Overview
Orlando Deffer is a Cardiologist in Metairie,, Louisiana. Dr. Deffer is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, and Pacemaker Implantation.
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
4224 Houma Blvd Ste 500, Metairie,, LA 70006
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.
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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 504-455-0842. 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 504-455-0842 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
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Deffer isDistinguished. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Advanced
- AnginaDr. Deffer isAdvanced. Learn about Angina.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Deffer isAdvanced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Deffer isAdvanced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)Dr. Deffer isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Septal Defect (ASD).
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Deffer isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
- Experienced
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Deffer isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Deffer isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Deffer isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Deffer isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Deffer isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Deffer isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.