Summary

Dr. Olle Kjellgren is a cardiovascular disease specialist with expertise in interventional cardiology. He earned his medical degree from the prestigious Karolinska Institute and completed his residency at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center in 1991. Dr. Kjellgren furthered his training with fellowships at Beth Israel Medical Center in 1994 and The University of Texas Health Science Center in 1995, following an internship at Kristinehamn Hospital in 1988. With 39 years of medical experience, he provides care in English.

Dr. Kjellgren practices at Ochsner Health Center - Baptist Napoleon Medical Plaza in New Orleans, Louisiana, and maintains hospital privileges at Ochsner Baptist Medical Center. His clinical expertise includes managing high blood pressure conditions, including hypertensive emergencies and pediatric hypertension. He performs essential heart diagnostic procedures such as electrocardiograms, contrast echocardiography, and transthoracic echocardiograms to evaluate cardiac function. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.4 stars.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 39 years of experience
  • 19 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • The University of Texas Health Science Center
  • 1 written review
  • 3 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

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Cardiovascular DiseasePediatricsNurse PractitionerPsychiatry
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.4 
39 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 English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
New Orleans , LANew Orleans , LANew Orleans , LANew Orleans , LA
Med School: Karolinska Institute Med School: University Of Maryland School Of Medicine Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Olle Kjellgren

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Pan-American Life Insurance Group
  • Peoples Health
  • Travelers
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Olle Kjellgren has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Olle Kjellgren has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Cardiologist
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

The University of Texas Health Science Center1995
Beth Israel Medical Center1994

Residency

St. Lukes Roosevelt Hospital Center1991

Internship

Kristinehamn Hospital1988

Medical School

Karolinska InstituteGraduated in 1987

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Olle Kjellgren speak?
Dr. Olle Kjellgren speaks English.
Does Dr. Olle Kjellgren accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Olle Kjellgren has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Olle Kjellgren?
You can find contact information for Dr. Olle Kjellgren here on Vitals.
Where is Dr. Olle Kjellgren's office located?
Dr. Olle Kjellgren's office is located at 2820 Napoleon Ave Ste 230, New Orleans, LA, 70115.
Which hospitals is Dr. Olle Kjellgren affiliated with?
Dr. Olle Kjellgren is affiliated with Ochsner Baptist Medical Center.

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