Summary

Dr. Orlando Deffer specializes in cardiovascular disease, bringing over three decades of experience to heart and vascular care. They earned their medical degree from Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Urena Escuela De Medicina and completed their residency at Morehouse School of Medicine. Dr. Deffer is fluent in Spanish and French, allowing them to serve a diverse patient community.

Dr. Deffer practices at East Jefferson General Hospital Heart and Vascular Care in Metairie, Louisiana. They focus on managing high blood pressure conditions, including hypertensive emergencies and pediatric hypertension cases. Their expertise includes performing heart monitoring tests such as electrocardiograms and various types of echocardiograms to assess heart function. Patients consistently rate Dr. Deffer highly, with an average rating of 5.0.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 32 years of experience
  • 34 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, French
  • Morehouse School Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

East Jefferson General Hospital Heart and Vascular Care

4228 Houma Blvd # 3Metairie, LA 70006

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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.6 
32 Years of Experience 45 Years of Experience 62 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, French
Metairie , LAKenner , LANew Orleans , LANew Orleans , LA
Med School: Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Urena (Unphu) Escuela De Medicina Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine Med School: Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Orlando Deffer

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - POS
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Peoples Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Travelers
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Orlando Deffer has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Orlando Deffer has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Cardiologist
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Hypertension
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

32 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Morehouse School Of Medicine

Medical School

Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Urena (Unphu) Escuela De MedicinaGraduated in 1994

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Which hospitals is Dr. Orlando Deffer affiliated with?
Dr. Orlando Deffer is affiliated with East Jefferson General Hospital.
Where is Dr. Orlando Deffer's office located?
Dr. Orlando Deffer's office is located at 4228 Houma Blvd # 3, Metairie, LA, 70006.

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