Find answers to common questions about our cardiology services and patient care
Lafayette Heart and Vascular Clinic offers comprehensive cardiovascular care including:
Dr. Bogabathina is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, and interventional cardiology.
We are located at 433 La Neuville Rd, Youngsville, LA 70592. We serve patients throughout Lafayette Parish and the greater Acadiana region including Lafayette, Youngsville, Broussard, and surrounding communities.
Our office hours are:
For after-hours emergencies, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
You can schedule an appointment by:
We will do our best to accommodate your schedule and get you seen as soon as possible.
We accept:
Important: Medicaid managed care plans cannot be accepted on a self-pay basis. We recommend calling our office at (337) 516-2800 to verify coverage before your appointment.
Referral requirements depend on your insurance plan. Medicare patients typically do not need a referral, but many Medicaid and private insurance plans do require one. We recommend checking with your insurance company and calling our office to verify requirements before scheduling.
Please bring:
An echocardiogram is an ultrasound of the heart that creates images to assess heart structure, function, and valve performance. It's a painless, non-invasive test.
You might need one to:
Dr. Bogabathina is board-certified in echocardiography by the National Board of Echocardiography.
We will have your stress testing performed at affiliated facilities. We have plans to expand our in-office services and will update as these become available.
Yes, Dr. Bogabathina is board-certified in interventional cardiology and performs:
These procedures are performed at affiliated hospital facilities where Dr. Bogabathina has full privileges.
Interventional cardiology involves minimally invasive catheter-based procedures to diagnose and treat cardiovascular disease. This includes cardiac catheterization, coronary angioplasty, stent placement, and heart pump support. These procedures often avoid the need for open-heart surgery and typically have shorter recovery times.
Yes, we offer telemedicine services for appropriate visits. Dr. Bogabathina also provides remote interpretation services for hospitals and clinics including EKG interpretation, echocardiogram reading, and telemetry review. Contact our office to determine if a telemedicine visit is appropriate for your specific needs.
Dr. Bogabathina treats all cardiovascular conditions including:
He also provides preventive cardiology services for patients wanting to reduce their cardiovascular risk.
If you are experiencing new chest pain, pressure, or discomfort, especially if accompanied by shortness of breath, sweating, nausea, lightheadedness, or arm/jaw pain, call 911 immediately and follow instructions by the 911 operator.
These could be signs of a heart attack requiring immediate emergency care. Time is critical.
The frequency depends on your individual situation:
Dr. Bogabathina will develop a follow-up plan tailored to your specific needs.
Dr. Hari Bogabathina has extensive training and experience:
Dr. Bogabathina holds multiple board certifications:
All cardiologists are trained in heart disease diagnosis and medical management. Interventional cardiologists have additional specialized training (typically 1-2 years beyond cardiology fellowship) to perform catheter-based procedures like angioplasty and stenting.
Dr. Bogabathina is board-certified in both general cardiology and interventional cardiology, providing comprehensive medical care and advanced procedural expertise.
Yes, we welcome patients seeking second opinions. Please bring all relevant medical records, test results, and imaging studies (or request they be sent to our office) to your appointment. Dr. Bogabathina will thoroughly review your case and provide his expert assessment and recommendations.
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