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Dr. Edward R. Kofsky

Thoracic Surgery
Ochsner Health
Ochsner Health Center - Covington
1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
Covington, LA 
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Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
Ochsner Health
Ochsner Health Center - Covington
1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
Covington, LA 
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Overview

Edward Kofsky is a Thoracic Surgeon in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Kofsky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Necrosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Kofsky is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Thoracic Surgery
Licenses
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in NY
Board Certifications
American Board Of Surgery - Surgery
American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
St Tammany Parish Hospital
Ochsner Medical Center Acute
Slidell Memorial Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Innovation Health
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Managed Health Services
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Medicaid
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Piedmont
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Locations

Ochsner Health Center - Covington
1000 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, LA 70433
Call: 985-875-2828

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.


1 Total Publications

Left Atrial Appendage Epicardial Clip (AtriClip): Essentials and Post-Procedure Management.
Left Atrial Appendage Epicardial Clip (AtriClip): Essentials and Post-Procedure Management.
Journal: Journal of atrial fibrillation
Published: July 12, 2018
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Carl Rigby is a Thoracic Surgeon in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Rigby is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Dissection, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

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      • Aneurysm Repair
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