Overview
Tapash Palit is a Vascular Surgeon in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Palit is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Acute Arterial Occlusion of Kidney, Gangrene, and Carotid Artery Surgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
4500 10th St, Marrero, LA 70072
2000 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70112
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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Ochsner Health Center - West Bank
Dr. Charles Leithead is a native of Lake Charles, Louisiana and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences with a minor in French at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. He received his Doctor of Medicine from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. He completed an Integrated Vascular Surgery Residency at The University of Alabama at Birmingham.Dr. Leithead treats a wide variety of vascular conditions including aneurysms, carotid artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, DVT (blood clots), spider veins and varicose veins with both open surgery and minimally invasive procedures. He is the Medical Director of The Ochsner Vein Clinic. He has both a clinical and research interest in limb salvage. Dr. Leithead was awarded his Physician in Vascular Interpretation certification by the Alliance for Certification and Advancement.During his residency, he received the William D. Jordan, Jr. Award of Excellence and Integrity. Dr. Leithead was awarded the Ochsner Medical School Teaching Excellence Award for the Department of Surgery. Dr. Leithead was also a nominee for Teacher of the Year. He was one of four finalists for the Ochsner Health System Physician of the Year.Dr. Leithead loves being a vascular surgeon because he has a passion for vascular surgery and treating patients from head to toe. He enjoys individualizing each patient's care, assuring they receive the best treatment for their particular need, with or without a surgical intervention. It brings joy to Dr. Leithead to improve his patients' quality of life and to always be there for his patients. Dr. Leithead treats his patients like family. Dr. Leithead is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Venous Insufficiency, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, and Meige Disease.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Tapash Palit
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Tapash Palit?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Tapash Palit by calling their office at 504-412-1960. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Tapash Palit a top-rated expert for Carotid Artery Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Tapash Palit is classified as an Advanced expert for Carotid Artery Disease, 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. Tapash Palit specialize in?
While Dr. Tapash Palit is a Vascular Surgery, they have specific expertise in Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, and Acute Arterial Occlusion of Kidney. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Vascular Surgery.
Does Dr. Tapash Palit participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Tapash Palit has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Carotid Artery Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Tapash Palit's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Tapash Palit accept my insurance?
Dr. Tapash Palit accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 504-412-1960 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
- Advanced
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Palit isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Palit isAdvanced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Palit isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Acute Arterial Occlusion of KidneyDr. Palit isExperienced. Learn about Acute Arterial Occlusion of Kidney.
- Aortic DissectionDr. Palit isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Palit isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Palit isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Palit isExperienced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.