Summary

Dr. Rufus Hixon is a cardiovascular disease specialist who has dedicated 35 years to caring for patients with heart conditions. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine and completed his residency at the Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Hixon speaks both Chinese and Spanish, helping him connect with diverse patients in the Baton Rouge community.

Dr. Hixon practices at several respected facilities throughout Baton Rouge, Louisiana, including Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge, and Sage Rehabilitation Hospital. He focuses on treating complex heart conditions such as congenital heart disease and septal defects. His expertise includes advanced cardiac testing procedures like stress echocardiograms and specialized ultrasound studies. Patients consistently rate Dr. Hixon highly, giving him an average score of 5.0 for his compassionate care and clinical expertise.

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Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 35 years of experience
  • speaks Chinese, Spanish
  • Medical College Of Georgia
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Rufus Lester Hixon has 4 locations

Pediatric Cardiology Associates Of Louisiana

8200 CONSTANTIN BLVD STE 200BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Ochsner Medical Complex The Grove

10310 The Grove BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70836

Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge

17000 Medical Center DrBaton Rouge, LA 70816

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Dr. Rufus Lester Hixon, MDAngelle Vosburg WhittyDr. Niksad Chovvakkaran AbrahamAngrielle Phillips Lloyd
Cardiovascular DiseaseNurse PractitionerCardiovascular DiseaseNurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.9 
35 Years of Experience 24 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Chinese, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Spanish, English
BATON ROUGE , LABaton Rouge , LABaton Rouge , LABaton Rouge , LA
Med School: Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine Med School: Government Medical College Kozhikode
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Rufus Lester Hixon has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Rufus Lester Hixon has the following area of expertise

  • Pediatric Cardiology

Certifications, License, & Education

35 Years Experience

Dr. Rufus Lester Hixon 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

Residency

Completed their residency at Medical College Of Georgia.

Medical School

Graduated from Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine in 1997 and Medical College Of Georgia At Augusta University in 1991.

NPI Number

Dr. Hixon's NPI number is 1730188806.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Rufus Lester Hixon affiliated with?
Dr. Rufus Lester Hixon is affiliated with Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge, and Sage Rehabilitation Hospital.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Rufus Lester Hixon?
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Where is Dr. Rufus Lester Hixon's office located?
Dr. Rufus Lester Hixon's office is located at 8200 CONSTANTIN BLVD STE 200, BATON ROUGE, LA, 70809.
Is Dr. Rufus Lester Hixon accepting new patients?
Dr. Rufus Lester Hixon has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dr. Rufus Lester Hixon accept my insurance?
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