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  • Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine, Vascular Surgery
  • Accepting new patients
  • 36 years of experience
  • Louisiana Heart Center 39 Starbrush Cir, Covington, LA 70433
  • (985) 871-4155

Brief Intro

Our goal is to do the ordinary extraordinary and make the extraordinary seem ordinary. In practice for 24 years; now the lead physician for The Cardiac, Vein and Vascular Center at Lakeview Regional. His practice encompasses the full spectrum of services in cardiac and vascular diseases including: • Diagnostic & Interventional Cardiology Services • Treatment for Venous Diseases • Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) • Pulmonary Embolism • Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVTs) • Varicose Veins Dr. Arena’s practice philosophy is to provide a cutting-edge, patient-focused approach to the treatment of all aspects of the cardiovascular system.

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Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans - 1989

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • Louisiana Heart Center
  • 39 Starbrush Cir, Covington, LA 70433

Specialties Treated

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Internal Medicine

Conditions Addressed

  • Congenital Anomalies of the Heart
  • Ischemic Heart Disease
  • Angina Pectoris
  • Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
  • Mitral Valvular Disease
  • Conduction Disorders
  • Hypertension (HTN)
  • Aortic Valvular Disease
  • Endocarditis
  • Valvular Heart Disease
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter
  • Cardiac Arrhythmia
  • Heart Failure
  • Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
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Procedures Performed

  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
  • Cardiac Rehabilitation
  • Pacemaker and Defibrillator Procedures
  • Cardiovascular Transcatheter Procedures
  • Angioplasty
  • Cardioversion
  • Cardiac Stress Test
  • Cardiac Rehabilitation
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • APWU
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum Health
  • Ascension Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • GEHA
  • Aetna
  • AARP
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • All Savers Insurance
  • Wellcare
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  • Cancer 15
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 19
  • Orthopedics 26
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 24
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 25
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 23
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 9
  • Children's Hospital 4
  • Urology 23
  • Psychiatry 69
  • Geriatrics 23
  • Rehabilitation 50
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 3
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 3
  • Long Term Care 23
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 12