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Dr. Leonardo Orejarena, MD

Dr. Leonardo Orejarena, MD

Cardiology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Leonardo Orejarena, MD is a cardiologist in Covington, LA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Orejarena has extensive experience in Heart Conditions, Cardiac Implantable Device Procedures, and Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He graduated from Universidad Militar Neuva Granada, Colombia|Universidad Nacional De Colombia, Facultad De Medicina in 1990. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Saint Tammany Parish Hospital and Lakeview Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Office Hours

Monday

8 am
to
5 pm

Tuesday

8 am
to
5 pm

Friday

8 am
to
5 pm
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1000 Ochsner Blvd
Covington, LA 70433

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Ochsner Health Center - Covington

Ochsner Health Center - Covington1000 Ochsner Blvd Covington, LA 70433
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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New Patient?
(985) 273-5027

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Orejarena is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital Covington, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Orejarena is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Orejarena's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Orejarena

4.4

18 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
83%
83%
4 Star
0%
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3 Star
6%
6%
2 Star
0%
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1 Star
11%
11%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
Helpful
Maria Dailey – Jun 28, 2024
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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
Helpful
Dave McCann – Nov 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
Helpful
Richard B Ballas – Sep 29, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Ramon – Mar 04, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ali – Jan 25, 2019
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mandeville, LA – Dec 13, 2018
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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
Helpful
Judy Davis in Abita Springs, LA – Jun 18, 2017
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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
Helpful
Gino Gondolfi in Covington, LA – Nov 22, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
12 people found this helpful
Helpful
Pat Roberts in MANDEVILLE – Jun 12, 2016
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Matt in Covington – Apr 20, 2016
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care philosophy

``I enjoy taking care of our patients that come from all over Southeast Louisiana and Missisippi to receive their cardiovascular care here at Ochsner. Providing top quality care is always my goal. Ochsner's high level of innovation and access to...read more

biography

Dr. Orejarena earned his medical degree from the Universidad Militar Nueva Granada in Bogota, Colombia. He completed his internship and residency at the Marshfield Clinic in Marshfield, Wisconsin, and completed his Cardiology fellowship at Ochsner....read more
  • Cardiology

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

  • Interventional Cardiology Fellowship At Ochsner Foundation Hospital|ochsner

    Fellowship Hospital, 2000
  • Marshfield Clin St Josephs Hospital|marshfield Clinic, Marshfield, Wisconsin

    Internship Hospital, 1995
  • Universidad Militar Neuva Granada, Colombia|universidad Nacional De Colombia, Facultad De Medicina

    Medical School, 1990
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Dr. Orejarena is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Saint Tammany Parish Hospital

      1202 S Tyler St
      Covington, LA 70433
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% higher than the national average

      82%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      6% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Lakeview Regional Medical Center

      95 Judge Tanner Blvd
      Covington, LA 70433
    • Ochsner Medical Center

      1516 Jefferson Hwy
      New Orleans, LA 70121
      Recipient of 6
      hospital awards

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

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% higher than the national average

      82%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      6% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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