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    MediFind found 58 doctor with experience in Apoplexy near Houma, LA. Of these, 37 are Experienced, 19 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    58 providers found
      Advanced in Apoplexy

      Dr. Eric Engeron
      Cardiology
      Advanced in Apoplexy

      Dr. Eric Engeron
      Cardiology

      Cardiovascular Institute

      225 Dunn St, 
      Houma, LA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      985-876-0300
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Eric Engeron is a Cardiologist in Houma, Louisiana. Dr. Engeron is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Embolism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Pacemaker Implantation, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

      Advanced in Apoplexy

      Dr. Shane P. Prejean
      Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
      Advanced in Apoplexy

      Dr. Shane P. Prejean
      Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology

      Cardiovascular Institute

      225 Dunn St, 
      Houma, LA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      985-876-0300
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Shane Prejean is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Houma, Louisiana. Dr. Prejean is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Edema, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Pediatric Myocarditis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Prejean is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Apoplexy

      Dr. Richard Abben
      Cardiology
      Advanced in Apoplexy

      Dr. Richard Abben
      Cardiology

      Cardiovascular Institute

      225 Dunn St, 
      Houma, LA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      985-876-0300
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Richard Abben is a Cardiologist in Houma, Louisiana. Dr. Abben is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

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      Advanced in Apoplexy

      Dr. Peter Fail
      Cardiology
      Advanced in Apoplexy

      Dr. Peter Fail
      Cardiology

      Cardiovascular Institute

      225 Dunn St, 
      Houma, LA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      985-876-0300
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances
      Offers Telehealth

      Peter Fail is a Cardiologist in Houma, Louisiana. Dr. Fail is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

      Distinguished in Apoplexy

      Dr. Mark S. Gonzalez
      Interventional Cardiology
      Distinguished in Apoplexy

      Dr. Mark S. Gonzalez
      Interventional Cardiology

      Ochsner St. Anne Hospital

      4608 Highway One, 
      Raceland, LA 
       (9.1 miles away)
      985-537-2666
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      Mark Gonzalez is an Interventional Cardiologist in Raceland, Louisiana. Dr. Gonzalez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Angina, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease. Dr. Gonzalez is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Apoplexy

      Dr. William Ladd
      Cardiology
      Experienced in Apoplexy

      Dr. William Ladd
      Cardiology

      Cardiovascular Institute

      225 Dunn St, 
      Houma, LA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      985-876-0300
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      William Ladd is a Cardiologist in Houma, Louisiana. Dr. Ladd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Angina, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Experienced in Apoplexy

      Dr. Samuel Stagg
      Cardiology
      Experienced in Apoplexy

      Dr. Samuel Stagg
      Cardiology

      Cardiovascular Institute

      225 Dunn St, 
      Houma, LA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      985-876-0300
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Samuel Stagg is a Cardiologist in Houma, Louisiana. Dr. Stagg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease.

      Experienced in Apoplexy

      Dr. Lee Arcement
      Cardiology
      Experienced in Apoplexy

      Dr. Lee Arcement
      Cardiology

      Southern Regional Medical Center

      1978 Industrial Blvd, 
      Houma,, LA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      985-868-9300
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Lee Arcement is a Cardiologist in Houma,, Louisiana. Dr. Arcement is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM).

      Advanced in Apoplexy

      Dr. Patrick D. Walker
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Apoplexy

      Dr. Patrick D. Walker
      Internal Medicine
      827 Bayou Gardens Blvd, 
      Houma, LA 
       (3.5 miles away)
      985-853-2343
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      Patrick Walker is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Houma, Louisiana. Dr. Walker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Glomerulonephritis, Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis, Membranous Nephropathy, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Walker is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Apoplexy

      Dr. Pradeep Nair
      Cardiology
      Advanced in Apoplexy

      Dr. Pradeep Nair
      Cardiology

      Cardiovascular Institute

      191 Innovation Ct., Suite A, 
      Gray, LA 
       (6.7 miles away)
      985-876-0300
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances
      Offers Telehealth

      Pradeep Nair is a Cardiologist in Gray, Louisiana. Dr. Nair is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Venous Insufficiency, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

      Advanced in Apoplexy

      Dr. Matthew T. Finn
      Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
      Advanced in Apoplexy

      Dr. Matthew T. Finn
      Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

      Cardiovascular Institute

      191 Innovation Ct., Suite A, 
      Gray, LA 
       (6.7 miles away)
      985-303-4050
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Matthew Finn is an Interventional Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Gray, Louisiana. Dr. Finn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Edema, Arterial Embolism, Angina, Heart Failure, and Angioplasty. Dr. Finn is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Apoplexy

