The 20 Best Ampullary Cancer Doctors Near Me in Louisiana, US

Find the Top Ampullary Cancer Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 68 doctor with experience in Ampullary Cancer near Louisiana, US. Of these, 61 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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68 providers found
    Distinguished in Ampullary Cancer
    Hematology Oncology
    Distinguished in Ampullary Cancer
    Hematology Oncology

    St. Tammany Cancer Center - A Campus Of Ochsner Medical Center

    900 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gordon Wadge is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Wadge is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Ampullary Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma. Dr. Wadge is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ampullary Cancer
    Distinguished in Ampullary Cancer

    Ochsner Health Center-South Tyler

    1203 S Tyler St Ste 220, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Genevieve Maronge is a Hematologist in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Maronge is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Ampullary Cancer, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

    Advanced in Ampullary Cancer
    Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in Ampullary Cancer
    Surgical Oncology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Russell Brown is a Surgical Oncologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Brown is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Ampullary Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ampullary Cancer
    Gastroenterology

    The Gastro Clinic

    1211 Coolidge Blvd., 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Trawick is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Trawick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Ampullary Cancer
    Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in Ampullary Cancer
    Surgical Oncology

    Ochsner Lafayette General - Burdin Riehl

    1211 Coolidge Blvd, Ste. 301, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Breaux is a Surgical Oncologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Breaux is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Intraductal Papilloma, Lymphadenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Breaux is currently accepting new patients.

    Lawrence Menache
    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    St. Frances Cabrini Cancer Center - South

    3330 Masonic Dr., 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Lawrence Menache is a Radiation Oncologist in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Menache is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Laryngeal Cancer, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).

    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    Hematology Oncology

    Ochsner Health Center - Robert Boulevard

    1120 Robert Blvd, 
    Slidell, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Smith, who is Board Certified in Hematology and Oncology, completed her fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at Tulane University School of Medicine in 2004 and her internship and residency in Internal Medicine at State University of New York Health Sciences Center at Brooklyn in 1996. She completed her Medical Education at the Jawaharal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research in India. Her professional memberships include the American College of Physicians, the American Medical Association and the Medical Council of India. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Lung Cancer.

    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    Surgical Oncology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nathan Bolton is a Surgical Oncologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Bolton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatic Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Bolton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    Hematology Oncology

    The Gayle And Tom Benson Cancer Center

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lingling Du is a Hematologist Oncology provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Du is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET). Dr. Du is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer

    Slidell Memorial Hospital East

    100 Medical Center Dr, 
    Slidell, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Donaldson is a Radiologist in Slidell, Louisiana. Dr. Donaldson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. His top areas of expertise are WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Interstitial Lung Disease, Boils, and Carbuncle.

    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer

    Ochsner Cancer Center - Baton Rouge

    17050 Medical Center Drive, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Burke Brooks is an Oncologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Brooks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia, and Lung Adenocarcinoma. Dr. Brooks is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    Surgical Oncology

    Minimally Invasive Surgery Institute

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 612, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Lyons is a Surgical Oncologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Lyons is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer

    Willis Knighton Medical Center Inc.

    2600 Greenwood Rd, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Hennigan is a Radiologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Hennigan has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Vaginal Cancer, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Pleurisy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer

    Rcoa Imaging Service

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Restrepo is a Radiologist in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Restrepo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Myxoid Liposarcoma.

    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Mizrahi is an Oncologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Mizrahi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Gallbladder Cancer. Dr. Mizrahi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    Gastroenterology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy 4th Floor, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Janak Shah joined Ochsner in 2015 and has served as the department chair of gastroenterology since 2019. He completed his training in gastroenterology and advanced endoscopy at the University of Pennsylvania. Before joining Ochsner, he spent over 10 years practicing in San Francisco, where he was the director of pancreatic and biliary endoscopy at California Pacific Medical Center and a clinical professor of medicine at the University of California. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    Gastroenterology

    St. Tammany Cancer Center - A Campus Of Ochsner Medical Center

    900 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Nathaniel Ranney specializes in gastroenterology. Dr. Ranney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Portal Hypertension, Jaundice, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer

    Willis Knighton Medical Center Inc.

    2600 Greenwood Rd, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ramin Zamani is a Radiologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Zamani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Suma Satti is an Oncologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Satti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Satti is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Ampullary Cancer
    Neuroradiology

    Willis Knighton Medical Center Inc.

    2600 Greenwood Rd, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Korey Burgin is a Neuroradiologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Burgin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET), Neuroendocrine Tumor, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Ampullary Cancer?

    Ampullary cancer is a rare cancer of the ampulla of Vater. The ampulla of Vater is a small opening that is part of the digestive system located by the small intestine where the bile duct and pancreatic duct join. Ampullary cancer can also form near or spread to the liver and pancreas.

    When should I see an Ampullary Cancer doctor in Louisiana, US?

    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 an Ampullary Cancer doctor in Louisiana, US?

    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 Ampullary Cancer doctors in Louisiana, US?

    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 Ampullary Cancer doctors in Louisiana, US?

    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 an Ampullary Cancer doctor in Louisiana, US?

    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 Ampullary Cancer doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Ampullary Cancer 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 an Ampullary Cancer doctor in Louisiana, US?

    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 Ampullary Cancer 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 Ampullary Cancer 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 Ampullary Cancer doctors in Louisiana, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Ampullary Cancer 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 an Ampullary Cancer doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Ampullary Cancer 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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