4.8
8 Ratings with 3 written Reviews
Summary
Edward R. Kofsky, MD, specializes in cardiac surgery at Ochsner Health. They have a focus in aortic surgeries like bypass surgery, heart valve repair, heart ventricle repair and heart catheterization.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 42 years of experience
- 25 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- The New York Hospital Cornell Medical Center/MSKCC
- 3 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 6 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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| Cardiovascular Surgery | Vascular Surgery | Cardiovascular Surgery | Cardiovascular Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 42 Years of Experience | 24 Years of Experience | 42 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks Arabic, English | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Covington , LA | Covington , LA | Hammond , LA | Covington , LA |
| Med School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine | Med School: New York University School Of Medicine | Med School: San Jose, Costa Rica | |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Edward R Kofsky
Medical Specialties
Edward R Kofsky has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Edward R Kofsky has the following 6 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
42 Years Experience
Edward R Kofsky holds an expired medical license in the states of Louisiana and Virginia.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana that expired in 2026 and an expired medical license in the state of Virginia that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at The New York Hospital Cornell Medical Center/MSKCC in 1994, New York Hospital Cornell Medical Center/ Sloan Kettering CT Fellowship in 1994, and UCLA Medical Center Dept of Thoracic Surgery in 1989.
Residency
Completed their residency at Brigham and Womens Hospital in 1992, Brigham and Women’s Hospital in 1987, and Brigham and Womens Hospital in 1987.
Internship
Completed their internship at Brigham and Womens Hospital in 1985.
Medical School
Graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1984.
NPI Number
Edward R Kofsky's NPI number is 1811978125.
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- Edward Kofsky's office is located at 1000 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, LA, 70433.
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