About
Dr. Robert W Greer is a cardiovascular doctor in Metairie, Louisiana, board certified in Cardiovascular Disease after training at LSU Health Shreveport (LSUHS) - School of Medicine. He specializes in heart and vascular care, treating patients with conditions including congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. His diagnostic procedures include electrocardiograms, transthoracic echocardiograms and coronary angiography, along with various laboratory tests to assess heart function and metabolic health. Dr. Greer practices at East Jefferson Physicians Group, East Jefferson General Hospital, University Medical Center and Cardiovascular Institute of the South, and speaks English. He focuses on building relationships with his patients and is attentive to their needs by listening carefully and addressing the problems they come to see him for.
Conditions Treated
- Atrial Fibrillation (Rapid, Irregular Heart Rhythm)
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Hyperlipidemia (High Cholesterol/Triglycerides)
- Hypertensive Heart Disease With Heart Failure
- Chest Pain
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
Specialized Treatments
- Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP)
- Coagulation Tests (e.g. PT, PTT)
- Coronary Angiography
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Heart Failure Management
- Lipid Panel (Cholesterol, Triglycerides)
- Thyroid Tests (e.g. TSH, Free T4)
- Troponin (Heart Protein) Level
- Blood Count (CBC)
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
- Creatine Kinase (CK) Level
- Electrolyte Levels (e.g. Sodium, Potassium, Magnesium)
- Hemoglobin A1C Level
- Natriuretic Peptide Level
- Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE)
- Vitamin D Level
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.