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  • Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Surgery, Psychiatry
  • 37 years of experience
  • Childrens Hospital New Orleans 200 Henry Clay Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118

Brief Intro

Frank Pigula, MD, is an internationally recognized expert in complex congenital heart disease. He previously served as clinical director of the pediatric cardiac surgery program at the Children’s Hospital of Boston and is a former associate professor of surgery at Harvard University Medical School. Extensively published in peer-reviewed medical journals, Dr. Pigula conducts ongoing clinical studies to document neurodevelopmental outcomes in infants using a technique he developed to reduce circulatory arrest times in an effort to reduce bypass-related neurologic injury. Dr. Pigula has extensive experience in neonatal cardiac surgery.

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Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

The Robert Larner Md College Of Medicine At The University Of Vermont - 1988

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish
  • English

Location & Hours

  • Childrens Hospital New Orleans
  • 200 Henry Clay Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118

Specialties Treated

  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Psychiatry
  • Thoracic Surgery
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Procedures Performed

  • Septal Defect Repair
  • Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Repair
  • Aortic Aneurysm Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • AmeriHealth
  • 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