Dr. Louis Salvaggio is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiology and interventional cardiology. Dr. Salvaggio serves as the Medical Director of the Structural Heart Program at Lafayette General Medical Center. He is a member of the American Medical Association, the Louisiana State Medical Society, the American College of Cardiology and the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology.
Dr. Louis Salvaggio is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiology and interventional cardiology. Dr. Salvaggio serves as the Medical Director of the Structural Heart Program at Lafayette General Medical Center. He is a member of the American Medical Association, the Louisiana State Medical Society, the American College of Cardiology and the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology.
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He was very knowledgeable, professional,and answered my concern questions.
(2 days ago)
Aug-2026
Always enjoy my appointments with Dr. Sal. The staff is always great also.
(3 days ago)
Aug-2026
Doctor Sal is the best and his staff too
(3 days ago)
Aug-2026
He’s an awesome doctor, genuinely cares about his patients and takes his time with the patients.
(3 days ago)
Aug-2026
Couldn’t ask for a better doctor
(4 days ago)
Aug-2026
You cannot find a more caring and dedicated cardiologist
(4 days ago)
Aug-2026
Very Very happy to have him as my heart doctor ❤️
(6 days ago)
Aug-2026
The best doctor I ever had.
(6 days ago)
Aug-2026
Great dr. Wonderful personality and bedside manner
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Dr Sal is a great doctor. He is kind and caring and listens to my concerns. He has really helped me improve my health for the better.
Dr. Louis Salvaggio, a native of Chalmette, Louisiana, joined Cardiovascular Institute of the South in 2012 as an interventional and structural cardiologist in Lafayette. He serves as the Medical Director of the Structural Heart Program at Lafayette General Medical Center.
Dr. Salvaggio earned his doctorate at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. He completed his internal medicine residency at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Baton Rouge, where he served as Chief Medical Resident. He continued his studies at Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute, where he completed his cardiology fellowship and served as Chief Cardiology Fellow. He also completed an interventional cardiology fellowship at Scripps Clinic in San Diego, California.
Dr. Salvaggio is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiology and interventional cardiology. He is a member of the American Medical Association, the Louisiana State Medical Society, the American College of Cardiology and the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology. He was also named Ochsner Medical Center Fellow of the Year in 2010.
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He was very knowledgeable, professional,and answered my concern questions.
Always enjoy my appointments with Dr. Sal. The staff is always great also.
Doctor Sal is the best and his staff too
He’s an awesome doctor, genuinely cares about his patients and takes his time with the patients.
Couldn’t ask for a better doctor
You cannot find a more caring and dedicated cardiologist
Very Very happy to have him as my heart doctor ❤️
The best doctor I ever had.
Great dr. Wonderful personality and bedside manner
Dr Sal is a great doctor. He is kind and caring and listens to my concerns. He has really helped me improve my health for the better.