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Dr. Hector Mena, MD

Rheumatology*
3.9 (70)
Map Pin Small Baton Rouge, LA
Accepting new patients
58 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Hector Mena, MD

Dr. Hector Mena, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA. They specialize in Rheumatology, has 58 years of experience. They graduated from University of Costa Rica and is affiliated with Ochsner Acadia General Hospital and Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center. Dr. Mena, completed a residency at University Of Texas Teaching Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Mena an average 3.9 star rating.

Dr. Mena works at The Baton Rouge Clinic AMC in Baton Rouge, LA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Mena's Office Locations

  1. 1
    The Baton Rouge Clinic AMC
    7373 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 769-4044
    Monday
    07:00 - 18:00
    Tuesday
    07:00 - 18:00
    Wednesday
    07:00 - 18:00
    Thursday
    07:00 - 18:00
    Friday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2
    Office
    5131 Odonovan Dr Ste 400, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 374-0110
  3. 3
    Stacy D Jones MD
    3401 North Blvd Ste 130, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 387-7902
  4. 4
    Baton Rouge General Medical Center
    8585 Picardy Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70809 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 387-7000

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  • Ochsner Acadia General Hospital
  • Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center

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    3.9
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    Based on 70 ratings
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    About Dr. Hector Mena, MD

    Specialties*
    • Rheumatology

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    Years of Experience
    • 58 years of experience
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    • English
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    • 1801817572
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Baylor University|The Worcester Foundation For Experimental Biology
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University Of Texas Teaching Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Philadelphia General Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Costa Rica
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    Dr. Hector Mena, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Mena is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Mena works at The Baton Rouge Clinic AMC in Baton Rouge, LA. View the full address on Dr. Mena’s profile.

    70 patients have reviewed Dr. Mena. The overall rating for this provider is 3.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Mena.

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