Find a Cardiac Surgeon in Covington, Louisiana (LA)
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Local Cardiac Surgeons
Dr. Leonardo Orejarena, MD
- 1000 Ochsner Boulevard
- Covington,
- Louisiana
- 70433
Specialties
- Cardiac Surgery
- Cardiology
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Internal Medicine
Gender
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Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
Covington Information
Covington, Louisiana is home to 1 practicing cardiac surgeon who has an office in the zip code 70433.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Covington has a population of 9,347, which gives it a specialist to resident ratio of 1 cardiac surgeon for every 9,347 residents.
Louisiana Information
Louisiana was named after French King Louis XIV, and the state joined the union in 1812. Louisiana’s population is 4,523,628, and Baton Rouge is its capital city. Louisiana has rich cultural heritage that is celebrated at many festivals all over the state. Taste a variety of cuisines, including Cajun and Creole food. Listen to jazz or zydeco music in New Orleans, visit the French Quarter, attend the Mardi Gras in the spring, or take a steamboat trip down the Mississippi River.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Louisiana has a population of 4,523,628. Of this population, 1,132,763 are under the age of 18 and 528,837 are at or above the age of 65.
Cardiac Surgery Information
Description
Cardiac surgery involves surgery on the heart or heart valves. A cardiac surgeon performs heart surgery, also known as coronary artery bypass surgery, on patients who have heart disease or heart valve disorders. Reasons that may make heart surgery necessary are: coronary artery disease, congenital heart defects, disease of the heart valves, or heart attack. Some heart conditions can cause permanent damage to the heart muscle, and can be fatal.
