Dr. Peter Fail joined the CIS as an interventional cardiologist in 1996. Dr. Fail is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, the American College of Chest Physicians, the American College of Physicians, and the Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions.
Dr. Peter Fail joined the CIS as an interventional cardiologist in 1996. Dr. Fail is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, the American College of Chest Physicians, the American College of Physicians, and the Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions.
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Dr. Fail is an excellent cardiologist, who I trust with all my cardiovascular needs.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
I was comfortable with him.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Such a wonderful doctor with excellent bedside manner! Your concerns are listened to with compassion and genuine empathy.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
He is very knowledgable ,kind and generous with his time to his patients.l
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Top Notch Physician
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Excellent Doctor
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
He doesn't play games, he just tells you what he sees and what his plans are for your treatment.
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Dr Fail takes his time to explain things to you
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Dr Fail is the epitome of all a doctor should be. He is very professional , extremely thorough and is considerate of the whole patient . Mind and body. He is pleasant and projects genuine caring about the patient’s concerns. I feel very confident being in his care
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Straight to the business at hand ,& listen to me& what I have to say.
Dr. Peter Fail joined the CIS as an interventional cardiologist in 1996. He began his studies at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida where he earned his undergraduate degree in zoology. He completed his medical degree at the American University of the Caribbean in Montserrat, British West Indies.
In addition to an internship and residency in internal medicine, Dr. Fail also served as chief fellow in interventional cardiology at the Episcopal Heart Institute in Philadelphia. He later became director of the institute's cardiac catheterization laboratory. Dr. Fail was also a clinical assistant professor of medicine at both Thomas Jefferson School of Medicine and the Allegheny Health Science School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Fail is the co-director of the structural heart program at Terrebonne General Medical Center (TGMC) in Houma and works closely alongside area cardiovascular surgeons as part of a comprehensive “heart team” to perform interventional procedures for structural defects and complex aortic disorders. Additionally, Dr. Fail has served as the principle investigator and sub-investigator for numerous research trials piloting cutting-edge, innovative research devices to treat a multitude of conditions in the structural arena.
Dr. Fail is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology. He is level -three certified in cardiovascular computed tomography (CT) by the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. Dr. Fail is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, the American College of Chest Physicians, the American College of Physicians, and the Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions. He is a member of the American Medical Association, the Louisiana State Medical Society, the International Society of Endovascular Specialists and the Society for Vascular Medicine. He has written and co-authored numerous research papers and abstracts, several of which are considered landmark. He also has penned multiple book chapters and given a wealth of presentations in his specialty.
Dr. Fail was named to the Best Doctors in America® List for 2015-2016, showing his expertise in providing exceptional, patient care. Only five percent of doctors in America earn this prestigious honor, decided by impartial peer review, in which doctors who excel in their specialties are selected by their peers in the profession.
Dr. Fail also enjoys outdoor activities, such as sailing and flying his personal aircraft.
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Dr. Fail is an excellent cardiologist, who I trust with all my cardiovascular needs.
I was comfortable with him.
Such a wonderful doctor with excellent bedside manner! Your concerns are listened to with compassion and genuine empathy.
He is very knowledgable ,kind and generous with his time to his patients.l
Top Notch Physician
Excellent Doctor
He doesn't play games, he just tells you what he sees and what his plans are for your treatment.
Dr Fail takes his time to explain things to you
Dr Fail is the epitome of all a doctor should be. He is very professional , extremely thorough and is considerate of the whole patient . Mind and body. He is pleasant and projects genuine caring about the patient’s concerns. I feel very confident being in his care
Straight to the business at hand ,& listen to me& what I have to say.