Summary

Dr. James Wever Pinzon is a cardiovascular disease specialist with 24 years of experience treating heart conditions. He earned his medical degree from Universidad De Panama and completed his residency at John H. Stroger Hospital of Cook County. Dr. Pinzon pursued extensive fellowship training at the University of Utah, completing three separate fellowships between 2014 and 2018 to advance his expertise in heart care. He is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Pinzon practices at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, and maintains an affiliation with University Of Utah Hospital. He specializes in treating heart failure and cardiomyopathy, conditions that affect how well the heart pumps blood. Dr. Pinzon also cares for patients with chronic kidney disease, as kidney and heart health are closely connected. His expertise includes performing blood tests to check heart function and kidney health, helping patients monitor their condition and adjust treatments as needed. Patients rate Dr. Pinzon 5.0 out of 5 on average.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 24 years of experience
  • 24 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • University of Utah
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Ochsner Medical Center

1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121

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Cardiovascular DiseasePediatricsNurse PractitionerPsychiatry
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
24 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience 48 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
New Orleans , LANew Orleans , LANew Orleans , LANew Orleans , LA
Med School: Universidad De Panama Med School: University Of Maryland School Of Medicine Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Wever Pinzon

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Peoples Health
  • Peoples Health - Medicare
  • Travelers
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Vantage Health Plan, Inc.

Medical Specialties

Dr. James Wever Pinzon has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James Wever Pinzon has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Cardiologist
  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

24 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

University of Utah2018
University of Utah2015
University of Utah2014

Residency

John H. Stroger Hospital of Cook County2009

Internship

Aquilino Tejeira Hospital2004
Arnulfo Arias Madrid Metropolitan Hospital2003

Medical School

Universidad De PanamaGraduated in 2002

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Dr. James Wever Pinzon is affiliated with University Of Utah Hospital.
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Dr. James Wever Pinzon speaks Spanish and English.

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