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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Just a great doctor, always willing to have a discussion!
(3 days ago)
Apr-2026
Excellent, outstanding Cardiologist, very easy to talk with, eager to effectively understand and resolve each patient’s needs.
(3 days ago)
Apr-2026
Doc was awesome! Took care of my needs asap!!
(3 days ago)
Apr-2026
We love Dr. Sal, we appreciate the attention and suggestions he gives
Albert.
(4 days ago)
Mar-2026
God bless you !!!!!!!
(5 days ago)
Mar-2026
Excellent Dr
(5 days ago)
Mar-2026
Wonderful Doctor!!!
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Besides being the best at what he does, nothing short of a genius, I might add, he is just so personable! I never dread coming in for a visit, it’s like visiting an old friend. Thank you Dr. Sal for keeping me alive and well!
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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Just a great doctor, always willing to have a discussion!
Excellent, outstanding Cardiologist, very easy to talk with, eager to effectively understand and resolve each patient’s needs.
Doc was awesome! Took care of my needs asap!!
We love Dr. Sal, we appreciate the attention and suggestions he gives Albert.
God bless you !!!!!!!
Excellent Dr
Wonderful Doctor!!!
Besides being the best at what he does, nothing short of a genius, I might add, he is just so personable! I never dread coming in for a visit, it’s like visiting an old friend. Thank you Dr. Sal for keeping me alive and well!
Dr Sal is the best
Excellent doctor and a kind and caring staff