Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) is one of the nation's most respected groups of cardiologists, representing nearly every specialty in heart and vascular medicine. While most leading medical centers are located in a single facility within a large city, CIS and its staff of nearly 450 dedicated team members and approximately 34 physicians bring comprehensive cardiovascular care close to home by serving patients in 12 locations throughout south Louisiana.
CIS offers a comprehensive heart and vascular program that includes specialized medical professionals trained in nuclear cardiology, electrophysiology, prevention services, and lipid management, as well as interventional cardiovascular procedures. The institute is a world-leader in treating peripheral arterial disease.
CIS has made significant contributions to the development of non-surgical treatments for cardiovascular disease. Because the institute is on the leading edge of technology in this field, patients can be assured that each case is thoroughly reviewed and all available treatment options are considered.
CIS is constantly expanding services to meet the medical needs of the population. The institute offers the fastest computed tomography (CT) scan system available and trains others from across the nation in its use.
CIS has not only earned an international reputation for providing state-of-the-art heart and vascular care, but has also received international acclaim as a leader of research and development in the field, participating in a growing number of research trials. CIS physicians serve as clinical investigators for many new and innovative medical devices and often share their knowledge by lecturing around the country about the latest methods of treating both cardiac and peripheral arterial disease.
The continued growth of CIS facilities is evidence of the institute's dynamic commitment to bring quality medical services to the people of south Louisiana in 12 convenient locations. In 2003 and 2004, ribbons were cut to celebrate the opening of new, state-of-the-art Heart and Vascular Centers in Lafayette and Houma. In March of 2004, CIS and Opelousas General Health System announced a partnership to include an expansion plan at the hospital with enhanced cardiovascular services. An expansion and renovation of CIS Thibodaux was completed in 2007, and construction of a new, larger facility in New Iberia was completed in 2008. In 2009, CIS Raceland completed a major renovation, CIS Zachary moved into a newer, more innovative building, and CIS opened a new practice in Galliano. In the beginning of 2011, CIS opened a Baton Rouge office and formed a partnership with Lafayette Regional Medical Center to enhance the cardiovascular services at the hospital and at a location in Crowley. For more than 27 years, CIS has continuously provided world-class care to south Lousisiana, and our long-standing mission will continue to guide our expansion to more communities.
Cardiovascular Institute of the South's guiding mission is simple: To provide the best care in an area with one of the highest incidences of heart and vascular disease in the industrialized world. A combination of vision for the future and constant growth is the formula that allows CIS to successfully fulfill that mission each and every day.
Our mission is to provide our patients with the highest quality cardiovascular care available. We pledge ourselves to:
