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Dr. Umesh A Patel, MD

Cardiology*
4.6 (71)
Map Pin Small Covington, LA
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Umesh A Patel, MD

Dr. Umesh A Patel, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Covington, LA. They specialize in Cardiology, has 45 years of experience, and is board certified in Cardiology. They graduated from University College London, University Of London, School Of Medicine and is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital, Lakeview Hospital and Slidell Memorial Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Patel an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Patel works at LA Heart Center in Covington, LA. They frequently treat conditions like Sinus Tachycardia, Hypotension and Hypotension (Excluding Maternal) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield 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. Patel's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Covington
    39 Starbrush Cir, Covington, LA 70433 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (985) 871-4155

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Saint Tammany Parish Hospital
  • Lakeview Hospital
  • Slidell Memorial Hospital

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Sinus Tachycardia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Sinus Tachycardia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)

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Sinus Tachycardia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Orthostatic Hypotension
Peripheral Edema
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Angina
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Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Fibrillation
Cardiomyopathy
Carotid Artery Disease
Chest Pain
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Congenital Heart Defects
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypokalemia
Lipid Disorders
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Prinzmetal Angina
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Systolic Heart Failure
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Vitamin D Deficiency
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiac Ultrasound
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Accelerated Hypertension
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Allergic Reactions to Medications
Aneurysm
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Ankle Disorders
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Diseases
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Arteriovenous Fistula
Atrial Arrhythmia
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Atrial Tachyarrhythmia With Short PR Interval
Atrioventricular Septal Defect (AVSD)
Autonomic Disorders
Autonomic Dysreflexia
Autonomic Neuropathy
Buerger's Disease
Cardiac Arrest
Cardiomegaly
Cardiovascular Disease
Carotid Artery Occlusion
Carotid Atherosclerosis
Carotid Sinus Syncope
Chemical Sensitivity
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Orthostatic Hypotension
Coarctation of the Aorta
Congenital Aneurysms of the Great Vessels
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Coronary Artery Calcification
Coronary Atherosclerosis
Diabetes
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Diastolic Dysfunction
Dissecting Aneurysm
Dizziness
Edema
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Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia
Familial Dysautonomia
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fatigue
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Fibromyalgia
Heart Block
Heart Murmur
Heart Valve Diseases
High Cholesterol
High Triglycerides
Hyperkalemia
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Idiopathic Edema
Leg Circulation
Leg Pain
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Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Marfan Syndrome
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Medication Issues
Medication-Induced Muscle Weakness
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Motor Neuropathy
Motor Neuropathy, Peripheral With Dysautonomia
Multifocal Premature Beats
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Palpitations
Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia
Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Peripheral Artery Disease
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
Potassium Deficiency
Pulmonary Edema
Raynaud's Disease
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Secondary Hypertension
Septal Defect
Sinus Arrhythmia
Stroke
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Suprarenal Aneurysm
Syncopal Paroxysmal Tachycardia
Tachycardia
Thrombosis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Transient Tachycardia
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Typical Atrial Flutter
Vascular Disease
Venous Hypertension
Ventricular Arrhythmia
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Fibrillation, Idiopathic
Visceral Aneurysm
Weakness
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Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aneurysm Stenting
Angiography
Angioplasty
Angioplasty With Stent Placement
Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Valve Repair
Aortic Valve Replacement
Arterial Doppler Ultrasound
Arterial Duplex Ultrasound
Atherectomy
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
B-Scan Ultrasound
Balloon Angioplasty
Blood Pressure Management
Calcium Score
Cardiac Ablation
Cardiac Angiography
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardiac Event Monitor
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac Procedure
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
Cardiac Shunting Procedures
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Carotid Surgery
Carotid Ultrasound
Carotid Vertebral Sonography
Cholesterol Management
Chronic Diabetes Management
Complex Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Ablation
Coronary Angiogram
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Revascularization
Coronary Artery Revascularization Using Arterial Conduits
Coronary Atherectomy
Coronary Interventional Procedures
Coronary Stenting
Coumadin® Management
Cryoablation
CT Scan (Computed Tomography)
Defibrillator Implantation
Device Implantation and Extraction
Device Therapy of Heart Failure
Diagnostic Angiography
Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization
Diagnostic Imaging
Diagnostic Testing
Diagnostic Ultrasound
Dobutamine Stress Echocardiography
Electrophysiological Study
Endoscopic Ultrasound
Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Extremity Ultrasound
Genetic Testing
Health Screening
Heart Failure Management
Heart Surgery
Heart Valve Replacement
Holter Monitoring
ICD Monitoring
Impella Device
In-Office Ultrasound
Interpretation of Exercise Stress Tests
Laser Angioplasty
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Lipid Profile
Lower Extremity Peripheral Ultrasound
Medication Management
Minimally Invasive Atrial Fibrillation Ablation
Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Mitral Valve Surgery
Non-Transplant Heart Failure Treatment
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pacemaker Monitoring
Pacemaker Therapy for Heart Failure
Peripheral Angiograms
Peripheral Angioplasty
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Peripheral Vascular Intervention
Peripheral Vascular Stenting
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Pharmacologic Stress Testing
Preventive Care
PTCA - Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty
Radiofrequency Ablation
Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation
Renal Artery Angioplasty
Stenting
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Stress Echocardiogram
Stress Test
Stroke Prevention
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
Thoracentesis
Thrombolysis
Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE)
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Ultrasound
Valvuloplasty
Vascular Stenting
Vein Ablation
Weight Loss Management
Weight Maintenance
Wellness Coaching
Wellness Examination
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    Specialties*
    • Cardiology

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    Years of Experience
    • 45 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Gujarati
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    NPI Number
    • 1629070826
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Tulane University|TULANE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Tulane University Hospital and Clinics
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University College London, University Of London, School Of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine
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    Dr. Patel has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Patel has seen patients for Sinus Tachycardia, Hypotension and Hypotension (Excluding Maternal), and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Patel on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    71 patients have reviewed Dr. Patel. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Patel.

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