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Dr. Frank Arena, MD

Cardiology* Age 62
Dr. Frank Arena, MD
4.6 (39 Ratings)

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Dr. Frank Arena, MD is a Cardiologist in Covington, LA.
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Dr. Frank Arena, MD

Cardiology* Age 62
Covington, LA
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Frank Arena, MD is a Cardiologist in Covington, LA.

About

Dr. Arena graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 1989 and completed a residency at Charity Hosp-LSU Div.Dr. Frank Arena, MD is a Cardiologist in Covington, LA and has 35 years experience. Dr. Arena currently practices at LA Heart Center and are affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital, Tulane Medical Center, North Oaks Medical Center and Riverside Medical Center. Dr. Arena has experience treating conditions like Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD and PVD) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Arena received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 39 times. Dr. Arena's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Arena is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Peripheral Edema
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Peripheral Edema
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Peripheral Edema
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Angina
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Carotid Artery Disease
Chest Pain
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Lipid Disorders
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Prinzmetal Angina
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Systolic Heart Failure
Third Degree Heart Block
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Unstable Angina
Vitamin D Deficiency
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardioversion, Elective
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Endocarditis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm and Dissection of Heart
Aneurysm of Heart
Ankle Disorders
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Aortopulmonary Septal Defect
Atrial Septal Defect
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Autonomic Disorders
Benign Heart Tumors
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Disease
Congenital Mitral Valve Insufficiency
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Endocarditis
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Block
Heart Murmur
Hyperkalemia
Hypokalemia
Infective Endocarditis
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipidoses (incl. Gaucher Disease)
Long QT Syndrome
Marfan Syndrome
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Orthostatic Hypotension
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Postthrombotic Syndrome
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Second Degree Heart Block
Secondary Hypertension
Septal Defect
Sinus Tachycardia
Subacute Endocarditis
Systemic Vasculitis
Thrombosis
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Typical Atrial Flutter
Varicose Veins
Vascular Disease
Venous Compression
Venous Hypertension
Venous Insufficiency
Venous Ulcer
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arrhythmia Screening
Atherectomy
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Impella Device
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Laser Ablation
Mechanical Thrombectomy
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Surgery
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Implantation, Permanent
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Pharmacologic Stress Test, Adenosine
Pulmonary Thrombectomy
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
Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
Treadmill Stress Test
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Vascular Surgical Procedure
Venous Sclerotherapy

Insurance Accepted

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    Cigna PPO
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  • Open Access
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  • Aetna HMO
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    Choice Plus POS II
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  • Medicare
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    Humana
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
    First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Coventry Health Care
  • MultiPlan PPO
    PHCS Network PPO
  • Medicaid
  • Choice Plus POS
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Locations

  1. 1 Covington
    39 Starbrush Cir, Covington, LA 70433
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (985) 871-4155
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Arena
4.6
Based on 39 Reviews
5 Stars (34)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (3)

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Patient Reviews
Jul 25, 2024
Dr. Arena is very compassionate and thorough. He always takes his time with you and makes sure that your medical needs are addressed. Dr. Arena is a great problem solver too and tackles even the most perplexing medical conditions. How wonderful to not only have a brilliant doctor, but also one with a wonderful bedside manner! Thank you!
— Jul 25, 2024
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Specialties*
Cardiology
Interventional Cardiology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine and Interventional Cardiology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Charity Hosp-LSU Div
    1990
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Charity Hosp-LSU Div
    1992
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Cardiovascular Institute Of The South-Lafayette|University Of California Davis
    1997
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Frank Arena, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Arena's profile.

Dr. Arena frequently treats the following conditions: Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD and PVD). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Frank Arena, MD is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital, Tulane Medical Center, North Oaks Medical Center and Riverside Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Frank Arena, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine and Interventional Cardiology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Tammany Parish Hospital

    1202 S Tyler St, Covington, LA

  • Tulane Medical Center

    1415 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA

  • North Oaks Medical Center

    15790 Paul Vega Md Dr, Hammond, LA

  • Riverside Medical Center

    1900 Main St, Franklinton, LA