Summary

Dr. Richard Pearl is a cardiologist who specializes in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology. He earned his medical degree from Tulane Medical School and completed his residency at Tulane University School of Medicine. Dr. Pearl pursued advanced fellowship training in interventional cardiology at the University of Florida College of Medicine and Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation. With 25 years of experience treating heart conditions, he speaks English.

Dr. Pearl practices at Ochsner Health Center in Gretna, Louisiana, where he focuses on treating high blood pressure and hypertensive emergencies. His expertise includes performing contrast echocardiography to evaluate heart function and conducting stress tests to assess cardiovascular health. He also specializes in transthoracic echocardiograms to examine heart structure and pumping ability. Patients rate Dr. Pearl 4.5 out of 5 stars for his care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 25 years of experience
  • 9 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of Florida College of Medicine
  • 4 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

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Cardiovascular DiseasePediatricsNurse PractitionerPsychiatry
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.5 
25 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
Gretna , LANew Orleans , LANew Orleans , LANew Orleans , LA
Med School: Tulane Medical School Med School: University Of Maryland School Of Medicine Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard W Pearl

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Peoples Health
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard W Pearl has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard W Pearl has the following 14 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

25 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

University of Florida College of Medicine2009
Shands Hospital2009
Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation2008
Ochsner Foundation Medical Center2008

Residency

Tulane University School of Medicine - GME2005
Tulane Medical School2005
Tulane University Affiliated Hospital2005

Internship

Tulane University Affiliated Hospital2004
Tulane Medical School2002

Medical School

Tulane Medical SchoolGraduated in 2001
Tulane University Medical SchoolGraduated in 2001

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