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Dr. Richard Abben, MD

Cardiology* Age 72
Dr. Richard Abben, MD
5.0 (66 Ratings)

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Dr. Richard Abben, MD is a Cardiologist in Houma, LA.
Dr. Richard Abben, MD
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Dr. Richard Abben, MD

Cardiology* Age 72
Houma, LA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Abben, MD is a Cardiologist in Houma, LA.

About

Dr. Abben graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine. Dr. Richard Abben, MD is a Cardiologist in Houma, LA. Dr. Abben currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Ochsner Saint Anne General Hospital, Terrebonne General Health System, Lady of the Sea General Hospital and Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. Dr. Abben has experience treating conditions like Heart Disease, Hyperlipidemia and Chronic Congestive Heart Failure among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Abben received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 66 times. Dr. Abben's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Abben is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Heart Disease
Hyperlipidemia
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Heart Disease
Hyperlipidemia
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Cardiomyopathy
Carotid Artery Disease
Congestive Heart Failure
Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Lipid Disorders
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Second Degree Heart Block
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Systolic Heart Failure
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardioversion, Elective
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Atherosclerosis
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Pulmonary Hypertension
Third Degree Heart Block
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Angina
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Chest Pain
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Endocarditis
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Murmur
Heart Palpitations
Hyperkalemia
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Hypokalemia
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Orthostatic Hypotension
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Syncope
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Tricuspid Valve Disease
Typical Atrial Flutter
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiac Ultrasound
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Acute Endocarditis
Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Aortopulmonary Septal Defect
Arteriovenous Fistula
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Septal Defect
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Tamponade
Congenital Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Heart Block
Idiopathic Hypotension
Infective Endocarditis
Kawasaki Disease
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Long QT Syndrome
Marfan Syndrome
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Pericarditis
Postpartum Cardiomyopathy
Postthrombotic Syndrome
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Prinzmetal Angina
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Pulmonary Venous Return Anomaly
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Secondary Hypertension
Septal Defect
Subacute Endocarditis
Systemic Vasculitis
Tricuspid Valve Atresia
Unstable Angina
Venous Compression
Venous Hypertension
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Arrhythmia Screening
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Atherectomy
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
Electrophysiological Study
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Impella Device
Mitral Valve Surgery
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
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
Thoracentesis
Tilt Table Testing
Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair
Treadmill Stress Test

Insurance Accepted

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

Locations

  1. 1 Cardiovascular Institute of the South LLC
    225 Dunn St, Houma, LA 70360
  2. 2 Office
    102 Twin Oaks Dr, Raceland, LA 70394
  3. 3 Office
    191 Innovation Ct # B, Gray, LA 70359

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Abben
5.0
Based on 66 Reviews
5 Stars (65)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (0)

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Oct 08, 2024
Professional, caring, attentive to patients
JoJo — Oct 08, 2024
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Specialties*
Cardiology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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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. Richard Abben, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Abben's profile.

Dr. Abben frequently treats the following conditions: Heart Disease, Hyperlipidemia and Chronic Congestive Heart Failure. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Abben, MD is affiliated with Ochsner Saint Anne General Hospital, Terrebonne General Health System, Lady of the Sea General Hospital and Thibodaux Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Richard Abben, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ochsner Saint Anne General Hospital

    4608 Highway 1, Raceland, LA

  • Terrebonne General Health System

    8166 Main St, Houma, LA

  • Lady of the Sea General Hospital

    200 W 134th Pl, Cut Off, LA

  • Thibodaux Regional Medical Center

    602 N Acadia Rd, Thibodaux, LA