Imperial Health-Cardiovascular Specialists
Cardiology • Lake Charles, LA
About
Cardiovascular Specialists of Southwest Louisiana is a Lake Charles-based medical practice of board-certified cardiologists offering comprehensive cardiac care with a emphasis on prevention and early intervention for patients in Southwest Louisiana. Services are delivered from two Lake Charles offices (600 Doctor Michael DeBakey Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601). The practice focuses on preventive and early intervention strategies in cardiovascular care. Contact: (337) 312-8281 or (337) 436-3813. Website: csswla.com. Key facts: small practice (2 employees listed), monthly site visits ~3.6k, USA-based with all traffic from the United States. Suitable for patients seeking experienced, preventive-focused cardiac care in the Lake Charles area.
Clinic Type
Cardiology
Address
600 DOCTOR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DR, Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601, us
Phone
337-312-8907
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Facebook: 96% recommendation rate (39 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Michael Turner): 4.2/5 stars (5 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Christopher Thompson): 4.3/5 stars (6 reviews)
Patients praise
- High recommendation rates from some sources
- Some patients report life-saving care and kind/gentle bedside manner
- Positive feedback on office efficiency and staff availability from certain patients
Common complaints
- Allegations of medical error and lack of post-surgical follow-up
- Complaints regarding poor communication and failure to explain medications or symptoms
"As far as im concerned he is one of the best there is.Saved my Life."
— Healthgrades reviewer on Dr. Michael Turner"The last procedure my leg was completely blocked (doctor error) and I came out of surgery complaining of extreme pain. I was left for over 20 hours with no blood flow to that leg... Dr. White completely ignored my complaint..."
— Vitals reviewer on Dr. Jean White"I complain about symthoms and what he basely says is. I'll see you in 6 months. Another time I complain and he gives me more medicine without explaining anything."
— Healthgrades reviewer on Dr. Christopher ThompsonSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Heather Broussard Cibula — Apr 12, 2026
- Dr. Austin Howard, MD - Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Lake Charles, LA — May 14, 2026
- Ochsner CHRISTUS Health Center welcomes Mir Akbar Khan, MD | Ochsner Health — May 20, 2026
- Carencro welcomes new cardiology clinic | Health | kadn.com — Jan 30, 2026
- Cardiology Specialists of Acadiana and USHV Open State-of-the-Art Outpatient Heart and Vascular Surgery Center in Lafayette, Louisiana - US Heart and Vascular — Sep 22, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More cardiology clinics in Lake Charles
Cardiology at Imperial Health (Lake Charles) - Imperial Health is a privately held, physician-owned multispecialty group in Southwest Louisiana, headquartered in Lake Charles, with a network of over 60 providers. - Cardiology offerings are part of the Imperial Health system, including Cardiovascular Specialists and related cardiovascular care services. - They emphasize patient-centered, high-quality care across multiple specialties and operate from their Lake Charles offices (501 Dr. Michael DeBakey Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70601). - Related roles and clinics include Cardiovascular Specialists (providers like Dr. Foster, Dr. Mulhearn) and opportunities such as Certified Medical Assistants, Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants, and other allied cardiovascular staff (PRN positions noted). - Contact: info@imperialhealth.com | Phone: (337) 433-8400.
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