Cardiovascular Institute of the South
Cardiovascular Care • Baton Rouge, LA • Since 1983
About
Heart Doctor in Baton Rouge – Cardiovascular Institute (CIS) Baton Rouge - CIS is a premier cardiovascular care provider with a Baton Rouge presence and 21 locations across Louisiana and Mississippi. - Services include prevention, diagnostics, and treatment for heart and vascular diseases, including interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, lipid management, peripheral vascular disease, valve disease, and diagnostic testing. - The Baton Rouge area houses CIS physicians and clinical services, with telemedicine options at some locations. - CIS emphasizes advanced technology, comprehensive cardiovascular programs, and patient-centered care with a large team of specialists and staff. - Contact and career info: main contact line 1-800-425-2565; visit cardio.com for locations, services, and telecardiology capabilities. - For current Baton Rouge roles and local care, CIS frequently posts job opportunities and local patient stories related to heart health.
Clinic Type
Cardiovascular Care
Address
8401 Picardy Ave, Baton Rouge, LA
Phone
225-308-0247
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Telehealth
Yes (24-7 virtual care)
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
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Online self-scheduling, In-person scheduling, Self-pay options
Languages Spoken
Current Offers
Self-scheduling
Social Media
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- rater8 (independent verified reviews): Average ratings typically ranging from 4.8 to 4.9 out of 5 across major providers and the practice as a whole (Thousands of verified ratings and hundreds of comments reported via rater8 (e.g., 12,080 total ratings for the practice))
Patients praise
- Compassionate and attentive care from physicians and nurse practitioners
- Professional and friendly support staff
- Thorough explanations of treatment plans and health conditions
- Efficient clinical processes and patient-centered environment
- Strong bedside manner noted by many patients
Common complaints
- Occasional difficulties with appointment scheduling and getting through via phone
- Frustration with delays in callbacks and managing prescription refills
- Challenges navigating the patient portal
"Dr. Patel was very patient, very thorough, discussed possible options, and answered all of my questions very considerately. I really appreciated his bedside manner."
— Patient review via rater8"I love the way Chris is always straight forward shows compassion and care when discussing your care plan."
— Patient review via rater8"You really feel like you are on a winning team and your health matters the most to them. The ladies in the front lobby are always friendly and courteous."
— Patient review via a-better-place.comSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- New Procedure to Help Control High Blood Pressure First Performed at Baton Rouge General | Baton Rouge General — Apr 7, 2026
- September is Peripheral Artery Disease Month - [225] — Sep 2, 2025
- CIS Uses Javelin Peripheral IVL Catheter for PAD | Healthcare Journal of Baton Rouge — Jul 11, 2025
- CIS Celebrates Heart Month by Promoting Prevention, Screenings | Healthcare Journal of Baton Rouge — Jan 29, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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