The 20 Best Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Doctors Near Me in covington, LA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm near covington, LA. Of these, 10 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm

    Dr. Gregory J. Eckholdt
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm

    Dr. Gregory J. Eckholdt
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Specialty Health Center - Business Park

    1341 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    985-875-2828
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Gregory Eckholdt is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Eckholdt is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Eckholdt is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Cardiothoracic Surgery and American Board Of Surgery - Cardiothoracic Surgery. Dr. Eckholdt is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm

    Dr. Jose L. Mena
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm

    Dr. Jose L. Mena
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Headache Center

    1000 Ochsner Blvd Ste 2291, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    985-875-2828
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jose Mena is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Mena is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Heart Bypass Surgery, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Mena is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
    Advanced in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
    Referral may be required

    Cardiovascular Clinic Of Covington

    100 Innwood Dr, 
    Covington,, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    985-273-3035
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Dale Presser is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Covington,, Louisiana. Dr. Presser is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Carotid Artery Disease, Fainting, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Presser is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm

    Dr. Shafi G. Mohamed
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm

    Dr. Shafi G. Mohamed
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Health Center- Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    985-875-2828
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shafi Mohamed is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Mohamed is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Heart Bypass Surgery, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Mohamed is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
    Experienced in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
    Referral may be required

    St. Tammany Cardiovascular Care

    1006 S Harrison St, 
    Covington,, LA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    985-871-4140
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Georges Antoun is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Covington,, Louisiana. Dr. Antoun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Angioplasty. Dr. Antoun is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
    Experienced in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
    Referral may be required

    Hematology & Oncology Specialists LLC

    39 Starbrush Cir, 
    Covington, LA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    985-871-4155
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Frank Arena is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Arena is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Angina, Venous Insufficiency, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Arena is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
    Experienced in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
    Referral may be required

    Parish Primary Care LLC

    20 Starbrush Cir, 
    Covington, LA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    985-871-6020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Farhad Aduli is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Aduli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Metabolic Syndrome, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Aduli is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
    Experienced in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
    Referral may be required

    Parish Primary Care LLC

    20 Starbrush Cir, 
    Covington,, LA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    985-777-7000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Salvatore Buttaci is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Covington,, Louisiana. Dr. Buttaci is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Angina, Hypertension, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy. Dr. Buttaci is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
    Experienced in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
    Referral may be required

    St. Tammany Cancer Center - A Campus Of Ochsner Medical Center

    900 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Bekir Melek is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Melek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, and Ectopic Heartbeat. Dr. Melek is board certified in National Board Of Echocardiography - Cardiology, American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiology, and Alliance For Physician Certification And Advancement (APCA) - Cardiology. Dr. Melek is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm

    Dr. Edward R. Kofsky
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm

    Dr. Edward R. Kofsky
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    985-875-2828
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Kofsky is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Kofsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Arterial Embolism, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Kofsky is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Surgery. Dr. Kofsky is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm

    Dr. Ali Khoobehi
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm

    Dr. Ali Khoobehi
    Vascular Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Lakeview Regional Physician Group - Covington

    101 Judge Tanner Blvd Ste 300, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    985-871-1548
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ali Khoobehi is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Khoobehi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Khoobehi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
    Experienced in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
    Referral may be required

    Lakeview Regional Physician Group - Covington

    101 Judge Tanner Blvd Ste 300, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    985-871-1548
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Gabriel Lasala is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Lasala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. Dr. Lasala is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm

    Dr. Philip A. Gardner
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm

    Dr. Philip A. Gardner
    Vascular Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Lakeview Cardiology Specialists LLC

    101 Judge Tanner Blvd Ste 106, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    985-867-2128
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Philip Gardner is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Gardner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Renovascular Hypertension, Peripheral Artery Disease, and Arterial Insufficiency. Dr. Gardner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm

    Dr. John R. Breaux
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm

    Dr. John R. Breaux
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    East Jefferson Physicians Group LLC

    64040 Hwy 434, Suite 101, 
    Lacombe, LA 
     (13.7 miles away)
    985-882-6221
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    John Breaux is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Lacombe, Louisiana. Dr. Breaux is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Breaux is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm?

    An aneurysm is an abnormal widening or ballooning of a portion of an artery due to weakness in the wall of the blood vessel.

    A thoracic aortic aneurysm occurs in the part of the body's largest artery (the aorta) that passes through the chest.

    When should I see a Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm doctor near covington, 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 Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm doctor near covington, 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 do I find the best Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm doctor near covington, LA?

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    How does MediFind rank Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm doctors near covington, 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 Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm doctors near covington, 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 Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm doctor near covington, 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 Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm 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 Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm doctor near covington, 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 Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm 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 Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm 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 Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm doctors near covington, LA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm 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 Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm 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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