
William Rolston M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
4224 Houma Blvd Suite 450 Metairie Louisiana, 70006About
William Rolston, MD, FACC, is an established cardiologist with Rolston Cardiovascular Associates in Metairie, Louisiana. He received his medical degree in 1971 at Louisiana State University and trained at Charity Hospital and the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Rolston is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine and interventional cardiology and maintains active professional memberships with the American Medical Association, the Louisiana State Medical Society, and the American Heart Association.
Education and Training
louisiana state university medical school (new orleans, la.) M.D. 1971
cardiovascular research institute, san francisco, cal 0
ochsner foundation hospital, new orleans, la. 0
charity hospital new orleans 0
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1971
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine)
Interventional Cardiology (Internal Medicine)
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- The intra-aortic balloon pump: rationale and indications for its use in the CICU.
- The intra-aortic balloon pump: rationale and indications for its use in the CICU.
- The role of adrenergic receptor blockade in serotonin-induced changes in the pulmonary circulation.
- The role of adrenergic receptor blockade in serotonin-induced changes in the pulmonary circulation.
- Adjunctive therapy in thrombolysis for acute myocardial infarction.
- Ischemic heart disease and mitral valve dysfunction.
Areas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Pneumonia
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
Internships
- Charity Hospital
Fellowships
- University of California, San Francisco
Professional Society Memberships
- American Medical Association, Louisiana State Medical Society, American Heart Association
Articles and Publications
- Published Variety of Articles
What do you attribute your success to?
- His hard work and determination.
Favorite professional publications
- American Heart Journal, Journal of the American College of Cardiology
Areas of research
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- Michael
He is an excellent doctor. He is very caring and compassionate. He makes you feel comfortable and takes the time to make sure you understand you situation. He is a people person. we love him and appreciate him.Thank you Dr. Rolston.
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Nearest Hospitals
OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTERl
1516 JEFFERSON HWY NEW ORLEANS LA 70121