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Dr. Richard Gilmore, MD

Cardiology*
4.8 (9)
Map Pin Small Lake Charles, LA
Accepting new patients
47 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Richard Gilmore, MD

Dr. Richard Gilmore, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Lake Charles, LA. They specialize in Cardiology, has 47 years of experience, and is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease. They graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine and is affiliated with Christus Ochsner Saint Patrick Hospital and Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Gilmore an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Gilmore works at Practice in Lake Charles, LA with other offices in Jennings, LA. They frequently treat conditions like Shortness of Breath, Hypotension and Hypotension (Excluding Maternal) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. 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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Conditions Treated and Procedures Performed

Dr. Gilmore's Office Locations

  1. 1
    R. Mark Williams MD Apmc
    501 DOCTOR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DR, Lake Charles, LA 70601 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (337) 312-8232
  2. 2
    Imperial Health-cardiovascular Specialists of Swla
    600 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (337) 436-3813
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  3. 3
    Christus Ochsner St. Patrick
    524 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (337) 436-2511
  4. 4
    Imperial Health Llp
    1322 Elton Rd Ste H, Jennings, LA 70546 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (337) 246-7200

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Christus Ochsner Saint Patrick Hospital
  • Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Shortness of Breath
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Shortness of Breath
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Aortic Ectasia
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Orthostatic Hypotension
Tobacco Use Disorder
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Angina
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Carotid Artery Disease
Chest Pain
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congenital Heart Defects
Congestive Heart Failure
Constipation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Dehydration
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Heart Murmur
Heart Palpitations
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Hypokalemia
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Lipid Disorders
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pulmonary Hypertension
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Second Degree Heart Block
Septal Defect
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Syncope
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Systolic Heart Failure
Third Degree Heart Block
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Unstable Angina
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Vitamin D Deficiency
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardioversion, Elective
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adult Failure to Thrive
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Stenosis
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cachexia
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Cardiac Sarcoidosis
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Congenital Heart Disease
Cor Pulmonale
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Endocarditis
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fever
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Foot Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Leukocytopenia
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Long QT Syndrome
Marfan Syndrome
Nausea
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Noninfective Endocarditis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericarditis
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Secondary Hypertension
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Typical Atrial Flutter
Urinary Incontinence
Venous Compression
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Hypertension
Ventricular Fibrillation
Arrhythmia Screening
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Immunization Administration
Impella Device
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Pharmacologic Stress Test, Adenosine
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Thoracentesis
Thrombolysis
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test
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    Specialties*
    • Cardiology

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    Specialties*
    Years of Experience
    • 47 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1609842814
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University Tex SW
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Parkland Memorial Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Washington School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Gilmore has seen patients for Shortness of Breath, Hypotension and Hypotension (Excluding Maternal), and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Gilmore on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    9 patients have reviewed Dr. Gilmore. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Gilmore.

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