The 20 Best Heart Bypass Surgery Doctors near Lafayette, LA

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Heart Bypass Surgery

Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 139 doctor with experience in Heart Bypass Surgery near Lafayette, LA. Of these, 109 are Experienced and 30 are Advanced.

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139 providers found
    Advanced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Heart & Vascular Institute

    1453 E. Bert Kouns Ind. Loop, Suite 318, Suite 319, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Danish is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Danish is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Esophageal Perforation, Cardiac Tamponade, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Danish is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery and American Board Of Surgery.

    Advanced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Heart & Vascular Institute

    1453 E. Bert Kouns Ind. Loop, Suite 318, Suite 319, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Evans is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Evans is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Collapsed Lung, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Evans is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery and American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Wkmc Cardiovascular Consultants

    2727 Hearne Ave, Suite 301, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Basel Kasabali is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Kasabali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. He is also highly rated in 59 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Kasabali is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
    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 Heart Bypass Surgery. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Necrosis, 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 Heart Bypass Surgery
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Specialty Health Center - Business Park

    1341 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gregory Eckholdt is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Eckholdt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Arterial Insufficiency, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Eckholdt is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Cardiothoracic Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Cardiothoracic Surgery. Dr. Eckholdt is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Advanced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Referral may be required

    North Oaks Cardiology Clinic

    15813 Paul Vega Md Dr Ste 403, 
    Hammond, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nidal Abi Rafeh is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Abi Rafeh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Angina, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Carl Lavie is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Lavie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Heart Transplant. Dr. Lavie is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Lavie is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Heart & Vascular Institute

    2108 Texas Ave., Suite 3080, Suite 3080, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Naseem Jaffrani is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Jaffrani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Metabolic Syndrome, Atherosclerosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Jaffrani is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Interventional Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Heart & Vascular Institute

    3311 Prescott Road, Suite 112, Suite 112, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alaa Younes is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Younes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Coronary Heart Disease, Necrosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Younes is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Heart & Vascular Institute

    3311 Prescott Road, Suite 112, Suite 112, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Freedman is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Freedman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Necrosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Atherectomy. Dr. Freedman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cardiovascular Institute

    8401 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Garland Green is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Green is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stable Angina, Metabolic Syndrome, Angina, Atherectomy, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Green is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiology.

    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Cardiology | Cardiac Electrophysiology
    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Cardiology | Cardiac Electrophysiology
    Referral required

    St. Frances Cabrini

    3330 Masonic Dr., 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harry Hawthorne is a Cardiologist and a Cardiac Electrophysiologist practicing medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Hawthorne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. He is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Internal Medicine

    Cardiovascular Institute

    1320 Martin Luther King Drive, 
    Thibodaux, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ahmad Jabbar is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Dr. Jabbar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Venous Insufficiency, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Idiopathic Edema, Hypertension, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cardiovascular Institute

    1901 Manhattan Blvd, Suite 200, 
    Harvey, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Owen Mogabgab is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Harvey, Louisiana. Dr. Mogabgab is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Nasal Flaring, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patrick Parrino is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Parrino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Parrino is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Cardiothoracic Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Cardiothoracic Surgery. Dr. Parrino is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Interventional Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Cardiology Specialists Of Acadiana LLC

    315 Rue Louis Xiv, 
    Lafayette,, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jon Leleux is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Lafayette,, Louisiana. Dr. Leleux is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. He is also highly rated in 67 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Angina, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    CHRISTUS Heart & Vascular Institute

    2108 Texas Ave Ste 3080, 
    Alexandria,, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Syed Rizvi is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Alexandria,, Louisiana. Dr. Rizvi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Endocarditis, Heart Attack, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Vernon A Valentino MD Apmc

    5000 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Bldg 1, 
    Lafayette,, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brent Rochon is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Lafayette,, Louisiana. Dr. Rochon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Apoplexy, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Attack, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Lake Charles Memorial Heart And Vascular Center

    1717 Oak Park Blvd, 
    Lake Charles,, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Thompson is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Lake Charles,, Louisiana. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Lake Charles Memorial Heart And Vascular Center

    1717 Oak Park Blvd, 
    Lake Charles,, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jean White is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Lake Charles,, Louisiana. Dr. White is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    When should I see a Heart Bypass Surgery doctor near Lafayette, 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 a Heart Bypass Surgery doctor near Lafayette, 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 Heart Bypass Surgery doctors near Lafayette, 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 Heart Bypass Surgery doctors near Lafayette, 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 a Heart Bypass Surgery doctor near Lafayette, 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 Heart Bypass Surgery doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Heart Bypass Surgery 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 a Heart Bypass Surgery doctor near Lafayette, 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 Heart Bypass Surgery 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 Heart Bypass Surgery 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 Heart Bypass Surgery doctors near Lafayette, LA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Heart Bypass Surgery 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 a Heart Bypass Surgery doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Heart Bypass Surgery 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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