2.0 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 High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Nasal Flaring, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

      Advanced in High Cholesterol
      Advanced in High Cholesterol

      Tulane Orthopedics

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

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

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      Common conditions include: Familial Hypercholesterolemia

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      Experienced in High Cholesterol
      Experienced in High Cholesterol

      St Thomas Specialty Services LLC

      2014 Magazine St, 
      New Orleans,, LA 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Viviana Falco is a Cardiologist in New Orleans,, Louisiana. Dr. Falco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Pediatric Myocarditis.

      Experienced in High Cholesterol
      Experienced in High Cholesterol

      Cardiovascular Institute

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

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

      Experienced in High Cholesterol
      Cardiology
      Experienced in High Cholesterol
      Cardiology

      St Charles Specialty Hospital

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

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

      Experienced in High Cholesterol
      Experienced in High Cholesterol

      Ochsner Medical Center - West Bank Campus

      120 Ochsner Blvd, 
      Gretna, LA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Samuel Ferris is a Cardiologist in Gretna, Louisiana. Dr. Ferris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Hypertension, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Ferris is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in High Cholesterol
      Interventional Cardiology
      Experienced in High Cholesterol
      Interventional Cardiology

      Ochsner Medical Center - West Bank Campus

      120 Ochsner Blvd, 
      Gretna, LA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Castine is an Interventional Cardiologist in Gretna, Louisiana. Dr. Castine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, Coronary Heart Disease, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, and Angioplasty. Dr. Castine is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in High Cholesterol
      Interventional Cardiology
      Experienced in High Cholesterol
      Interventional Cardiology

      Ochsner Medical Center - West Bank Campus

      120 Ochsner Blvd, 
      Gretna, LA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Updesh Bedi is an Interventional Cardiologist in Gretna, Louisiana. Dr. Bedi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Bedi is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in High Cholesterol
      Interventional Cardiology
      Experienced in High Cholesterol
      Interventional Cardiology

      Ochsner Medical Center - West Bank Campus

      120 Ochsner Blvd, 
      Gretna, LA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. Richard Pearl is an interventional cardiology physician who sees patients at Ochsner Health Center - West Bank. Dr. Pearl completed a cardiology fellowship at the Ochsner Clinic Foundation and an interventional cardiology fellowship at the University of Florida in Gainesville. He is board-certified in cardiology and interventional cardiology. Dr. Pearl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Atrial Tachycardia, and Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia.

      Experienced in High Cholesterol
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in High Cholesterol
      Family Medicine

      Ochsner Health Center - Belle Meade

      605 Lapalco Blvd, 
      Gretna, LA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      I became a family physician because I love taking care of people through their different stages of life- from infancy to the golden years. I attended the American University of the Caribbean in St. Maarten. I did my family medicine residency in New Jersey, following which I pursued training in HIV and Hepatitis C care in the Bronx, NY. In addition to being boarded in family medicine, I have attained specialist certification from the American Academy of HIV medicine. Dr. Roque is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Kienbock's Disease, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

      Experienced in High Cholesterol
      Internal Medicine | General Practice
      Experienced in High Cholesterol
      Internal Medicine | General Practice

      Ochsner Health Center - Belle Meade

      605 Lapalco Blvd, 
      Gretna, LA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Joshua Fowler is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and General Practice in Gretna, Louisiana. Dr. Fowler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Fowler is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in High Cholesterol
      Experienced in High Cholesterol

      Office

      2820 Napoleon Ave Ste 400, 
      New Orleans,, LA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gregory Vorhoff is a Cardiologist in New Orleans,, Louisiana. Dr. Vorhoff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Angina, and Atrial Fibrillation.

      Experienced in High Cholesterol
      Experienced in High Cholesterol

      Nola Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery-Uptown

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

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

      Experienced in High Cholesterol
      Experienced in High Cholesterol

      Nola Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery-Uptown

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

      Leonard Glade is a Cardiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Glade is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Peripheral Artery Disease, Venous Insufficiency, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Atherectomy.

      Experienced in High Cholesterol
      Experienced in High Cholesterol

      Nola Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery-Uptown

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

      Christopher Latour is a Cardiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Latour is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Fainting, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, and Atrial Fibrillation.

      Experienced in High Cholesterol
      Experienced in High Cholesterol

      Nola Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery-Uptown

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

      Aashish Gupta is a Cardiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Edema, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Peripheral Artery Disease, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Atherectomy.

      Experienced in High Cholesterol
      Experienced in High Cholesterol

      Tulane University School Of Medicine

      1430 Tulane Ave, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (3.1 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 High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Heart Failure, Heart Attack, and Coronary Heart Disease.

      Experienced in High Cholesterol
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in High Cholesterol
      Family Medicine

      Office

      1542 Tulane Ave, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Vijayendra Jaligam is a Family Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Jaligam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Familial Dysautonomia, Pulmonary Edema, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

      Experienced in High Cholesterol
      Experienced in High Cholesterol

      Ochsner Baptist - A Campus Of Ochsner Medical Center

      2700 Napoleon Ave, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (3.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Siddharth Bhansali is a Cardiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Bhansali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Familial Hypertension, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      What is the definition of High Cholesterol?

      Cholesterol is a fat (also called a lipid) that your body needs to work properly. Too much bad cholesterol in your blood can increase your chance of getting heart disease, stroke, and other problems.

      Common medical terms for high blood cholesterol are lipid disorder, hyperlipidemia, or hypercholesterolemia, with the last being the most precise.

      When should I see a High Cholesterol doctor near Gretna, 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 High Cholesterol doctor near Gretna, 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 High Cholesterol doctors near Gretna, 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 High Cholesterol doctors near Gretna, 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 High Cholesterol doctor near Gretna, 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 High Cholesterol doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different High Cholesterol 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 High Cholesterol doctor near Gretna, 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 High Cholesterol 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 High Cholesterol 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 High Cholesterol doctors near Gretna, LA?

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

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the High Cholesterol 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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