
Chad M. Dugas, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
1401 Foucher St Ste 2071 Suite 2071 New Orleans LA, 70115About
Dr. Chad M. Dugas is an interventional cardiologist practicing in Labadieville, Louisiana. Dr. Dugas specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, coronary heart disease, peripheral vascular disease, carotid artery disease, high cholesterol, and hypertension. Dr. Dugas also practices preventative cardiology, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Louisiana State Univ School Of Medicine In New Orleans 2008
Board Certification
Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine)
Interventional Cardiology (Internal Medicine)
Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Professional Memberships
- American College of Cardiology
Chad M. Dugas, MD, FACC, FSCAI's Practice location
Touro Infirmary
1401 Foucher St Ste 2071 Suite 2071 -New Orleans, LA 70115Get Direction
Thibodaux Regional Cardiology Clinic
2595 Highway 1 2595 Hwy 1 -Labadieville, Louisiana 70372Get Direction
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