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The Cardiovascular Institute of the South is celebrating its 29th anniversary. Founded in Houma by Dr. Craig Walker in 1983, CIS has become globally recognized as providing a full range of personalized cardiovascular care and innovative research and treatment options.
CIS earned its international reputation by providing state-of-the-art cardiovascular care, and is a world-leader in preventing and treating both cardiovascular and peripheral vascular disease.
Starting out as a one-man practice, CIS has grown to become cooperative endeavor with nearly 40 physicians and 500 employees in 13 locations throughout south Louisiana.
“I take great pride in the fact that CIS has grown into one of the largest and most comprehensive cardiovascular programs anywhere in the world,” Walker said. “Its reputation is known throughout the world, and we’ve had the opportunity to be involved in groundbreaking research.”
CIS has significantly contributed to the development and advancement of non-surgical treatments for cardiovascular disease. Interventional procedures are minimally-invasive, involving low-risk for patients and less recovery time than surgery.
Additionally, CIS has received international acclaim as a leader of research and development by participating in research trials. CIS physicians serve as clinical investigators for many new and innovative medical devices and frequently share their knowledge by lecturing across the country on new techniques and methods for treating both cardiovascular and peripheral vascular disease.
CIS expands to multiple locations to make the most advanced cardiovascular care accessible to a variety of communities.
