About
Dr. Frank W. Smart is an advanced heart failure and transplant cardiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana, board certified in Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, and Internal Medicine. He trained at LSU Health - School of Medicine and practices at Lallie Kemp Medical Center, LSU Healthcare Network - Campus Multispecialty Clinic, Metairie Physician Services, and University Medical Center.
Dr. Smart treats patients with a range of heart conditions including congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. His procedures include nuclear stress tests, transthoracic echocardiograms, stress tests, and electrocardiograms. He is a tenured professor at LSU School of Medicine, serves as Chief of Cardiology at LSU, and is the Heart and Vascular Service Line Director at University Medical Center New Orleans. Dr. Smart's clinical focus is on heart failure and cardiomyopathy and the genetics associated with these conditions, and he remains active in teaching and clinical research.
Conditions Treated
- Atrial fibrillation (rapid, irregular heart rhythm)
- Congestive heart failure
- Dizziness
- Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol)
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Long term blood thinner therapy
- Pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in lungs)
- Chest pain
- Coronary artery disease
- Heart failure
- Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol/triglycerides)
- Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
- Palpitations (sensation of heart racing, skipping beats)
- Shortness of breath
Specialized Treatments
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Nuclear stress test
- Transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE)
- Heart failure management
- Stress test
Insurances Accepted
Most common in Louisiana
Others
Insurance coverage can vary by location and plan. Confirm directly with the provider's office when you schedule.