Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS)
Cardiology • Houma, LA
Clinic Type
Cardiology
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Phone
866.303.6999
info@CVLhealth.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Telehealth
24/7 Virtual Care Center
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- rater8 (via official website): 4.9/5
- promallu.com aggregated data: 4.8/5 (526)
Patients praise
- Professional and knowledgeable physicians
- Compassionate and attentive staff
- Clean and welcoming facilities
- Efficient service and clear communication of medical information
- Strong patient confidence in care providers
Common complaints
- Historical medical malpractice litigation involving allegations of miscommunication or failure to act on diagnostic test results
"Dr. Walker is very knowledgeable and very respectful. He makes sure to answer any concerns you may have. One of the best doctors ever!!!"
— Verified Patient via rater8"I cannot thank the personnel at CIS enough for their care and patience. Dr. Abben is always willing to answer questions and help our family understand and participate in decisions made in caring for our family!"
— Patient Review"Needing cardiology care can be scary sometimes, but the staff was so considerate and gentle. We are so fortunate to have this type of access to care within our community through CIS."
— Charlotte Buisson, PatientSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Heart Doctor in Houma, LA - Cardiovascular Institute (CIS) — Jul 17, 2025
- Houma In-Clinic Pharmacy - Cardiovascular Institute of the South — Apr 20, 2026
- CIS and Terrebonne General Are First in Louisiana to Use the AngioSafe Santreva™-ATK Endovascular Revascularization Catheter — Jan 8, 2026
- CIS Houma: Free Heart Screening - Eventbrite — Jun 24, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More cardiology clinics in Houma
Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) is a private, non-profit cardiology and vascular care provider founded in 1983 and headquartered in Houma, LA. CIS delivers comprehensive heart and vascular services—from prevention, diagnostics, and medical management to interventional procedures and telemedicine. It operates 21 offices across Louisiana and Mississippi, including a facility in Houma, and employs more than 900 team members. CIS offers specialties in internal medicine, nuclear cardiology, electrophysiology, lipid management, peripheral vascular disease, valve disease, and interventional cardiology, and provides advanced programs such as diagnostic testing, limb/salvage initiatives, and telecardiology. Contact: 1-800-425-2565 or visit cardio.com.
Terrebonne General Health System (TGHS) is a nonprofit, community-based hospital in Houma, Louisiana. It is a 321-licensed-bed acute care facility offering comprehensive cardiovascular care within a larger, multidisciplinary health system. Key cardiovascular services and related offerings include: - Cardiac care capabilities (cardiac catheterization lab and cardiology services) - Inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation - Diagnostic imaging and cardiology-related diagnostics - Related specialties (endocrinology, pulmonology, critical care) as part of the broader cardiovascular program - Women’s Center and cancer care adjacent services that support comprehensive heart-health outcomes Highlights: - Largest community-based health system in southeast Louisiana’s tri-parish area (Terrebonne, Lafourche, St. Mary) - Accredited by The Joint Commission - Part of a nonprofit system with a substantial medical staff and 1,800+ employees - Based in Houma, LA, with local presence and patient services focused in the TGMC (Terrebonne General Medical Center) Contact: - Main phone: (985) 873-4141 - Address: 8166 Main Street, Houma, LA 70360 If you’re seeking specific cardiovascular services (e.g., cardiovascular surgery, cath lab scheduling, or rehabilitation programs), I can extract or summarize those details from TGHS pages or provide guidance on how to contact the cardiovascular department.
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