Patrick Parrino, MD, is a cardiothoracic surgeon at Ochsner Health in New Orleans, Louisiana, specializing in advanced cardiac surgery. He provides comprehensive surgical care for patients with heart valve disease, coronary artery disease, and heart failure, offering both traditional and minimally invasive treatment options.

Dr. Parrino’s clinical expertise includes minimally invasive heart valve repair and replacement, coronary artery bypass surgery, the Maze procedure and surgical management of advanced heart failure. He partners closely with cardiology and heart failure teams to deliver coordinated, high quality care for complex cardiac conditions.

He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia, and his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Georgia. He completed both his general surgery residency and cardiothoracic surgery residency at the University of Virginia.He was a clinical associate at Cleveland Clinic before coming to Ochsner.

Dr. Parrino is committed to compassionate, patient centered care and works closely with patients and their families to help them understand their treatment options and feel confident throughout their surgical journey. He sees patients at Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, serving the Greater New Orleans area and surrounding communities.