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Dr. Louis Elkins, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 67
Dr. Louis Elkins, MD
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Dr. Louis Elkins, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Austin, TX.
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Dr. Louis Elkins, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 67
Austin, TX
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience
Dr. Louis Elkins, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Austin, TX.

About

Dr. Elkins graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 1986 and completed a residency at Boston University Medical Center.Dr. Louis Elkins, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Austin, TX and has 38 years experience. Dr. Elkins currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Temple, North Arkansas Regional Medical Center, Fulton County Hospital, Baxter Health, Columbus Community Hospital, Cuero Regional Hospital, Izard Regional Hospital, Saint Marks Medical Center, Stone County Medical Center and White River Medical Center. Dr. Elkins has experience treating conditions like Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD and PVD) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Elkins received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Dr. Elkins' office accepts new patients. Dr. Elkins also speaks Spanish. Dr. Elkins is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Aortic Aneurysm
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Atherosclerosis
Carotid Artery Disease
Cerebrovascular Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Angioplasty Vertebral Vessels
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Maze Procedure
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm and Dissection of Heart
Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Tumor
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Cancer
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Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Coarctation of the Aorta
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Congestive Heart Failure
Constrictive Pericarditis
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Embolism
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Empyema
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Endocarditis
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Head and Neck Cancer
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Iliac Aneurysm
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
Lymphedema
Malignant Heart Tumors
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Noninfective Endocarditis
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Spider Veins
Systolic Heart Failure
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thrombosis
Thymomas
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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Varicose Veins
Vascular Disease
Venous Compression
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Angioplasty With Stent Placement
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Carotid Ultrasound
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Dialysis Access Procedures
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Embolectomy Arterial
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aorta
Endovascular Repair of Visceral Aorta
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagomyotomy
Head and Neck Surgery
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Surgery
Hernia Repair
Impella Device
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparotomy
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Lung Surgery
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mitral Valve Surgery
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Open Segmentectomy
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Partial Lobectomy with Robotic Assist
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Sympathetic Nerve Block
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Drainage of Pleural Cavity With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Tracheal Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Varicose Vein Procedure
Vascular Surgical Procedure
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Alliance Select
    Blue PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Blue Preferred Plus POS
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Blue Cross Premier PPO
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  • HealthSync PPO IN POS
    HealthSync-IN HMO
    HealthSync Options POS
  • Blue Advantage HMO
    Blue Advantage HMO
    Blue Choice
    BestChoice PPO
    Blue Essentials HMO
  • Group Health Network
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Signature Administrators PPO
  • Sagamore Plus
    Sagamore Plus PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate POS
  • SIHO Network HMO
  • Cigna PPO
    Cigna HMO
    Open Access Plus
    LocalPlus

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    8611 N Mopac Expy Ste 250, Austin, TX 78759
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (281) 888-8999
  2. 2 Office
    5261 Fountain Dr Ste A, Crown Point, IN 46307
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 922-6802
  3. 3 Freemu Varghese MD PA
    10023 Main St Ste C10, Houston, TX 77025
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  4. 4 Pad Specialists-Sugar Land
    7616 Branford Pl Ste 140, Sugar Land, TX 77479
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (281) 888-8999
  5. 5 Office
    628 Hospital Dr Ste 3-E, Mountain Home, AR 72653
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (870) 508-3200
  6. 6 Mercyone Siouxland Medical Center
    801 5th St, Sioux City, IA 51101
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (712) 294-7020
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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4.4
Based on 13 Reviews
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Sep 28, 2020
Dr. Elkins and staff are great! My husband had 3 anyurisms and Dr. Elkins saved his life! Highly recommend!
Janice Bandy — Sep 28, 2020
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
General Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine
    1986
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Boston University Medical Center
    1994
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Louis Elkins, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Elkins' profile.

Dr. Elkins frequently treats the following conditions: Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD and PVD). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Louis Elkins, MD is affiliated with Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Temple, North Arkansas Regional Medical Center, Fulton County Hospital, Baxter Health, Columbus Community Hospital, Cuero Regional Hospital, Izard Regional Hospital, Saint Marks Medical Center, Stone County Medical Center and White River Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Louis Elkins, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Temple

    2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX

  • North Arkansas Regional Medical Center

    620 N Main St, Harrison, AR

  • Fulton County Hospital

    679 N Main St, Salem, AR

  • Baxter Health

    624 Hospital Dr, Mountain Home, AR

  • Columbus Community Hospital

    110 Shult Dr, Columbus, TX

  • Cuero Regional Hospital

    2550 N Esplanade St, Cuero, TX

  • Izard Regional Hospital

    61 Grasse St, Calico Rock, AR

  • Saint Marks Medical Center

    1 Saint Marks Pl, La Grange, TX

  • Stone County Medical Center

    2106 E Main St, Mountain View, AR

  • White River Medical Center

    1710 Harrison St, Batesville, AR