Umesh A. Patel MD, FACC, Cardiologist
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Umesh A. Patel MD, FACC

Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology

64040 Highway 434 Suite 101 Lacombe Louisiana, 70445
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About

Diagnostic, Therapeutic & Preventative Cardiovascular (Heart & Blood Vessels) Disease Management. Wellness clinic.
Bios Life Therapy - A medically researched and proven weight, cholesterol and diabetes management system not using medications
Non-invasive treatment of diseases
Mitral Prolapse - Dysautonomia Syndrome,
Chest pain, dizziness and fainting evaluation, Arrhythmia & Heart failure therapy
High blood pressure, Pacemakers & Defibrillators.

I helped to develop the nationally recognized Louisiana Medical Center & Heart Hospital near New Orleans, as well as many office protocols to enhance data flow and patient saftey.

 

Education and Training

University of London

Univ of London, Univ Coll, Sch of Med (See -) 1979

University College London 1979

Charing Cross & Westminster Medical Schools

Board Certification

Internal Medicine

Cardiovascular Disease

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 45 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

PreventativeTherapeutic and Diagnostic Cardiovascular (Heart & Blood Vessels) Disease Management

Awards

  • 'Physician's Recognition Award Certificate,' American Medical Association; 1990, 1993, 1994, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007   
  • 'Cardiology Fellow of the Year,' Touro University   
  • Certificate of Recognition for Distinguished and Exemplary Service in the Department of Internal Medicine   
  • 'College Prize for Best Overall Student and Science Prize,' June 1974   
  • 'Best Overall Student, Biology, Geography and Math Prizes,' December 1971   
  • 'Kenya Mathematical Society Prize,' September 1971   
  • Governing Board Member, 2005   
  • Medical Director and Chairman of Medical Executive   

Treatments

  • High Cholesterol
  • Heart Disease
  • Stroke
  • Cerebrovascular Disease
  • Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
  • Pain
  • Vascular Disease

Professional Memberships

  • Member International Association of HealthCare Professionals 

Internships

  • Tulane University School of Medicine

Fellowships

  • Louisiana Medical Center

Professional Society Memberships

  • American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association, Nuclear Society, Animal Surgical and Emergency Center, Louisiana State Medical Society

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Patient Focused care, based on Whole Person Medical Care, Integrating a 'Prevention Works' Philosophy With all Aspects of Patient Care, Openmindedness to Complimentary Medicine and Alterntative Treatments, Listening to Families and Patients to Allow for Titration of Support Based on Individual Phyisiology and Needs, with a Detailed Explanation of the Plan of Management

Philanthropic Initiatives

  • Provides direct access to sophisticated cardiac services to residents of rural Louisiana

Umesh A. Patel MD, FACC's Practice location

64040 Highway 434 Suite 101 -
Lacombe, Louisiana 70445
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New patients: 985-882-8488, 985-892-9233, 985-882-9800
Fax: 985-892-8916, 985-882-9400
www.cmcmd.org

39 STARBRUSH CIR -
COVINGTON, LA 70433
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New patients: 985-871-4155
Fax: 985-871-4483

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