Summary

Jose Mena graduated from the San Jose, Costa Rica,Universidad De Costa Rica Facultad De Medicina,University of Central Florida College of Medicine,Esc Auto De Cien Med De Centro America San Jose Costa Rica in 1984. He works in Hammond, LA and specializes in Cardiovascular Surgery. Jose Mena is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 42 years of experience
  • 12 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • New York University School of Medicine
  • 4 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

North Oaks Cardiovascular Institute

15813 Paul Vega Md Dr Bldg 2 Ste 402Hammond, LA 70403

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42 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Hammond , LAHammond , LACovington , LACovington , LA
Med School: San Jose, Costa Rica Med School: West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Jose Mena

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana - Federal Employees Program
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Peoples Health
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Jose Mena has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Jose Mena has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Malformations

Certifications, License, & Education

42 Years Experience

Jose Mena holds an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana. They are board certified in Vascular Surgery, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery, and Surgery by the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Thoracic Surgery.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Vascular Surgery by the American Board of Surgery, board certified in Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, and board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at New York University School of Medicine, New York University, and Ochsner Foundation Hospital.

Residency

Completed their residency at Ochsner Health System, Alton Ochsner Med Fndn, Thoracic Surgery; Nyu Hospitals Center, Vascular Surgery; Alton Ochsner Med Fndn, General Surgery; Interfaith Med Ctr, General Surgery, Ochsner Medical Center, Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program, A OCHSNER MED FND, NEW ORLEANS, LA in 1989, and INTERFAITH MEDICAL CENTER, BROOKLYN, NY in 1987.

Medical School

Graduated from San Jose, Costa Rica, Universidad de Costa Rica Facultad de Medicina, University of Central Florida College of Medicine in 1985, and Esc Auto De Cien Med De Centro America San Jose Costa Rica in 1984.

NPI Number

Jose Mena's NPI number is 1740241363.

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Jose Mena's office is located at 15813 Paul Vega Md Dr Bldg 2 Ste 402, Hammond, LA, 70403.

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