Expertise in
2
conditions

Dr. Swati Rao

Cardiology
Tulane University School Of Medicine
1430 Tulane Ave, 
New Orleans, LA 
Expertise in
2
conditions
Tulane University School Of Medicine
1430 Tulane Ave, 
New Orleans, LA 
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Overview

Swati Rao is a Cardiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Rao is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Vasculitis, and Cardiac Ablation.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 33 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Cardiology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in LA
Hospital Affiliations
East Jefferson General Hospital
University Medical Center New Orleans
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Aetna
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  • HMO
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Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • 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

Tulane University School of Medicine
1430 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112
Call: 504-988-6113
Other Locations
University Healthcare System L.C.
1415 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112
Call: 504-988-6113

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.

33 Total Publications

Catheter Ablation Is Associated With a Decrease in Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events and All-Cause Mortality in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation and Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Catheter Ablation Is Associated With a Decrease in Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events and All-Cause Mortality in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation and Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Journal: Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology
Published: July 22, 2025
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    • Atrial Fibrillation
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    • Cardiac Ablation
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    • Arrhythmias
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    • Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS)
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