
Gabriel Lasala M.D.
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
101 East Fairway Drive Suite 504 Covington Louisiana, 70433About
Dr. Gabriel Lasala is a cardiologist practicing in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Lasala specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Lasala also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Argentina
National University of Cordoba
Universidad Catolica De Cordoba MD
Universidad Nacional De Cordoba, Facultad De Ciencias Medicas 1980
Board Certification
Internal Medicine
Interventional Cardiology
Provider Details
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Assistant Instructor of Physiology, National University of Cuyo School of Medicine -
- Professor of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center -
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Instructor, American Heart Association -
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Tulane University -
Awards
- 'Top Doctors,' Living Magazine; 2009
- 'Health Care Hero,' New Orleans, 2008
- 'Top Doctors,' New Orleans Magazine, 2007
- 'Certificate of Merit,' American College of Physicians, 1990 and 1992
Internships
- Posadas National Hospital, University of Mississippi Medical Center
Fellowships
- University of Mississippi Medical Center
Professional Society Memberships
- American College of Cardiologists, American Society of Internal Medicine, American Medical Association, American College of Physicians, Southern Medical Association, American College of Phlebology, Louisiana State Medical Society, European Society of Cardiology, International Society for Cellular Therapy, International Cellular Medicine Society, Adult Stem Cell Research Network
Philanthropic Initiatives
- Gabriel Lasala, MD is President and Founder of the Stem Cell Foundation, which raises funds for adult stem cell therapy research.
Hobbies / Sports
- Skiing, Fishing, Family Time
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