LSU Healthcare Network
Cardiology • Gretna, LA • Kenner- West Esplanade Location; Metairie; Uptown; Westbank locations
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- WebMD (Dr. Updesh Bedi): 5.0 stars (1 review) (1 review)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Stephen Laguardia Jr): 4.8 stars (28 reviews)
Patients praise
- Excellent bedside manner and caring attitude
- Thorough explanations of health conditions and procedures
- High patient trust and willingness to recommend to family and friends
Common complaints
- Dissatisfaction with telephone appointments and follow-up communication
- Concerns regarding medication management and tracking referrals
- Potential for medical malpractice litigation and disputes regarding standard of care in the broader region
- Frustration with appointment wait times or rushed visits
"On a scale of one to 5, I'd give this guy a 10. I love, love, love his bed side manner. He comes across as carrying as a doctor should. I'd definitely recommend to friends & family!"
- WebMD patient review for Dr. Updesh Bedi"He really took the time to explain what was going on. Very thorough"
- Healthgrades patient review for Dr. Stephen Laguardia Jr"First visit was good, seemed knowledgeable and able to offer help. He then refused to keep at the heart institute just to bill Cornwall hospital..Haven't seen him in person in over a year,phone appointments are a disaster."
- Healthgrades patient review for Dr. Abdulaziz JourySynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Minghua Hao, MD - New Orleans, LA - Cardiology - Schedule Online - Feb 7, 2026
- Doctor hopes to eliminate Louisiana cardiology deserts | Louisiana Health | nola.com - Jan 4, 2026
- AHA: New Orleans Cardiologist Dr. Keith C. Fedinand named Physician of the Year | Greater New Orleans - Jun 27, 2026
- LCMC Health’s Heart Valve Program is advancing a new era of cardiac innovation for the region | Sponsored: LCMC Health | nola.com - Feb 22, 2026
- Brett Martine Janis, NP - Baton Rouge, LA - Cardiology - Jun 6, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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