Dr. David Ladden | Brownsville, TX | Cardiothoracic Surgeon

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With 42 years in thoracic surgery and cardiology, David Ladden treats leg pain and hypertension and performs coronary artery bypass graft, minimally invasive heart surgery, and off-pump bypass surgery. He is affiliated with Chi Saint Lukes Health Memorial Lufkin and sees patients in Brownsville, TX. He earned his medical degree from Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center. Patients on Vitals rate David Ladden 3.6 out of 5.

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3.6

15 Ratings
42 years of experience
57 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical Center
6 written reviews
2 specialties
13 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
5 office locations

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

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Dr. Ladden's Ratings and Reviews

3.6

15 Ratings with 6 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 16 Minutes

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Dr. Ladden did a great job on my husband’s double bypass surgery. No issues and he explained everything in easy terms so we could understand. He had patience to answer my many questions. His staff are just as wonderful and helpful. Thank you for using your skills to help people! Will recommend Dr. Ladden to my friends & family.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
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August 12th, 2024

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Dr. Ladder performed a double bypass on me this spring . It went very well. He and his staff explain ed procedure in detail, they left nothing to doubt . A couple of months later he repaired an AAA , this also went great . Best bed side manners of any Dr. I have ever used. No complications from either one of these procedures. Simply the best.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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August 15th, 2018

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I thought a specialist was excellent at their craft. If so, how does a heart specialist graft to a branch and not the actual blocked LAD artery. Had to go to Houston to fix this egregious error. Thanks Dr. Ladden for nothing but pain and discomfort for my father.

May 5th, 2018

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Excellent service, quick diagnosis, and treatment. Thank you, Dr Ladden!

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
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December 31st, 2015

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Dr. Ladden did surgery on me twice. After the first time, I confidently trusted him with my life when I had a different health problem. I cannot believe there is a better surgeon anywhere. He even took the time to talk to my wife about what procedure he was doing.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

October 8th, 2014

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I WOULD NOT CHOOSE THIS DOCTOR AGAIN. AFTER MY SURGERY I WAS LEFT WITH DAMAGED NERVES WHICH CAUSED SLURRED SPEECH, DIFFICULTY SWALLOWING AND EATING, DROOLING, CHOKING, ASPIRATION, AND TONGUE ATROPHY. THIS DR DENIED NERVE DAMAGE AND TOLD ME THERE WOULD BE NO SIDE EFFECTS FROM SURGERY BUT 3 OTHER DRS FOUND DAMAGE DUE TO SURGERY.

Did Well

Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Provided follow-up after the visit

March 5th, 2014

Valley Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery

100 E Alton Gloor Blvd Ste 150BBrownsville, TX 78526

Valley Regional Medical Center

100 E Alton Gloor BlvdBrownsville, TX 78526

Tel: (956) 350-7000

Valley Baptist Medical Center Brownsville

1040 W Jefferson StBrownsville, TX 78520

Tel: (956) 698-5400

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900 Hospital DrMadisonville, KY 42431

Tel: (270) 825-5100

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Wed5:30 am - 5:00 pm

Thu5:30 am - 5:00 pm

Fri5:30 am - 5:00 pm

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Dhr Brownsville Health

4750 N ExpresswayBrownsville, TX 78526

Tel: (956) 362-1100


Dr. David Ladden	Dr. Octavio Ernesto Guzman-Gonzalez, MD	Dr. Jaime Luis Silva, MD	Dr. Farley Berry Neasman II, MD
Thoracic Surgery	Cardiology	Cardiology	Cardiology
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.6 (15 Ratings)	4.2 (5 Ratings)	3 (11 Ratings)	5 (7 Ratings)
42 Years of Experience	46 Years of Experience	48 Years of Experience	49 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
Brownsville , TX	Laredo , TX	Brownsville , TX	Harlingen , TX
Med School: Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical Center	Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina	Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara	Med School: University Of Miami Leonard M Miller School Of Medicine
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Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
Arrhythmia
Atherosclerosis
Blood Clot
Cardiology
Heart Attack
Heart Block
Heart Diseases
Heart Failure
High Cholesterol
Hypertension
Stroke
Unstable Angina

Dr. David Ladden holds an expired medical license in the state of Texas.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Texas that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical Center in 1984.

NPI Number

Dr. Ladden's NPI number is 1093764284.

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Which hospitals is Dr. David Ladden affiliated with?: Dr. David Ladden is affiliated with Chi Saint Lukes Health Memorial Lufkin.
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