Mehul Bhalja, MD
Meet Mehul Bhalja, MD
Mehul R. Bhalja, MD, MPH, FACC, RPVI, FASE is an Interventional Cardiologist at CHRISTUS Heart & Vascular Institute in Alexandria, Texas. He earned his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from Government Medical College Bhavnagar in India. He later pursued a Master of Public Health (MPH) at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Dr. Bhalja completed his Internal Medicine residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center, followed by Cardiovascular Medicine and Interventional Cardiology Fellowships at Tulane University Heart & Vascular Institute. Dr. Bhalja is board-certified in Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Nuclear Cardiology, and Internal Medicine. Additionally, he holds certifications from the American Society of Echocardiography and as a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI).
With extensive experience in interventional cardiology, Dr. Bhalja is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered cardiovascular care. His research contributions include numerous publications and presentations on advanced cardiovascular interventions and management strategies. Dr. Bhalja's dedication to excellence in cardiology is evident in his continuous pursuit of knowledge and involvement in professional organizations such as the American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association, and the American Society of Echocardiography. Outside of his professional commitments, Dr. Bhalja enjoys playing chess, table tennis, racquetball, and volleyball.
Locations
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CHRISTUS Heart & Vascular Institute3311 Prescott Road, Suite 112, Alexandria, LA 71301
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Hospital Affiliations
CHRISTUS Health Central LA
CHRISTUS Health Plan
CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
Insurance Accepted
- Humana Choicecare Network
- Medicaid - Louisiana
- Medicare
- Molina Healthcare
- Multiplan Commercial
Education & Certifications
Medical Education: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Medical Education: Bhavnagar University Government Medical College
Fellowship: Tulane University School of Medicine
Fellowship: Tulane University School of Medicine
Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine
Ratings & Reviews
- Overall Quality of Care
- Listened Carefully
- Explained Things Clearly
- Spent Enough Time
- Showed Courtesy & Respect
Patient reviews (32)
I don't want to see anyone but him.
I felt cared for
👍
No complaints about the doctor. A long wait time to see him.
I’m thankful to have a doctor who actually listened and he showed interest in finding a solution to my symptoms.
It is all good to me.
He needs to be a little more accurate with appointment time
He is a career Dr.
Very good
Very nice time spent explaining meds
Thank you
They were all good
Thank you for being here for the needy public.
There is only one thing to say the BEST 👍
Grateful to have him as my cardiologist!
Thank you
Who knows if I’ll ever get another appointment so no message here
They are great
Very good
Very good.
Doctor seemed to want to help others and that is a plus for me
Very professional
I would recommend
Love all the health care providers!
Thank you and God bless you
Everything was great
Just do more. That’s all. :(
The Dr was great
He was very nice.
Congratulations for a job well done.
Spent 2 hours in waiting area. Dr. Was in my room approximately 10 min.
Thank you for being there for persons with medical problems who need an understanding doctor and staff