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Carl P Fastabend MD

Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease

4/5(10)
501 Dr Michael Debakey Dr Lake Charles LA, 70601
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4/5

About

Dr. Carl Fastabend is a cardiologist practicing in Lake Charles, LA. Dr. Fastabend specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Fastabend also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.

Education and Training

Va Commonwealth Univ, Med Coll of Va Sch of Med, Richmond Va 1974

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 43 years of experience

Expert Publications

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Carl P Fastabend MD's Practice location

Practice At 501 Dr Michael Debakey Dr

501 Dr Michael Debakey Dr -
Lake Charles, LA 70601
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Fax: 337-494-6811

711 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DR -
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
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New patients: 337-312-8247
Fax: 337-493-4355

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CHRISTUS ST PATRICK HOSPITALl

524 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY STREET LAKE CHARLES LA 70601

Head west on South Ryan Street 163 ft
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LAKE CHARLES MEMORIAL HOSPITALl

1701 OAK PARK BLVD LAKE CHARLES LA 70601

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LAKE AREA MEDICAL CENTERl

4200 NELSON ROAD LAKE CHARLES LA 70605

Head west on South Ryan Street 1504 ft
Turn left onto Lake Street (LA 3092) 1.2 mi
Take the ramp on the right 1107 ft
Merge left onto Lake Charles Loop (I 210) 3065 ft
Take the ramp on the right 1148 ft
Make a slight left 156 ft
Turn left onto Nelson Road (LA 1138-2) 1.1 mi
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CHRISTUS ST PATRICK HOSPITALl

524 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY STREET LAKE CHARLES LA 70601

Head east on South Ryan Street 1102 ft
Turn left onto Bellevue Street 274 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

LAKE CHARLES MEMORIAL HOSPITALl

1701 OAK PARK BLVD LAKE CHARLES LA 70601

Head west on South Ryan Street 238 ft
Turn left onto Lake Street (LA 3092) 803 ft
Turn left onto West Sallier Street 5172 ft
Continue straight onto 12th Street 1.0 mi
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue 3077 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

LAKE AREA MEDICAL CENTERl

4200 NELSON ROAD LAKE CHARLES LA 70605

Head west on South Ryan Street 238 ft
Turn left onto Lake Street (LA 3092) 1.2 mi
Take the ramp on the right 1107 ft
Merge left onto Lake Charles Loop (I 210) 3065 ft
Take the ramp on the right 1148 ft
Make a slight left 156 ft
Turn left onto Nelson Road (LA 1138-2) 1.1 mi
Turn right 173 ft
Turn right 235 ft
You have arrived at your destination