Overview
Hector Ventura is a Cardiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Ventura is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Hypertension, Heart Transplant, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 187 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
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.
5 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Hector Ventura
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Hector Ventura?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Hector Ventura by calling their office at 504-842-5638. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Hector Ventura a top-rated expert for Heart Failure?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Hector Ventura is classified as an Elite 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. Hector Ventura specialize in?
While Dr. Hector Ventura is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, and Heart Transplant. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Hector Ventura participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Hector Ventura has published 187 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Failure. You can view a list of Dr. Hector Ventura's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Hector Ventura accept my insurance?
Dr. Hector Ventura accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 504-842-5638 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
- Elite
- Heart FailureDr. Ventura isElite. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Distinguished
- CardiomyopathyDr. Ventura isDistinguished. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Advanced
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Heart TransplantDr. Ventura isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- HypertensionDr. Ventura isAdvanced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Ventura isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Pulmonary HypertensionDr. Ventura isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Hypertension.
- Experienced
- AnginaDr. Ventura isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- AtherosclerosisDr. Ventura isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Ventura isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Bidirectional TachycardiaDr. Ventura isExperienced. Learn about Bidirectional Tachycardia.
- Cardiac AmyloidosisDr. Ventura isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Amyloidosis.