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Dr. Hector Mena, MD

Dr. Hector Mena, MD

Rheumatology*
55+ years of experience

Dr. Hector Mena, MD is a rheumatologist in Baton Rouge, LA and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Mena has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from University of Costa Rica in 1966. He is affiliated with medical facilities Ochsner Acadia General Hospital and Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 72 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (72 reviews)

Practice

7373 Perkins Rd Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Telehealth available
(225) 769-4044

Dr. Mena is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Mena's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Mena

3.9

72 ratings, 56 with a written review
5 Star
68%
68%
4 Star
4%
4%
3 Star
1%
1%
2 Star
3%
3%
1 Star
24%
24%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Dec 13, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Cj – Sep 05, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jan 18, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 28, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Nikki Stratton – Nov 28, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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DAugustine – Sep 09, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Aug 13, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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JP – Aug 10, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Dede Lemoine – Jul 21, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Emma Nelson – May 26, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 25, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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May 03, 2022
Thank you again for taking the time to let us...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Eddie Therance – Mar 12, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Carolyn – Feb 16, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sara – Jan 05, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 09, 2021
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No results
What could be improved
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1 person found this helpful
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Oct 22, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
1 person found this helpful
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Cathy Breaux – Sep 28, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Joyce C. – Jul 30, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Lester Landry – Jul 23, 2021
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About Me

biography

Dr. Hector Mena, MD is a rheumatologist in Baton Rouge, LA and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Mena has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from University of Costa Rica in 1966. He is affiliated...read more

  • Rheumatology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Texas Teaching Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1971

  • Baylor University|the Worcester Foundation For Experimental Biology

    Fellowship Hospital, 1971

  • Philadelphia General Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1969

  • University Of Costa Rica

    Medical School, 1966
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  • Treatment of Acute Shoulder Syndrome with Flurbiprofen, 1986

  • The Pain of Acute Bursitis/Tendinitis of the Shoulder, 1986

Dr. Mena is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.7373 Perkins Rd Baton Rouge, LA 70808
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    • Hours
      • Mon: open 24 hours
      • Tue: open 24 hours
      • Wed: open 24 hours
      • Thu: open 24 hours
      • Fri: open 24 hours
      • Sat: open 24 hours
      • Sun: open 24 hours
    • Directions

    Practice

    Office7479 Perkins Rd Baton Rouge, LA 70808
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Ochsner Acadia General Hospital

      1305 Crowley Rayne Hwy
      Crowley, LA 70526

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      85%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      9% higher than the national average

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    • Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center

      5000 Hennessy Blvd
      Baton Rouge, LA 70808
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      84%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      8% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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