John Evans, MD
Meet John Evans, MD
John Evans, M.D., is a compassionate cardiothoracic surgeon. He is board-certified by both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Evans brings fellowship-trained expertise in adult cardiac surgery, specializing in advanced procedures like Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, including off-pump surgery. His expertise extends to minimally invasive heart valve repairs and replacements, complex thoracic aortic surgery and aneurysm repairs, and structural heart endovascular valve procedures such as TAVR. He has a strong focus on treating atrial fibrillation through minimally invasive surgery and ablations, including procedures that may allow patients to discontinue blood thinners. He also performs BaroStim implantations for heart failure and utilizes minimally invasive surgery for lung cancer treatment.
Locations
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CHRISTUSHeart & Vascular1453 E. Bert Kouns Ind. Loop , Suite 318, Suite 319, Shreveport, LA 71105Hours
- Monday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Thursday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Hospital Affiliations
CHRISTUS Health Plan
CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna Better Health
- Aetna US Healthcare
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthy Blue Amerigroup
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
- CHRISTUS Health Plan
- Cigna
- Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare
- Gilsbar
- Humana Choicecare Network
- Humana Military TRICARE
- Integrated Medical Solutions
- Louisiana Healthcare Connections
- Medicaid - Louisiana
- Medicare - Louisiana
- Molina Healthcare
- Multiplan Commercial
- People's Health Network
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Railroad Medicare
- TriWest
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (USFHP)
- United Healthcare (UHC)
- United Healthcare (UHC) - Community Plan
- Vantage Health Plan
- Verity Healthnet Louisiana
- WellCare of Louisiana
- Zelis PPO Plus
Education & Certifications
Residency: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Residency: University of Alabama School of Medicine
Medical Education: Louisiana State University of Shreveport Medical and Health Science Center
Certification: American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Certification: American Board of Surgery
Ratings & Reviews
- Overall Quality of Care
- Listened Carefully
- Explained Things Clearly
- Spent Enough Time
- Showed Courtesy & Respect
Patient reviews (30)
He was excellent.
Explained procedure and enhanced with pictures and diagrams to further our understanding and then spent time to answer all questions and concerns.
Great Service
I will be using Dr Evans for my procedure only because I believe, through personal research and experience, he is the best surgeon for the job at heart.
Everything was very good
Great doctor!
I understood the procedure
Overall my experience with this office has been great.
No need to change anything about your care or practice. I am blessed to have had you as my surgeon.
I would recommend him.
We was so happy to finally have someone to see and get things done for me that was needed
We felt secure and I wanted to move forward with Dr. Evans and Christus.
Do need more instruction on after you leave what to expect
Excellent
I'll always return
We were squeezed in that day even though it didn’t feel like it. Pretty sure we cut into his lunch break!
Best hospital I’ve ever been in
My appt was at 10:00 am and was done with my visit within 45 minutes or less!
Dr. Evans and his receptionist were both awesome
Awesome Doctor visit
Good recommendation from cardiologist
Can not wait for the procedure to be completed.
Thank you all for your kindness and professionalism
Keep on keeping on!
Very professional and caring
Your care and concern was very much appreciated and comforting.
Very professional
Best ever
Very professional.
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