LAFAYETTE
Lafayette Clinic
2730 Ambassador Caffery Parkway
Lafayette, LA 70506
337-988-1585 / 1-800-582-2435
Meet the CIS Lafayette Team
| Walker, Craig - Cardiologist |
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McElderry, Michael - Cardiologist |
| Patlola, Raghotham - Cardiologist |
| Ingraldi, Gus - Cardiologist |
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Allie, David - Cardiovascular/Thoracic Surgeon |
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Lirtzman, Mitchell - Cardiovascular/Thoracic Surgeon |
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Wyatt, Charles - Cardiovascular/Thoracic Surgeon |
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Domingue, Cal - Physician Assistant |
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Hendrick, John - Physician Assistant |
| Coco, Marshall - Nurse Practitioner |
| Guidry, Dennis - Nurse Practitioner |
About Lafayette
Lafayette is a hub for the many communities in south Louisiana, representing the Cajun, Creole and antebellum life-styles of the Deep South. Lafayette is part of an area known as Acadiana. This area is made up of eight parishes and is also known as the "Cajun Heartland." The eight parishes are Acadia, Iberia, Evangeline, Lafayette, Vermilion, St. Mary, St. Martin and St. Landry. Lafayette is located in the center. Please browse through the following information to get a better feel for our area, and what it can offer you.
Education
Public and Private Schools
The Lafayette Parish School System is the state's 7th largest public school system with 43 schools and more than 30,000 students. The Lafayette Parish School System offers the program Schools of Choice at the elementary, middle and high school levels. This program offers specialized courses or themes, which give students the core curriculum required by state guidelines in the context of a subject in which the student has an interest. All students in the parish are eligible to apply for admission to any school of choice. Inspired by a rich and diverse cultural base, the citizens of Lafayette Parish enjoy a variety of private educational offerings. The oldest of these is the school system offered by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lafayette. Thirteen Catholic schools are located throughout Lafayette Parish. In addition, 14 other private schools offer individual attention and excellent programs of study.
Vocational/Technical Schools
Augmenting the formal educational processes are several vocational/technical schools in Lafayette Parish serving a variety of needs for thousands of students. Programs available at these schools range from nursing, business and computer programming, to real estate, cosmetology and the travel industry.
Higher Education
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is located in Lafayette. Founded in 1898, ULL is the second largest university in the state. ULL is made up of 10 colleges and schools that offer eighty undergraduate degree programs and 29 master's degree programs. As a selective admissions university, ULL graduates about 1,200 students each fall and spring.
Healthcare
As the heart of medical care in Acadiana, Lafayette continues to expand its advanced and specialized medical services with state-of-the-art facilities and procedures. Lafayette has five major hospitals with more than 1,000 beds. The parish has a 911 emergency response system and is home to Acadian Ambulance Services Inc., the nation's largest rural ambulance company, offering ground and air paramedic services. Lafayette also has numerous surgery centers, chemical dependency facilities, rehabilitation hospitals, long-term acute care hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, support groups and more than 100 dentists.
Points of Attraction
Lafayette has long been known for its great food, music and festivals. Lafayette is also a place with a multitude of historic attractions, majestic plantation homes, vibrant gardens, leisurely swamp tours, and exciting museums. The museums of Lafayette shed light on early life in south Louisiana, present world-class art exhibitions, examine many facets of the universe and provide fun, hands-on activities for children and adults alike.
Shopping
From large malls to souvenir and antique shops, Lafayette and its surrounding area, collectively known as Acadiana, have something for everyone. And now that many businesses are members of Louisiana Tax Free Shopping (LTFS), international visitors to Acadiana have fun shopping at over 70 local participating merchants!
Restaurants
In Lafayette, the folks are friendly, the festivals are lively, and the cuisine is world-famous. We offer real Cajun and Creole cooking, just an oyster throw from the bayou. Our restaurants are famous for traditional, down-home cooking, as well as more upscale versions of time-honored favorites.
Events and Festivals
From Mardi Gras and Friday afternoon fais-do-dos (street dances), to festivals celebrating everything from Cajun and Zydeco music, crawfish and our French heritage, you'll find something every week in Lafayette.
Sports and Outdoors
Our state is called "The Sportsman's Paradise" for many reasons, not the least of which is our wonderfully, warm year-round climate. Championship golf courses, hiking and biking trails, bird watching, and canoe trips through the swamps and bayous are just some of the many outdoor adventures that await you.
Downtown Lafayette
More than a business center, downtown Lafayette is the living center of our unique cultural fabric. Key public facilities and visionary urban design are incorporated in a vibrant palette of public art, festivals and events celebrating the Acadiana of yesterday, today and tomorrow, all within easy walking distance in our pedestrian-friendly urban center.
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