Summary

Dr. Olle Kjellgren is a cardiovascular disease specialist with expertise in interventional cardiology who has been practicing for 39 years. He earned his medical degree from the prestigious Karolinska Institute and completed his internship at Kristinehamn Hospital in 1988. Dr. Kjellgren furthered his training with a residency at St. Lukes Roosevelt Hospital Center in 1991, followed by fellowships at Beth Israel Medical Center in 1994 and The University of Texas Health Science Center in 1995. He provides care in English for his patients.

Dr. Kjellgren practices at Ochsner Baptist Medical Center and sees patients at the Ochsner Health Center located in New Orleans, Louisiana. His clinical focus includes treating high blood pressure conditions and hypertensive emergencies. He performs diagnostic heart tests including electrocardiograms and specialized heart imaging studies like contrast echocardiography and transthoracic echocardiograms. Patients rate Dr. Kjellgren 4.4 out of 5 stars on average.
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Overview based on verified provider data

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
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Flexible scheduling

Office Location

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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseasePathologyCardiovascular Disease
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39 Years of Experience 45 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience 29 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 Speaks Arabic, English
New Orleans , LASlidell , LANew Orleans , LAMetairie , LA
Med School: Karolinska Institute Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine Med School: Universidad Del Valle Escuela De Medicina Med School: Medizinische Fakultaet Heidelberg Ruprecht-Karls-Universitaet Heidelberg
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Insurance Plans Accepted by 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

Olle Kjellgren has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

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

Olle Kjellgren holds an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana.

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 The University of Texas Health Science Center in 1995 and Beth Israel Medical Center in 1994.

Residency

Completed their residency at St. Lukes Roosevelt Hospital Center in 1991.

Internship

Completed their internship at Kristinehamn Hospital in 1988.

Medical School

Graduated from Karolinska Institute in 1987.

NPI Number

Olle Kjellgren's NPI number is 1033101159.

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Which hospitals is Olle Kjellgren affiliated with?
Olle Kjellgren is affiliated with Ochsner Baptist Medical Center.

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