The 20 Best Pneumonia Doctors Near Me in Lake Charles, LA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 71 doctor with experience in Pneumonia near Lake Charles, LA. Of these, 60 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Memorial Pulmonary Associates

    2770 3rd Ave Ste 350, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Clifford Courville is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Courville is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Memorial Interventional Spine

    2770 3rd Ave Ste 110, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Broussard is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Broussard is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, and Pleurisy.

    Distinguished in Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Memorial Interventional Spine

    2770 3rd Ave Ste 110, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Kohler is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Kohler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Sarcoidosis, Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

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    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

    CHRISTUS Ochsner - St. Patrick

    524 Dr Michael Debakey Drive, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tashfeen Mahmood is a Sleep Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Mahmood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses COVID-19, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, and Bronchiectasis. Dr. Mahmood is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Memorial Pulmonary Associates

    2770 3rd Ave Ste 350, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ben Thompson is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Balloon Sinuplasty, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Advanced in Pneumonia
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Pneumonia
    Internal Medicine

    Internal Medicine

    2770 3rd Ave Ste 320, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Lafuria is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Lafuria is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Nurse Practitioner
    Nurse Practitioner

    Kidney Clinic LLC

    333 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr Ste 140, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amanda Pitre is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Ms. Pitre is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Anemia. Ms. Pitre is board certified in American Association Of Nurse Practitioners.

    Advanced in Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Pneumonia
    Pulmonary Medicine

    R. Mark Williams MD Apmc

    501 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luke Williams is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Williams is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Family Medicine

    Laboratory Corporation Of America

    2000 Opelousas St, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Oler is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Oler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Axillary Nerve Dysfunction, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Advanced in Pneumonia
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Pneumonia
    Internal Medicine

    Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

    1701 Oak Park Blvd, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ronald Lewis is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Lewis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Xanthoma, High Cholesterol, Gastrostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Advanced in Pneumonia
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Pneumonia
    Family Medicine

    Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

    1701 Oak Park Blvd, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Hagen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Hagen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Pneumonia
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Pneumonia
    Internal Medicine

    Swlhs LLC

    2770 3rd Ave, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mir Khan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Khan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus, Dementia, Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Memorial Pulmonary Associates

    2770 3rd Ave Ste 350, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Bercier is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Bercier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.

    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Family Medicine

    Lechtenberg And Foret LLC

    235 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Foret is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Foret is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperlipidemia Type 3, Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Ureteroscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Internal Medicine

    CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick

    524 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Ulanja is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Ulanja is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Newborn Head Molding, Ogilvie Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Family Medicine

    CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick

    524 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shery Cherian is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Cherian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Stroke, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Internal Medicine

    CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick

    524 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vijay Neelam is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Neelam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Hip Resurfacing.

    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Internal Medicine

    CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick

    524 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Antwi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Antwi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Myxoma, Heart Attack, COVID-19, and Sepsis.

    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Internal Medicine

    Breaux Internal Medicine And Pediatric Clinic

    1722 Westwood St, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yang-tze Broussard is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Broussard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Viral Pharyngitis, Cellulitis, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pneumonia
    Family Medicine

    Imperial Health LLP

    711 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andres Guillermo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Guillermo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Costochondritis.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Pneumonia?

    Pneumonia is inflamed or swollen lung tissue due to infection with a germ.

    This article covers community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). This type of pneumonia is found in people who have not recently been in the hospital or another health care facility such as a nursing home or rehab facility. Pneumonia that affects people in or recently released from a health care facility, such as hospitals, is called hospital-acquired pneumonia (or health care-associated pneumonia).

    When should I see a Pneumonia doctor near Lake Charles, LA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Pneumonia doctor near Lake Charles, LA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Pneumonia doctors near Lake Charles, LA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Pneumonia doctors near Lake Charles, LA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Pneumonia doctor near Lake Charles, LA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Pneumonia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Pneumonia doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Pneumonia doctor near Lake Charles, LA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Pneumonia doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Pneumonia doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Pneumonia doctors near Lake Charles, LA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Pneumonia doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Pneumonia doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Pneumonia doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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