Overview
Frank Smart is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Dr. Smart is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Pulmonary Edema, Cardiomyopathy, and Cardiac Ablation.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 29 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Smart is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
2832 Burdette St, New Orleans, LA 70125
2000 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70112
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
3 Clinical Trials
Cardiovascular Institute
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Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
Carl Lavie is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Lavie is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Heart Transplant. Dr. Lavie is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Lavie is currently accepting new patients.
Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
Mark Effron is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Effron is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Coronary Syndrome, Heart Attack, Atrial Fibrillation, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Effron is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiology. Dr. Effron is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Frank W. Smart
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Frank W. Smart?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Frank W. Smart by calling their office at 504-866-2741. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Frank W. Smart a top-rated expert for Heart Failure?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Frank W. Smart is classified as an Distinguished expert for Heart Failure, 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. Frank W. Smart specialize in?
While Dr. Frank W. Smart is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Heart Failure, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), and Pulmonary Edema. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology.
Does Dr. Frank W. Smart participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Frank W. Smart has published 29 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Failure. You can view a list of Dr. Frank W. Smart's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Frank W. Smart accept my insurance?
Dr. Frank W. Smart accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 504-866-2741 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)Dr. Smart isDistinguished. Learn about Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM).
- Heart FailureDr. Smart isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Advanced
- CardiomyopathyDr. Smart isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- HypertensionDr. Smart isAdvanced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Smart isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Experienced
- AnginaDr. Smart isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Smart isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Smart isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Smart isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Smart isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.