Memorial Heart & Vascular Center

Memorial Heart & Vascular Center is a medical clinic in Lake Charles, LA, specializing in cardiology and vascular care. It serves patients throughout the local community with services focused on heart and blood vessel health, including diagnosis, treatment, and management of cardiovascular conditions. The center is part of Lake Charles Memorial Health System, a locally owned, regional community healthcare system that includes a 315-bed acute care hospital and multiple specialty clinics. It is staffed by board-certified cardiologists and nurse practitioners, including Edward Bergen, DO, and Karl Duncan, MD, among others. The clinic operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is located on the second floor of the Oak Park Boulevard complex. While the clinic has a 3.00 rating based on two reviews, it is recognized nationally for excellence in heart attack treatment and patient safety.

The center is part of a larger health system that emphasizes comprehensive, community-focused care. It is affiliated with Memorial Medical Group, which includes over 100 specialists across more than 20 medical specialties. The health system has earned national recognition for medical excellence, including being named among the Top 10% in the nation for heart attack treatment and ranked #1 in the market for patient safety in heart attack care. It holds accreditation from DNV Healthcare and has been recognized by Forbes as a Top Hospital. These accolades reflect the system’s commitment to high-quality, evidence-based care and continuous improvement in patient outcomes.

Located on Oak Park Boulevard, the clinic sits about 156 meters, approximately a tenth of a mile, from Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, the system’s main campus. It is within a half-mile of Oak Park Elementary School, the 1st Lieutenant Douglas B. Fournet Memorial Parkway, Huber Park, and the Express OMV government office. The clinic is situated just beyond the intersection with Enterprise Boulevard, placing it in a central, accessible area of the city.

The center is known for its thorough documentation and clear, well-structured online presence, which supports patient access to information and care coordination. Its reputation is built on clinical expertise, national recognition for heart care quality, and a long-standing commitment to serving the people of Lake Charles and surrounding areas with reliable, specialized medical services. As a key component of the region’s healthcare infrastructure, it plays a vital role in advancing cardiovascular health across Southwest Louisiana.