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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Took time to make sure I understood everything.
(2 days ago)
Jul-2026
Very good visit. Explained everything very well. Would recommend.
(3 days ago)
Jul-2026
I love him as my Dr. I feel very secure with him.
(4 days ago)
Jul-2026
Dr Sal is by far the most respectful understanding dr I have ever visited . He takes care of his patients to the fullest .
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Dr Sal is very knowledgeable and the best cardiologist i could ask for. He is very personable and makes sure you understand the prognosis and how it was reached so that all can make the best decision.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
He was very professional and precise.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
He has a very personal style !!!
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Doctor Salvaggio spent time explaining everything to me!
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
DR Salvaggio is awesome and has great bed side manners and doesn't rush when he is with me. He explains everything that is going on with your heart.
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Always pleasant and informative
Listens and gives recommendations and a health plan to get you healthy
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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Took time to make sure I understood everything.
Very good visit. Explained everything very well. Would recommend.
I love him as my Dr. I feel very secure with him.
Dr Sal is by far the most respectful understanding dr I have ever visited . He takes care of his patients to the fullest .
Dr Sal is very knowledgeable and the best cardiologist i could ask for. He is very personable and makes sure you understand the prognosis and how it was reached so that all can make the best decision.
He was very professional and precise.
He has a very personal style !!!
Doctor Salvaggio spent time explaining everything to me!
DR Salvaggio is awesome and has great bed side manners and doesn't rush when he is with me. He explains everything that is going on with your heart.
Always pleasant and informative Listens and gives recommendations and a health plan to get you healthy