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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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(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%
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Dr. Leo is not only an excellent physician but also a good listener and very caring. It is very easy to discuss my medical issues with him. Dr. Leo has been treating me since I was diagnosed with a fib several years ago. I can’t imagine going to any other cardiologist. I wish we had more physicians like him.
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
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Maria Dailey – Jun 28, 2024
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Highly recommended
Dr Leo takes time to visit with you making you feel at home and like he cares about you. Yet he is always professional and has read your recent test results or relevant medical history and knows what needs to be discussed. Never an alarmist or one to dispense impractical advice that you can’t follow, dr Leo has always guided toward practical followup or tests with a sense of urgency appropriate for the situation. Based on my experience, I can highly recommend him if you are looking for a cardiologist.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Dave McCann – Nov 25, 2022
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Dr Orejarena and his staff are top notch. Appointments are not rushed, they take time to explain and make sure that you understand your diagnosis
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Excellent team, everything was in order and the doctor listened carefully my concerns and observations. Suggestions from the doctor sounded very reasonable and provides an excellent starting point to see if my condition improves.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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My Mom was a patient of Dr. Leo's. I say "was" because my Mom passed away in November. Dr. Leo treated her for Afib but clearly there was something else more troubling as my Mom suddenly went into cardiac arrest and never regained consciousness. Neither Dr. Leo or anyone from his office has ever contacted our family, specifically my Dad, to express their condolences. What's more concerning is that something was seriously wrong with my Mom's heart that Dr. Leo failed to diagnose.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
8 others found this helpful
Helpful
Ali – Jan 25, 2019
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He is the Best of the Best He Saves Lives Very caring, thorough, listens, personable If your in need of an all round great heart doctor hes your guy. Cannot say enough good things about Dr.Orejarena
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
Helpful
Mandeville, LA – Dec 13, 2018
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Dr. Leo saved my life. I went to the ER with a heart attack 5 minutes after seeing Dr Leo I was in Surgery. Thank you Dr. Orejarena!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
Helpful
Judy Davis in Abita Springs, LA – Jun 18, 2017
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I love the way Dr. Leo listened to my concerns and worked around my schedule to treat me. I would highly recommend Dr. Orejarena to anyone looking for a great doctor!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
Helpful
Gino Gondolfi in Covington, LA – Nov 22, 2016
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Dr. Orejarena treated my husband. He did an angiogram and diagnosed him with a damaged heart. He told my husband that his arteries were too small for bypass surgery or a stint and treated him for 10 years with medicine. My husband started passing out and Dr. Orejarena did not suggest any treatment. We decided to see another cardiologist and within 2 weeks he had a 6 bypass surgery. This new cardiologist saved my husband's life. We were told every time he passed out his heart had stopped.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
Helpful
Pat Roberts in MANDEVILLE – Jun 12, 2016
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A wonderful technician and very caring individual with a great sense of humor. Can't speak highly enough of Dr. Leo! He diagnosed my need for an aortic valve and did the technical preparation for it including the angiogram. So pleased with Dr. Leo that a few years ago, he was the go-to doctor for my wife's pacemaker. Done perfectly with no complications.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others 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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