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Dr. Orlando Deffer, MD

Cardiology* Age 55
Dr. Orlando Deffer, MD
4.3 (14 Ratings)
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Dr. Orlando Deffer, MD

Cardiology* Age 55
Metairie, LA
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Dr. Orlando Deffer, MD is a Cardiologist in Metairie, LA.

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Dr. Deffer graduated from Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Urena Escuela de Medicina. Dr. Orlando Deffer, MD is a Cardiologist in Metairie, LA. Dr. Deffer currently practices at Internal Medicine Consultants and are affiliated with Tulane Medical Center and East Jefferson General Hospital. Dr. Deffer has experience treating conditions like Pericardial Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Deffer received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 14 times. Dr. Deffer's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Deffer is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Pericardial Disease
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Pericardial Disease
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Angina
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Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Carotid Artery Disease
Chest Pain
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congenital Heart Defects
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Heart Murmur
Heart Palpitations
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Lipid Disorders
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pulmonary Hypertension
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Systolic Heart Failure
Third Degree Heart Block
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Septal Defect
Atrioventricular Septal Defect (AVSD)
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Benign Heart Tumors
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Sarcoidosis
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Coarctation of the Aorta
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Disease
Cor Pulmonale
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Endocarditis
Heart Block
Hyperkalemia
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Idiopathic Hypotension
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Long QT Syndrome
Marfan Syndrome
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Orthostatic Hypotension
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericarditis
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Second Degree Heart Block
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Septal Defect
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Typical Atrial Flutter
Unstable Angina
Venous Hypertension
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Arrhythmia Screening
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion
Cardioversion, Elective
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test

Insurance Accepted

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    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • National POS
    HMO Premier HMO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • MVP Health Care PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    Navigate POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
  • GA Employee Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • BlueConnect HMO-POS
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Verity Healthnet POS
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna
    Cigna PPO
  • Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO

Locations

  1. 1 East Jefferson General Hospital
    4200 Houma Blvd, Metairie, LA 70006
  2. 2 Cardiovascular Specilaists Inc.
    4224 Houma Blvd Ste 500, Metairie, LA 70006
  3. 3 East Jefferson Heart and Vascular Care
    4228 Houma Blvd Fl 3, Metairie, LA 70006

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Deffer
4.3
Based on 14 Reviews
5 Stars (11)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (2)

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Patient Reviews
Apr 21, 2024
He is very patient, takes his time with you and really listens to what you have to say. He makes you feel like you are his only patient. I would go as far to say, He's THE BEST! Fantastic guy. He took EXCELLENT care of my Mom and Dad for years. Their previous Dr's had them on like 8 different medications, he dropped it down to 3! They immediately started feeling better, were more active and very Thankful for all he did for them. This Man is Da BEST! His staff is Second to None!
Kent Libby — Apr 21, 2024
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Specialties*
Cardiology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Urena Escuela de Medicina
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease
Board Certifications
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Orlando Deffer, MD is affiliated with Tulane Medical Center and East Jefferson General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Orlando Deffer, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Tulane Medical Center

    1415 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA

  • East Jefferson General Hospital

    4200 Houma Blvd, Metairie, LA