Expertise in
12
conditions

Dr. Orlando Deffer

Cardiology
East Jefferson Heart And Vascular Care
4228 Houma Blvd Fl 3, 
Metairie,, LA 
Accepting New Patients
Referral may be required
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Expertise in
12
conditions
East Jefferson Heart And Vascular Care
4228 Houma Blvd Fl 3, 
Metairie,, LA 

Overview

Orlando Deffer is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Metairie,, Louisiana.

Dr. Deffer is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, and Pacemaker Implantation.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Deffer is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in LA

Hospital Affiliations

East Jefferson General Hospital
Ochsner Medical Center Acute
Touro Infirmary
Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
MetLife
  • PPO
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

East Jefferson Heart and Vascular Care
4228 Houma Blvd Fl 3, Metairie,, LA 70006

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.

2 Total Publications

A cardiovascular clinic patients' survey to assess challenges and opportunities of digital health adoption during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A cardiovascular clinic patients' survey to assess challenges and opportunities of digital health adoption during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Journal: Cardiovascular digital health journal
Published: November 23, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Orlando Deffer

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Orlando Deffer?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Orlando Deffer by calling their office at 504-503-4102. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Orlando Deffer a top-rated expert for Atrial Fibrillation?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Orlando Deffer is classified as an Distinguished expert for Atrial Fibrillation, 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. Orlando Deffer specialize in?

While Dr. Orlando Deffer is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Atrial Fibrillation, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.

Does Dr. Orlando Deffer participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Orlando Deffer has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Atrial Fibrillation. You can view a list of Dr. Orlando Deffer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Orlando Deffer accept my insurance?

Dr. Orlando Deffer accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 504-503-4102 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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