GRAY, La. – Cardiovascular Institute of the South said it completed the first outpatient procedure today in its new ambulatory surgery center located at 191 Innovation Ct, Ste B in Gray, La. The peripheral angiogram was performed by interventional cardiologist Craig Walker.
The CIS Ambulatory Surgery Center was built to offer same-day surgical care, including diagnostic and treatment procedures, at a lower-cost than hospitals. The facility has two catheterization laboratories equipped for interventional procedures to treat coronary disease, as well as peripheral artery disease and venous disease in the legs. It also includes a cardiovascular clinic for patient follow-up appointments.
“It has been my life’s mission to return home to south Louisiana to establish a world-class cardiovascular program for our area,” said Walker, native of Bourg and founder of Cardiovascular Institute of the South in 1983. “Over decades, our focus has not wavered, and CIS is now recognized as a leader in cardiovascular care throughout the world.”
Within the opening week, CIS physicians and staff will complete about 10 cardiovascular procedures at the ASC, and that number is expected to grow exponentially in next few months. A formal ribbon-cutting event will take place in the near future.
