Overview
Hector Ventura is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Dr. Ventura is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Transplant, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 177 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials. Dr. Ventura is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
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 O. Ventura
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Hector O. Ventura?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Hector O. 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 O. Ventura a top-rated expert for Heart Failure?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Hector O. Ventura 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. Hector O. Ventura specialize in?
While Dr. Hector O. 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 O. Ventura participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Hector O. Ventura has published 177 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Failure. You can view a list of Dr. Hector O. 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 O. Ventura accept my insurance?
Dr. Hector O. 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
- Distinguished
- CardiomyopathyDr. Ventura isDistinguished. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Heart FailureDr. Ventura isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Failure.
- 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.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Ventura isExperienced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)Dr. Ventura isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Ventura isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)Dr. Ventura isExperienced. Learn about Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM).
- EndoscopyDr. Ventura isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Familial Hypertrophic CardiomyopathyDr. Ventura isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
- Heart AttackDr. Ventura isExperienced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- High CholesterolDr. Ventura isExperienced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- Hypertensive Heart DiseaseDr. Ventura isExperienced. Learn about Hypertensive Heart Disease.
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)Dr. Ventura isExperienced. Learn about Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM).
- Mitral StenosisDr. Ventura isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Stenosis.
- NecrosisDr. Ventura isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Ventura isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- Peripartum CardiomyopathyDr. Ventura isExperienced. Learn about Peripartum Cardiomyopathy.
- Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive DiseaseDr. Ventura isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease.
- Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM)Dr. Ventura isExperienced. Learn about Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM).
- Sleeve GastrectomyDr. Ventura isExperienced. Learn about Sleeve Gastrectomy.
- Subvalvular Aortic StenosisDr. Ventura isExperienced. Learn about Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis.
- Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Ventura isExperienced. Learn about Ventricular Tachycardia.