Overview
Jose Mena is a Thoracic Surgeon in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Mena is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Insufficiency, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Carotid Artery Surgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1000 Ochsner Blvd Ste 2291, Covington, LA 70433
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jose Mena
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jose Mena?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Jose Mena 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. Jose Mena a top-rated expert for Arterial Insufficiency?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jose Mena is classified as an Distinguished expert for Arterial Insufficiency, 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. Jose Mena specialize in?
While Dr. Jose Mena is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Arterial Insufficiency, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Jose Mena participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Jose Mena has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Arterial Insufficiency. You can view a list of Dr. Jose Mena's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Jose Mena accept my insurance?
Dr. Jose Mena accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. 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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- Distinguished
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Mena isDistinguished. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Mena isDistinguished. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Mena isDistinguished. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- Advanced
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Mena isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Mena isAdvanced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Mena isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Peripheral Artery DiseaseDr. Mena isAdvanced. Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease.
- Venous InsufficiencyDr. Mena isAdvanced. Learn about Venous Insufficiency.
- Experienced
- Aortic DissectionDr. Mena isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Mena isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Mena isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Mena isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Mena isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- Collapsed LungDr. Mena isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.