About
Dr. Leslie Wayne Levenson, MD, is a cardiovascular doctor in Marrero, Louisiana, board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine. He trained at the University of Vermont - Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine and completed his cardiovascular fellowship at Penn State University / Hershey Medical Center. Dr. Levenson practices at New Orleans Physician Services and West Jefferson Medical Center, where he treats a range of heart conditions including coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, heart rhythm problems and high blood pressure.
His procedures include electrocardiograms, transthoracic echocardiograms and cardiac device evaluation and adjustment for patients with pacemakers or implantable defibrillators. He specializes in Interventional Cardiology and has devoted his career to developing cardiology programs for the West Bank community, including establishing the first adult cardiac catheterization laboratory in the area. His clinical work encompasses coronary and renal angiography, angioplasty, stenting and lower extremity angioplasty. Dr. Levenson speaks English.
Conditions Treated
- Arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm)
- Atrial flutter
- Cardiomyopathy (weakened heart muscle)
- Coronary artery disease
- Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol)
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Implantable defibrillator
- Pacemaker
- Shortness of breath
- SVT
- Tachycardia (rapid heart rate)
- Atrial fibrillation (rapid, irregular heart rhythm)
- Cardiac device in place
- Chest pain
- Dizziness
- Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol/triglycerides)
- Implantable cardioverter defibrillator in place
- Long term blood thinner therapy
- Pacemaker in place
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Syncope (fainting)
Specialized Treatments
- Cardiac device evaluation & adjustment
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Cardiac device review
- Transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE)
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.