The 20 Best Antisynthetase Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Louisiana, US

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The 20 Best Antisynthetase Syndrome Doctors in Louisiana, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 22 doctor with experience in Antisynthetase Syndrome near Louisiana, US. Of these, 17 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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22 providers found
    Distinguished in Antisynthetase Syndrome
    Distinguished in Antisynthetase Syndrome

    The Arthritis And Diabetes Clinic Inc

    3402 Magnolia Cv, 
    Monroe, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jyothi Mallepalli is a Rheumatologist in Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Mallepalli is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Antisynthetase Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Mallepalli is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Antisynthetase Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Antisynthetase Syndrome
    Rheumatology

    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Malik Spady is a Rheumatologist in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Spady is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Antisynthetase Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Reactive Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Psoriasis.

    Lesley Saketkoo
    Advanced in Antisynthetase Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Antisynthetase Syndrome
    Rheumatology

    Office

    1542 Tulane Ave Dept Of, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Recognized by The Myositis Association
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lesley Saketkoo is a Rheumatologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Saketkoo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Antisynthetase Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Sarcoidosis, Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Pulmonary Hypertension.

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    Experienced in Antisynthetase Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Antisynthetase Syndrome
    Rheumatology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Dr. Zaken graduated with honors from the University of Kentucky and earned his medical degree from the University of Louisville. He completed his internship, residency and rheumatology fellowship at the University of South Florida in Tampa. A fellow of the American College of Rheumatology, Dr. Zakem is board certified in internal medicine and rheumatology and has been on staff at Ochsner since the end of 2000. Dr. Zakem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Antisynthetase Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Relapsing Polychondritis.

    Experienced in Antisynthetase Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Antisynthetase Syndrome
    Rheumatology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Dennis Ang is a Rheumatologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Ang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Antisynthetase Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Orbital Pseudotumor, Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Ang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Antisynthetase Syndrome
    Experienced in Antisynthetase Syndrome

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Robert Quinet is a Rheumatologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Quinet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Antisynthetase Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Scleroma. Dr. Quinet is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Antisynthetase Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Antisynthetase Syndrome
    Rheumatology

    Lsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport Faculty Group Practice

    1541 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Samina Hayat is a Rheumatologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Hayat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Antisynthetase Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, Sarcoidosis, and Splenectomy. Dr. Hayat is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Antisynthetase Syndrome
    Advanced in Antisynthetase Syndrome

    Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Faculty G

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Lindsey is a Rheumatologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Lindsey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Antisynthetase Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Lupus Nephritis, Scleroderma, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Dr. Lindsey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Antisynthetase Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Antisynthetase Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    2820 Napoleon Ave, Suite 890, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nirupa Patel is a Rheumatologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Antisynthetase Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Antisynthetase Syndrome, Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome, Lupus Nephritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Experienced in Antisynthetase Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Antisynthetase Syndrome
    Rheumatology

    Freedman Clinic Of Internal Medicine Llp

    176 Versailles Blvd, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Agnes Solon is a Rheumatologist in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Solon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Antisynthetase Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Dr. Solon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Antisynthetase Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Antisynthetase Syndrome
    Rheumatology

    Office

    1514 Jefferson Hwy Fl 5, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eve Scopelitis is a Rheumatologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Scopelitis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Antisynthetase Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Gout, Sjogren Syndrome, and Necrotizing Vasculitis.

    Experienced in Antisynthetase Syndrome
    Experienced in Antisynthetase Syndrome

    Lafayette Arthritis And Endocrine Clinic Apmc

    4212 W Congress St, Suite 2300a, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jennifer Malin is a Rheumatologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Malin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Antisynthetase Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Psoriasis. Dr. Malin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Antisynthetase Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Antisynthetase Syndrome
    Rheumatology

    Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group LLC

    5000 Hennessy Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Khanh Ho is a Rheumatologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Ho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Antisynthetase Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Sjogren Syndrome, Necrotizing Vasculitis, Lupus Nephritis, and Fibromyalgia. Dr. Ho is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Antisynthetase Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Antisynthetase Syndrome
    Rheumatology

    Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport

    1606 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarwat Umer is a Rheumatologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Umer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Antisynthetase Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Sarcoidosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).

    Experienced in Antisynthetase Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Antisynthetase Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Hector Montalvo MD Inc

    3020 Kingman St Ste B, 
    Metairie, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kiran Zaveri is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Zaveri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Antisynthetase Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Glossitis, Pernicious Anemia, Pacemaker Implantation, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Antisynthetase Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Antisynthetase Syndrome
    Rheumatology

    Office

    3525 Prytania St Ste 321, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Derbes is a Rheumatologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Derbes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Antisynthetase Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sarcoidosis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Neurosarcoidosis.

    Experienced in Antisynthetase Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Antisynthetase Syndrome
    Rheumatology

    Baton Rouge Clinic, A Medical Corporation

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hector Mena is a Rheumatologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Mena is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Antisynthetase Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Mena is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Antisynthetase Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Antisynthetase Syndrome
    Rheumatology

    Southern Regional Medical Center

    1978 Industrial Blvd, 
    Houma, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Suman Lata is a Rheumatologist in Houma, Louisiana. Dr. Lata is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Antisynthetase Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Psoriasis, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

    Experienced in Antisynthetase Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Antisynthetase Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Delhi Hospital

    407 Cincinnati St, 
    Delhi, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Corey Albritton is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Delhi, Louisiana. Dr. Albritton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Antisynthetase Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Coronary Heart Disease, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Antisynthetase Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Antisynthetase Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    2390 W. Congress Street, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ann Chauffe is a Rheumatologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Chauffe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Antisynthetase Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polyarteritis Nodosa, Psoriatic Arthritis, and MASS Phenotype. Dr. Chauffe is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Antisynthetase Syndrome?

    Antisynthetase syndrome is a chronic autoimmune condition that affects the muscles and various other parts of the body. The signs and symptoms can vary but may include muscle inflammation (myositis), polyarthritis (inflammation of many joints), interstitial lung disease, thickening and cracking of the hands, and Raynaud phenomenon. The exact underlying cause is unknown; however, the production of autoantibodies (antibodies that attack normal cells) that attack certain enzymes in the body called 'aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases' appears to be linked to the cause of the syndrome. These autoantibodies may arise after viral infections, or patients may have a genetic predisposition.

    When should I see an Antisynthetase Syndrome 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 Antisynthetase Syndrome 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 Antisynthetase Syndrome 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 Antisynthetase Syndrome 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 Antisynthetase Syndrome 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 Antisynthetase Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Antisynthetase Syndrome 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 Antisynthetase Syndrome 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 Antisynthetase Syndrome 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 Antisynthetase Syndrome 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 Antisynthetase Syndrome doctors in Louisiana, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Antisynthetase Syndrome 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 Antisynthetase Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Antisynthetase Syndrome 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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