Summary

Dr. Victor Echenique specializes in cardiovascular disease with advanced training in interventional cardiology. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Central Del Caribe and completed his residency at Tulane University School of Medicine in 1984, followed by fellowship training in interventional cardiology at Tulane University School of Medicine in 1988. With 45 years of experience in cardiac care, Dr. Echenique speaks English.

Dr. Echenique practices at Slidell Memorial Hospital in Slidell, Louisiana. He focuses on treating conditions such as high cholesterol, coronary artery disease, and elevated cholesterol levels in children and teenagers. His diagnostic services include electrocardiograms to evaluate heart rhythm and function. Patients have given Dr. Echenique an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 45 years of experience
  • 17 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Tulane University School of Medicine - GME
  • 2 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Slidell Memorial Hospital

1051 Gause BlvdSlidell, LA 70458

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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
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4.4 
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45 Years of Experience 50 Years of Experience 35 Years of Experience 41 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks French, Spanish Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English
Slidell , LAMetairie , LAOrlando , FLBay St Louis , MS
Med School: Universidad Central Del Caribe Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine Med School: Universidad Nacional De Colombia Facultad De Medicina Med School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Victor M Echenique

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Assurant Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Peoples Health
  • Travelers
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Victor M Echenique has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Victor M Echenique has the following 16 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

45 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Tulane University School of Medicine - GME1988
Tulane University School of Medicine1988

Residency

Tulane University School of Medicine1984
Tulane University School of Medicine - GME1984

Internship

Tulane University School of Medicine1982

Medical School

Universidad Central Del CaribeGraduated in 1981

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Dr. Victor Echenique is affiliated with Slidell Memorial Hospital.
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Dr. Victor Echenique's office is located at 1051 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA, 70458.

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