Summary

Dr. Eugene Kukuy specializes in thoracic surgery, cardiovascular surgery, and cardiovascular disease, bringing nearly three decades of medical expertise to their practice. They earned their medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and completed residency training at LSU Health Sciences. With 29 years of experience treating complex heart and chest conditions, Dr. Kukuy is fluent in Spanish and Vietnamese, allowing them to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Kukuy practices at East Jefferson General Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana, where they focus on treating coronary artery disease and addressing heart conditions that specifically affect women. They specialize in diagnosing myocardial ischemia, a condition where the heart muscle doesn't receive enough blood flow. Their surgical expertise includes performing chest imaging procedures and conducting detailed tissue analysis to guide treatment decisions. Patients rate Dr. Kukuy 5.0 out of 5 stars for their compassionate care and clinical excellence.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 29 years of experience
  • 25 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Vietnamese
  • Lsu Health Sciences
  • 3 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

NOLA Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery - CCPI

3525 Prytania St Ste 418New Orleans, LA 70115
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Eugene Leonard Kukuy, MDDr. Anand Matthew Irimpen, MDDr. Nicholas D Pappas, MDDr. Joseph Matthew Miller, MD
Thoracic SurgeryCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseObstetrics & Gynecology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.3 
3.2 
29 Years of Experience 41 Years of Experience 50 Years of Experience 53 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Vietnamese Speaks Spanish, French Speaks Spanish, French, English Speaks Spanish, Chinese
New Orleans , LAMetairie , LAMetairie , LANew Orleans , LA
Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine Med School: Grant Government Medical College Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine Med School: Duke
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Eugene Leonard Kukuy

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Ambetter
  • Ambetter - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Optum Health
  • Peoples Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Eugene Leonard Kukuy has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Eugene Leonard Kukuy has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Cardiologist
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Thoracic Surgeon
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Malformations

Certifications, License, & Education

29 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Lsu Health Sciences

Medical School

Tulane University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1997

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Dr. Eugene Kukuy is affiliated with East Jefferson General Hospital.
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