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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CHRISTUSHeart & Vascular3311 Prescott Road, Suite 112, Suite 112, Alexandria, LA 71301HoursOpen
- 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.
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CHRISTUSFamily Medicine3351 Masonic Dr., Alexandria, LA 71301HoursOpen
- Monday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Thursday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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CHRISTUSHospital3330 Masonic Dr., Alexandria, LA 71301HoursOpen
- Monday: 24 hr.
- Tuesday: 24 hr.
- Wednesday: 24 hr.
- Thursday: 24 hr.
- Friday: 24 hr.
- Saturday: 24 hr.
- Sunday: 24 hr.
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 (50)
Very good and courteous thank you
Overall I was pleased
Dr. Bhalja is wonderful! Not many like him anymore and I know what I speak of as a retired RN of 40+ yrs who enjoyed her time working side by side with a GP/Gen Surgeon in his practice for several years.
