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Dr. Rufus Hixon, MD

Pediatric Cardiology* Age 59
Dr. Rufus Hixon, MD
3.6 (5 Ratings)
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Dr. Rufus Hixon, MD is a Pediatric Cardiology Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA.
Dr. Rufus Hixon, MD
3.6 (5 Ratings)
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Dr. Rufus Hixon, MD

Pediatric Cardiology* Age 59
Baton Rouge, LA
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience
Dr. Rufus Hixon, MD is a Pediatric Cardiology Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA.

About

Dr. Rufus Hixon, MD is a Pediatric Cardiology Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA and has 33 years experience. They graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, North Oaks Medical Center, Our Lady Of The Angels Hospital, Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center and Woman's Hospital. Dr. Hixon has experience treating conditions like Congenital Heart Defects, Septal Defect and Atrial Septal Defect among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Hixon received an average rating of 3.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Hixon is board certified in Pediatric Cardiology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Congenital Heart Defects
Septal Defect
Atrial Septal Defect
Congenital Heart Defects
Septal Defect
Atrial Septal Defect
Arrhythmias
Cardiomegaly
Chest Pain
Heart Disease
Heart Murmur
Hypertension
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Syncope
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Tricuspid Valve Disease
Ventricular Septal Defect
Cardiac Ultrasound
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrioventricular Septal Defect (AVSD)
Cardiomyopathy
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Coarctation of the Aorta
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Disease
Congenital Mitral Valve Insufficiency
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Endocarditis
Heart Palpitations
Hyperlipidemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Kawasaki Disease
Limb Swelling
Lipid Disorders
Marfan Syndrome
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Noninfective Endocarditis
Orthostatic Hypotension
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Pulmonary Venous Return Anomaly
Second Degree Heart Block
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Systemic Vasculitis
Systolic Heart Failure
Tetralogy of Fallot
Third Degree Heart Block
Transposition of Great Arteries
Tricuspid Valve Atresia
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Arrhythmia Screening
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Nuclear Stress Testing
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Ochsner Pharmacy and Wellness - Baton Rouge
    10310 The Grove Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70836
  2. 2 Ochsner Clinic LLC
    15800 Professional Plz, Hammond, LA 70403
  3. 3 Pediatric Cardiology of Louisiana LLC
    8200 Constantin Blvd Ste 200, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
  4. 4 Woman's Hospital
    100 Womans Way, Baton Rouge, LA 70817

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3.6
Based on 5 Reviews
5 Stars (3)
4 Stars (0)
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2 Stars (1)
1 Star (1)

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Jul 13, 2022
Sees my son yearly
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Rufus Hixon, MD is a pediatric cardiology specialist in Baton Rouge, LA and has over 32 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 1991. He specializes in Pediatric Cardiology.
Biography
Specialties*
Pediatric Cardiology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Augusta University Medical College of Georgia
    1991
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatrics
Board Certifications
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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.

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinic
    1997
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Rufus Hixon, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hixon's profile.

Dr. Hixon frequently treats the following conditions: Congenital Heart Defects, Septal Defect and Atrial Septal Defect. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Rufus Hixon, MD is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, North Oaks Medical Center, Our Lady Of The Angels Hospital, Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center and Woman's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Rufus Hixon, MD holds board certification in Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatrics.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge

    17000 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA

  • North Oaks Medical Center

    15790 Paul Vega MD Dr, Hammond, LA

  • Our Lady Of The Angels Hospital

    433 Plaza St, Bogalusa, LA

  • Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center

    5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA

  • Woman's Hospital

    100 Womans Way, Baton Rouge, LA