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    MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Infective Endocarditis near Lafayette, LA. Of these, 19 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    20 providers found
      Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
      Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
      Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
      Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

      Cardiovascular Institute

      2730 Ambassador Caffery Parkway, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Louis Salvaggio is an Interventional Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Salvaggio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Angina, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Salvaggio is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
      Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
      Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
      Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology

      Cardiovascular Institute

      2730 Ambassador Caffery Parkway, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Alvaro Manrique-Garcia is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Manrique-Garcia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Manrique-Garcia is currently accepting new patients.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
      Experienced in Infective Endocarditis

      Cardiovascular Institute

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

      Lucien Abboud is a Cardiologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Abboud is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Abboud is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
      Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
      Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
      Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

      Cardiovascular Institute

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

      Fernando Ruiz is an Interventional Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Ruiz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Pacemaker Implantation, and Angioplasty. Dr. Ruiz is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Infective Endocarditis
      Advanced in Infective Endocarditis

      Acadiana Renal Physicians Amc

      2804 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Cesar Ramirez-Astacio is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Ramirez-Astacio is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Necrosis, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Ramirez-Astacio is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
      Internal Medicine

      Acadiana Renal Physicians Amc

      300 W Saint Mary Blvd, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Federico Del Toro is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Del Toro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Renovascular Hypertension, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Del Toro is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
      Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
      Thoracic Surgery

      Lafayette Health Ventures Inc

      155 Hospital Dr, Suite 201, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Vern Keller is a Thoracic Surgeon in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Keller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Valve Repair, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Keller is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
      Internal Medicine
      451 Heymann Blvd, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Fernando Alemany is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Alemany is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Alemany is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
      Cardiology
      Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
      Cardiology

      Lafayette General Medical Center Inc

      1214 Coolidge Blvd, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Amit Kumar is a Cardiologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Atrial Fibrillation, Apoplexy, Arterial Embolism, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Kumar is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
      Cardiology | Nuclear Medicine | Radiology
      Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
      Cardiology | Nuclear Medicine | Radiology

      Cardiovascular Institute Of The South, LLC

      441 Heymann Blvd, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      William Gurdin is a Cardiologist and a Nuclear Medicine provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Gurdin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Atrial Fibrillation, and Arterial Embolism. Dr. Gurdin is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
      Internal Medicine
      127 Rue Louis Xiv, Suite 100, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Hector Robles is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Robles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Cellulitis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Robles is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
      Experienced in Infective Endocarditis

      Cardiology Specialists Of Acadiana, LLC

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

      Stephen Simpson is a Cardiologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Simpson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Angina, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Simpson is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
      Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
      Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
      Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

      Cardiology Specialists Of Acadiana, LLC

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

      Yu-cheng Chen is an Interventional Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Pacemaker Implantation, and Atherectomy. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
      Experienced in Infective Endocarditis

      Cardiology Specialists Of Acadiana, LLC

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

      John Smith is a Cardiologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, Angina, and Mitral Valve Regurgitation. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
      Internal Medicine

      David Ashton Reed MD Internal Medicine LLC

      600 E Gloria Switch Rd, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      David Reed is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Reed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Alzheimer's Disease, Renovascular Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Reed is currently accepting new patients.

      Padumane Lakshmiprasad
      Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
      Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
      4801 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (5.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Padumane Lakshmiprasad is a Cardiologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Lakshmiprasad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Angina, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Lakshmiprasad is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

      Lourdes Physician Group LLC

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

      Safi Haq is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Haq is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Collapsed Lung, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Haq is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
      Thoracic Surgery | Vascular Surgery
      Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
      Thoracic Surgery | Vascular Surgery

      Lourdes Physician Group LLC

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

      Robert Dewitt is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Dewitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Dewitt is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
      Infectious Disease | General Surgery
      Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
      Infectious Disease | General Surgery

      Lourdes Physician Group LLC

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

      Jad Aridi is an Infectious Disease specialist and a General Surgeon in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Aridi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Brucellosis, Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Infectious Arthritis. Dr. Aridi is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
      Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
      811 Albertson Pkwy, Suite F, 
      Broussard, LA 
       (6.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jorge Belgodere-Bonilla is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Broussard, Louisiana. Dr. Belgodere-Bonilla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Erythromelalgia, Cellulitis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Belgodere-Bonilla is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Infective Endocarditis?

      Infective endocarditis (IE) is an infection of the inner lining of the heart chambers (endocardium) and valves. This condition is sometimes called "endocarditis," although it is important to distinguish it from non-Infective endocarditis. IE is caused by bacteria, fungi, or other germs invading the bloodstream and attaching to the heart. IE can damage the heart and cause serious and sometimes fatal complications. It can develop quickly or slowly depending on what type of germ is causing it and whether there is an underlying heart problem. Common symptoms of IE are fever and other flu-like symptoms, but signs and symptoms can vary. It can also cause problems in many other parts of the body besides the heart.

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

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

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

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