Summary

Dr. James Perrien specializes in cardiovascular disease, focusing on heart and blood vessel conditions that affect patients of all ages. They earned their medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine and have been practicing for 19 years. Dr. Perrien is fluent in Spanish, French, and English.

Dr. Perrien practices at East Jefferson General Hospital Heart and Vascular Care in Metairie, Louisiana. They treat conditions such as high cholesterol in children and teens, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension. Perrien performs diagnostic procedures including electrocardiograms, contrast echocardiography, and transthoracic echocardiograms to evaluate heart function and blood flow.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 19 years of experience
  • 19 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, French, English
  • University Of Alabama School Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 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 DiseasePediatricsInternal MedicineCardiovascular Disease
Accepts New Patients
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19 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience 39 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, French, English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, French
Metairie , LANew Orleans , LANew Orleans , LANew Orleans , LA
Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Maryland School Of Medicine Med School: University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine Columbia Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James L. Perrien

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Cigna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Peoples Health
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Travelers
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. James L. Perrien has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James L. Perrien has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Cardiologist
  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

19 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated in 2007

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What languages does Dr. James Perrien speak?
Dr. James Perrien speaks Spanish, French, and English.
Which hospitals is Dr. James Perrien affiliated with?
Dr. James Perrien is affiliated with East Jefferson General Hospital.

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