The 20 Best Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) Doctors Near Me in Baton Rouge, LA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) near Baton Rouge, LA. Of these, 16 are Experienced.

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    Experienced in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
    Experienced in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)

    Cardiovascular Institute

    8401 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Phillip Smith is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD). He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Smith is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease, Echocardiography, Internal Medicine, and Interventional Cardiology.

    Experienced in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
    Experienced in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)

    Cardiovascular Institute

    8401 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shashitha Gavini is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Gavini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD). She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Heart Attack. Dr. Gavini is board certified in Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
    Experienced in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)

    Office

    8401 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Drennan is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Drennan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD). He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Fainting, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Drennan is board certified in Cardiology, Clinical Electrophysiology, Internal Medicine, and Nuclear Cardiology.

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    Experienced in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
    Experienced in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)

    Lake Primary Care Physicians

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 1000, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Norman Joseph is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Joseph is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD). He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Hyperlipidemia Type 3, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Experienced in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
    Experienced in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)

    Lake Primary Care Physicians

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 1000, 
    Baton Rouge,, LA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harold William is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge,, Louisiana. Dr. William is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD). He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Angina, Heart Failure, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
    Cardiology

    Lake Primary Care Physicians

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 1000, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Denzil Louis is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Louis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD). He is also highly rated in 79 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Experienced in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
    Experienced in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)

    Lake Primary Care Physicians

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 1000, 
    Baton Rouge,, LA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Federico Guillermo is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge,, Louisiana. Dr. Guillermo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD). He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Degos Disease, Angina, High Cholesterol, and Heart Failure.

    Experienced in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
    Cardiology

    Lake Primary Care Physicians

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 1000, 
    Baton Rouge,, LA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Peter is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge,, Louisiana. Dr. Peter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD). He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, Nasal Flaring, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
    Cardiology

    Lake Primary Care Physicians

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 1000, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Davey Lynn is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Lynn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD). He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Angioplasty.

    Experienced in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
    Cardiology

    Lake Primary Care Physicians

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 1000, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bryan Smith is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD). He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Pulmonary Edema, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Heart Failure.

    Experienced in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
    Cardiology

    Cardiovascular Institute

    6550 Main Street, Suite 1000, 
    Zachary, LA 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Babu Jasti is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Zachary, Louisiana. Dr. Jasti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD). He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). Dr. Jasti is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine In Cardiovascular Disease, American Board Of Internal Medicine In Interventional Cardiology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine In Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
    Experienced in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)

    Cardiovascular Institute

    6550 Main Street, Suite 1000, 
    Zachary, LA 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abdullah Munir is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Zachary, Louisiana. Dr. Munir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD). He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Angina, Pediatric Myocarditis, Embolectomy, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). Dr. Munir is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine In Cardiovascular Disease, American Board Of Internal Medicine In Interventional Cardiology, American Board Of Internal Medicine In Internal Medicine, Certification Board Of Nuclear Cardiology, and American Registry For Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

    Experienced in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
    Experienced in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)

    Office

    6550 Main St Ste 1000, 
    Zachary, LA 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Thompson is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Zachary, Louisiana. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD). He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Pulmonary Edema, Coronary Heart Disease, Pacemaker Implantation, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). Dr. Thompson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine In Cardiovascular Disease and American Board Of Internal Medicine In Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
    Physician Assistant
    Experienced in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
    Physician Assistant

    Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group LLC

    7777 Hennessy Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hannah Deworth is a Physician Assistant practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Ms. Deworth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD). Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD), Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), and Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT). Ms. Deworth is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
    Cardiology

    Cardiovascular Institute

    8401 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amit Patel is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD). He is also highly rated in 53 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Venous Insufficiency, Heart Failure, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
    Internal Medicine

    South Louisiana Primary Care LLC

    12902 Plank Rd, 
    Baker, LA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ernest Thompson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baker, Louisiana. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD). He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Insomnia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)?

    Spontaneous coronary artery dissection is a medical emergency in which the inner wall of a coronary artery suddenly separates or tears, reducing or blocking blood flow to the heart.

    When should I see a Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) doctor near Baton Rouge, 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 Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) doctor near Baton Rouge, 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 Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) doctors near Baton Rouge, 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 Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) doctors near Baton Rouge, 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 Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) doctor near Baton Rouge, 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 Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) 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 Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) doctor near Baton Rouge, 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 Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) 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 Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) 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 Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) doctors near Baton Rouge, LA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) 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 Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) 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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