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    MediFind found 131 doctor with experience in Pneumonia near New Orleans, LA. Of these, 110 are Experienced, 18 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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      Jay K. Kolls
      Elite in Pneumonia
      Pediatrics | Pulmonary Medicine | Pediatric Pulmonology
      Elite in Pneumonia
      Pediatrics | Pulmonary Medicine | Pediatric Pulmonology
      200 Henry Clay Ave, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jay Kolls is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Kolls is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia, Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis, Cystic Fibrosis, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Kolls is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Pneumonia
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Distinguished in Pneumonia
      Pulmonary Medicine

      University Healthcare System L.C.

      1415 Tulane Ave, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joseph Lasky is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Lasky is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Advanced in Pneumonia
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Advanced in Pneumonia
      Pulmonary Medicine

      University Medical Center

      2000 Canal St, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Judd Shellito is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Shellito is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Lung Metastases.

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      Advanced in Pneumonia
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Advanced in Pneumonia
      Intensive Care Medicine

      New Orleans VA Medical Center

      2400 Canal St, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Houston is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Houston is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Bronchiectasis, and Pleurisy.

      Advanced in Pneumonia
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Advanced in Pneumonia
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Ochsner Baptist - A Campus Of Ochsner Medical Center

      2700 Napoleon Ave, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Welsh is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Welsh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

      Advanced in Pneumonia
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Advanced in Pneumonia
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. Taylor earned his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee, and completed his internship and residency at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond. He completed his pulmonary and critical care medicine fellowship at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Taylor is board certified in internal medicine and pulmonary disease and has been on staff at Ochsner since 2000. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).

      Advanced in Pneumonia
      Advanced in Pneumonia

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Susan Gunn is an Oncologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Gunn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). Dr. Gunn is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pneumonia
      Infectious Disease
      Advanced in Pneumonia
      Infectious Disease

      Ochsner Clinic Foundation

      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Julia Garcia is an Infectious Disease provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. Her top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and AIDS Dementia Complex.

      Advanced in Pneumonia
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Advanced in Pneumonia
      Intensive Care Medicine

      Ochsner Clinic Foundation

      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ibrahim El is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. El is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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

      Tulane University School Of Medicine

      1430 Tulane Ave, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Shigeki Saito is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Saito is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.

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

      Office

      1901 Perdido St Ste 3205, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Amita Krishnan is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Krishnan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. Her top areas of expertise are Sarcoidosis, Neurosarcoidosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Interstitial Lung Disease.

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

      University Medical Center

      2000 Canal St, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jerry Zifodya is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Zifodya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Pulmonary Hypertension.

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

      University Medical Center

      2000 Canal St, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Janz is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Janz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Hypoxia, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Low Blood Pressure, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Pneumonia
      Sleep Medicine
      Experienced in Pneumonia
      Sleep Medicine

      Ochsner Health Center - Baptist Napoleon Medical Plaza

      2820 Napoleon Ave, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Michael Darin received his medical degree from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis in 2004 and completed his internship and residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University in Chicago. He completed his fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Dr. Darin then completed a fellowship in sleep medicine at Northwestern University in Chicago. Dr. Darin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Drowsiness, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, and Insomnia.

      Experienced in Pneumonia
      Hospital Medicine
      Experienced in Pneumonia
      Hospital Medicine

      Ochsner Baptist - A Campus Of Ochsner Medical Center

      2700 Napoleon Ave, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dr. Hebert received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine in 2015. He completed an internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the Ochsner Clinic Foundation in 2018. Dr. Hebert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Pneumonia
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Pneumonia
      Internal Medicine

      Ochsner Center For Primary Care & Wellness In New Orleans

      1401 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Steven Granier is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Granier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Barrett Esophagus, Multiple Myeloma, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Granier is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pneumonia
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Pneumonia
      Internal Medicine

      Ochsner Center For Primary Care & Wellness In New Orleans

      1401 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Miceli earned his medical degree from LSU and completed his internship and residency at Ochsner where he served as Chief Resident. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and has been on staff at Ochsner since 1990. Dr. Miceli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

      Experienced in Pneumonia
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Pneumonia
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Highway, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Courtney Shappley is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Shappley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pneumonia, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Shappley is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pneumonia
      Infectious Disease
      Experienced in Pneumonia
      Infectious Disease

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Highway, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Karla Rivera Rivera received a Doctor of Medicine degree from Ponce School of Medical in Ponce, Puerto Rico. She completed an Internal Medicine Residency at Ponce School of Medicine and Health Science Consortium Teaching Program. Additionally, Dr. Rivera Rivera trained at Ochsner Medical Center as Fellow in the Infectious Disease department. Lastly, she is member of the Infectious Disease Society of America and the American Medical Association. Dr. Rivera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. Her top areas of expertise are Retropharyngeal Abscess, Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), and Pacemaker Implantation.

      Experienced in Pneumonia
      Infectious Disease
      Experienced in Pneumonia
      Infectious Disease

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Highway, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Sonya Trinh is an Infectious Disease provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Trinh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. Her top areas of expertise are Cytomegalovirus Infection, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, HIV/AIDS, and Myelitis. Dr. Trinh is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 02/22/2026

      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 New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, 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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