Mehul Bhalja, MD

Interventional Cardiology
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
English
All Ages
4.6/5 Read Reviews

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

  • CHRISTUS
    Heart & Vascular
    3311 Prescott Road, Suite 112, Suite 112, Alexandria, LA 71301
    Hours
    Open
    • 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.

  • CHRISTUS
    Family Medicine
    3351 Masonic Dr., Alexandria, LA 71301
    Hours
    Open
    • 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.

  • CHRISTUS
    Hospital
    3330 Masonic Dr., Alexandria, LA 71301
    Hours
    Open
    • 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 4.6
  • Listened Carefully 4.6
  • Explained Things Clearly 4.6
  • Spent Enough Time 4.4
  • Showed Courtesy & Respect 4.7

Patient reviews (50)

5.0

Very good and courteous thank you

4.0

Overall I was pleased

5.0

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.

Get to know Mehul Bhalja, MD