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Hector O. Ventura, MD, FACC, FACP

Section Head, Cardiomyopathy and Heart Transplantation

4.7 of 5 Stars
Based on 60 Patient Verified Ratings

Dr. Hector Ventura earned his medical degree from the National University School of Medicine in Buenos Aires, Argentina. After completing a residency at the Central Military Hospital in Buenos Aires, he completed an internship and residency at Ochsner where he also completed fellowships in arterial hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. He also completed a fellowship in heart failure and transplantation at Loyola University in Chicago, Illinois.

Dr. Ventura has served in his current position at Ochsner since the year 2000. He is board-certified in cardiology and has a wide range of special expertise including the history of medicine. He has written numerous articles for scientific medical publications and serves on several editorial boards of medical journals and is the Associate Editor for Congestive Heart Failure.

Medical School

Universidad De Buenos Aires - Buenos Aires, Argentina

Internship

Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, LA

Residency

Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, LA

Fellowship

Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, LA

American Board of Cardiology

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November 2019

DR VENTURA IS AN INSTRUMENTAL IN THE PROGRESS OF MY HEART AND HEALTH. HE HAS BE VERY CLEAR AND HE ALWAYS DO BEST TO IMPROVE MY QUALITY OF LIFE.

I like the visits to Dr. Ventura very kind very good doctor and speaks the same language as me.

I was happy about how quickly I was in and out of the visit. Dr. Ventura was very attentive & helpful. I highly recommend him.

September 2019

pleasant

August 2019

Good

I feel very blessed to have the Ocshner team help me take care my medical issues. I thank God everyday! Although I'm a little afraid, I'm confident that I have the best care possible... Thank You & God Bless!

love my visits with Dr Ventura, I trust his guidance completely.

I received very good services.

Dr. V always listens to my questions and makes me feel like family instead of a doctor treating a patient as fast as possible to get to next patient. without him and his staff honestly dont know if my morale would be as high

my experience went very well as always

My experience was very positive from the time I entered the hospital until I finished my appointment.

My experience was great as always!

My mother has expressed that she trust Dr. Ventura 100% and has a high level of confidence in him.

July 2019

Dr. Ventured is a great doc. He is helpful and funny. He is always looking at what we can do to advance my care.

we are always treated great. the staff is always very nice and helpful. Dr Ventura is the best. we love him.

Ochsner has been the best medical experience in my life. Dr. Ventura is very personal and explain things in a way easy to understand.

very satisfied with everyone

My Dr was very clear about my health and next step to take, I have a lot of respect for him

As with all my visits with Dr. Ventura, he was well-informed and considered all aspects of my care, even though some were outside his area of specialty -

doctor Ventura is wonderful, he always looks out for my best interest and I am lucky to have him as my doctor

Received excellent care. Highly recommend to others.

All areas of visitation was good. Thank you for all your help.

Ochsner has been a very good experience and the entire staff has been a pleasure to deal with.

June 2019

Dr. Ventura is very approachable which is such an asset. I am happy to have him as one of my doctors. I feel like I am in good hands.

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