      Dr. Vinod M. Nair
      Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
      Advanced in Apoplexy

      Dr. Vinod M. Nair
      Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

      Cardiovascular Institute

      191 Innovation Ct., Suite A, 
      Gray, LA 
       (6.7 miles away)
      985-303-4050
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances
      Accepting New Patients

      Vinod Nair is an Interventional Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Gray, Louisiana. Dr. Nair is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Atherectomy. Dr. Nair is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Apoplexy

      Dr. Douglas Rheam
      Cardiology
      Advanced in Apoplexy

      Dr. Douglas Rheam
      Cardiology

      Cardiovascular Institute

      191 Innovation Ct., Suite A, 
      Gray, LA 
       (6.7 miles away)
      856-546-3003
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Douglas Rheam is a Cardiologist in Gray, Louisiana. Dr. Rheam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Metabolic Syndrome.

      Distinguished in Apoplexy

      Dr. Mohammed Rais
      Cardiology
      Distinguished in Apoplexy

      Dr. Mohammed Rais
      Cardiology

      Cardiovascular Institute

      1320 Martin Luther King Drive, 
      Thibodaux, LA 
       (14.1 miles away)
      985-446-2021
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Mohammed Rais is a Cardiologist in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Dr. Rais is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Pacemaker Implantation.

      Experienced in Apoplexy

      Dr. James M. Watkins
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Apoplexy

      Dr. James M. Watkins
      Family Medicine

      Haydel Family Practice, Apmc

      502 Barrow St, 
      Houma, LA 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      James Watkins is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Houma, Louisiana. Dr. Watkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Iron Deficiency Anemia, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Chronic Kidney Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Watkins is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Apoplexy

      Dr. Richard M. Haydel
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Apoplexy

      Dr. Richard M. Haydel
      Family Medicine

      Haydel Family Practice, Apmc

      502 Barrow St, 
      Houma, LA 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances
      Accepting New Patients

      Richard Haydel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Houma, Louisiana. Dr. Haydel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Haydel is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Apoplexy

      Dr. Scott A. Haydel
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Apoplexy

      Dr. Scott A. Haydel
      Family Medicine

      Haydel Family Practice, Apmc

      502 Barrow St, 
      Houma, LA 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances
      Accepting New Patients

      Scott Haydel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Houma, Louisiana. Dr. Haydel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Iron Deficiency Anemia, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Haydel is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Apoplexy

      Dr. Michael L. Watkins
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Apoplexy

      Dr. Michael L. Watkins
      Family Medicine
      928 School St, 
      Houma, LA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      985-851-1970
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Watkins is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Houma, Louisiana. Dr. Watkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sinusitis, H1N1 Influenza, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Dr. Watkins is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Apoplexy

      Dr. Russell P. Henry
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Apoplexy

      Dr. Russell P. Henry
      Internal Medicine

      Internal Medicine Clinic Of Houma

      911 Verret St, 
      Houma, LA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      985-876-7388
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      Russell Henry is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Houma, Louisiana. Dr. Henry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Henry is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Apoplexy

      Dr. Fadi F. Abou-Issa
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Apoplexy

      Dr. Fadi F. Abou-Issa
      Internal Medicine

      Physician Practice Partners

      8166 Main St, 
      Houma, LA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      985-873-4751
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Fadi Abou-Issa is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Houma, Louisiana. Dr. Abou-Issa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Abou-Issa is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      What is the definition of Apoplexy?

      Apoplexy is bleeding into an organ or loss of blood flow to an organ. For example,

      • Adrenal apoplexy -- bleeding into the adrenal glands
      • Pituitary apoplexy -- bleeding into the pituitary gland

      Apoplexy most often refers to stroke symptoms that occur suddenly. Such symptoms occur due to bleeding into the brain. It can also occur by a blood clot in a brain blood vessel. Conditions such as subarachnoid hemorrhage or stroke are sometimes called apoplexy.

      Functional apoplexy is when a person appears to be having stroke-like symptoms. However, there is no brain defect.

      When should I see an Apoplexy doctor near Houma, 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 an Apoplexy doctor near Houma, 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 do I find the best Apoplexy doctor near Houma, LA?

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      How does MediFind rank Apoplexy doctors near Houma, 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 Apoplexy doctors near Houma, 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 an Apoplexy doctor near Houma, 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 Apoplexy doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Apoplexy 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 Apoplexy doctor near Houma, 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 Apoplexy 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 Apoplexy 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 Apoplexy doctors near Houma, LA?

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

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Apoplexy 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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