Dr. Carl Lavie, MD | New Orleans, LA | Cardiovascular Disease

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Dr. Carl Lavie is a cardiovascular disease specialist with internal medicine expertise who has dedicated 43 years to caring for patients with heart and vascular conditions. He earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, building a foundation of knowledge that has served him throughout his extensive career. His bilingual abilities allow him to communicate effectively with patients in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Lavie practices at Ochsner Medical Center and sees patients in Jefferson and Metairie, Louisiana. He specializes in diagnosing and treating heart rhythm disorders, chest pain, and chest wall discomfort. His expertise includes performing electrocardiograms to monitor heart activity, contrast echocardiography for detailed heart imaging, and transthoracic echocardiograms to evaluate heart function. Patients consistently rate his care highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

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accepting new patients
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9 Ratings
47 years of experience
speaks English
Ochsner Clinic Foundation - GME Office
8 written reviews
2 specialties
2 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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5

9 Ratings with 8 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 8 Minutes

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Dr.Lavie helped me so much with understanding my health and medications well in one appointment. He adjusted my medication which I was very comfortable with and made a very good doctor referral for me. I was very blessed to have found him for a doctor. He was very kind and listened to every thing I had to say and answered all my questions!!I haven’t met a better doctor.

March 12th, 2026

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Dr Lavie is knowledgeable, thorough and approachable. Answers questions and never seems rushed .

November 20th, 2022

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I have been with Dr Lavie for years leading up to and passed open heart surgery. The Dr has always directed me in the correct direction including proper meds. His analysis Of my conditions have helped me continually.

June 18th, 2022

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This was my first visit with Dr. Lavie and I was very pleased with his help. He reviewed my records extensively and offered suggestions on improving my quality of life and long-term health. We will do a follow up in three months, and I look forward to working with him on my health needs.

August 5th, 2021

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Very thorough and was not pressed for time. Staff was excellent.

July 22nd, 2021

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Dr. Lavie is a credit to his profession, an extremely knowledgeable and compassionate physician and person.

July 19th, 2021

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One of the best doctors you could ever hope for. Knowledgable, professional, and very caring and concerned.

June 9th, 2009

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Dr. Lavie has been exceptionally aware of my heart problems and has treated me such that I continue to be extremely active physically & mentally.C. Wimberley

March 16th, 2009

Dr. Carl Lavie

1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121

Tel: (504) 842-4135


Dr. Carl Lavie, MD	Dr. Koteswara Rao Pothineni, MD	Dr. Aashish Gupta, MD	Stacey Elizabeth Ducombs-Isa
Cardiovascular Disease	Interventional Cardiology	Interventional Cardiology	Nurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients
5 (9 Ratings)	4.3 (8 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
47 Years of Experience	27 Years of Experience	19 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish
New Orleans , LA	Baton Rouge , LA	New Orleans , LA	New Orleans , LA
Med School: LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans	Med School: Andhra Medical College	Med School: Maulana Azad Medical College
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Cardiologist
Internal Medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Ochsner Clinic Foundation - GME Office1986

Internship

Ochsner Clinic Foundation - GME Office1984

Medical School

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New OrleansGraduated in 1983

LSU Health Sciences Center - Baton RougeGraduated in 1979

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