The 20 Best Aortic Valve Replacement Doctors near covington, LA

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Aortic Valve Replacement

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 11 doctor with experience in Aortic Valve Replacement near covington, LA. Of these, 9 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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11 providers found
    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Kofsky is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Kofsky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Arterial Embolism, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Kofsky is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Surgery. Dr. Kofsky is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Interventional Cardiology
    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Interventional Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Lakeview Regional Physician Group-Structural Cardiology

    101 Judge Tanner Blvd Ste 506, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hamid Salam is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Salam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Atherectomy, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Salam is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Interventional Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    St. Tammany Cardiovascular Care

    1006 S Harrison St, 
    Covington,, LA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    George Isa is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Covington,, Louisiana. Dr. Isa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Heart Attack, Atherosclerosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Isa is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Transplant Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Clinic LLC

    71380 Hwy 21, 
    Covington, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Seal is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Seal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Enlarged Liver, Liver Transplant, and Pancreas Transplant. Dr. Seal is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. Dr. Seal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Rcoa Imaging Service

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington,, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rami Kafa is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Covington,, Louisiana. Dr. Kafa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Kafa is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Health Center- Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shafi Mohamed is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Mohamed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Heart Bypass Surgery, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Mohamed is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Health Center- Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gamal Marey is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Marey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vascular Ring, Double Aortic Arch, Pulmonary Atresia, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aneurysm Repair. Dr. Marey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Specialty Health Center - Business Park

    1341 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gregory Eckholdt is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Eckholdt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Eckholdt is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Cardiothoracic Surgery and American Board Of Surgery - Cardiothoracic Surgery. Dr. Eckholdt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Referral may be required

    Northlake Nephrology Institute

    1970 N Highway 190 Ste 100100, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Simon is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Simon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Simon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cardiomed Clinic LLC

    64040 Highway 434 Ste 101, 
    Lacombe, LA 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Louis Hebert is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Lacombe, Louisiana. Dr. Hebert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Adenocarcinoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Hebert is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    East Jefferson Physicians Group LLC

    64040 Hwy 434, Suite 101, 
    Lacombe, LA 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Breaux is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Lacombe, Louisiana. Dr. Breaux is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Breaux is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    When should I see an Aortic Valve Replacement doctor near covington, LA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Aortic Valve Replacement doctor near covington, LA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Aortic Valve Replacement doctors near covington, LA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Aortic Valve Replacement doctors near covington, LA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Aortic Valve Replacement doctor near covington, LA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Aortic Valve Replacement doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Aortic Valve Replacement doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Aortic Valve Replacement doctor near covington, LA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Aortic Valve Replacement doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Aortic Valve Replacement doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Aortic Valve Replacement doctors near covington, LA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Aortic Valve Replacement doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Aortic Valve Replacement doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Aortic Valve Replacement doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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