Expertise in
5
conditions

Dr. Edward R. Kofsky

Thoracic Surgery
1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
Covington, LA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Referral may be required
Expertise in
5
conditions
1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
Covington, LA 

Overview

Edward Kofsky is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana.

Dr. Kofsky is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Necrosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Dr. Kofsky is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Kofsky is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in NY

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery - Surgery
American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

St Tammany Parish Hospital
Ochsner Medical Center Acute
Slidell Memorial Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Alliance Plan
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
HealthKeepers
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Innovation Health
  • HMO
Managed Health Services
  • EPO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Piedmont
  • HMO
  • POS
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

Ochsner Health Center - Covington
1000 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, LA 70433

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Edward R. Kofsky

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Edward R. Kofsky?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Edward R. Kofsky by calling their office at 985-875-2828. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Edward R. Kofsky a top-rated expert for Heart Bypass Surgery?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Edward R. Kofsky is classified as an Advanced expert for Heart Bypass Surgery, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Edward R. Kofsky specialize in?

While Dr. Edward R. Kofsky is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Bypass Surgery, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Aortic Valve Replacement. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.

Does Dr. Edward R. Kofsky accept my insurance?

Dr. Edward R. Kofsky accepts most major insurance plans, including CareSource and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 985-875-2828 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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