The 20 Best Asthma Doctors Near Me in New Orleans, LA

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The 20 Best Asthma Doctors near New Orleans, LA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 81 doctor with experience in Asthma near New Orleans, LA. Of these, 74 are Experienced and 7 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Asthma
    Allergy and Immunology
    Advanced in Asthma
    Allergy and Immunology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    John Carlson is an Allergy and Immunologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Carlson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. His top areas of expertise are Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Primary Immunodeficiency (PID), and Hives. Dr. Carlson is currently accepting new patients.

    Jay Kolls
    Advanced in Asthma
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Advanced in Asthma
    Pediatric Pulmonology

    Tulane University School Of Medicine

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

    Jay Kolls is a Pediatric Pulmonologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Kolls is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia, Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis, Cystic Fibrosis, and Lung Transplant.

    Experienced in Asthma
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Asthma
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. His top areas of expertise are Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Lung Metastases.

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    Experienced in Asthma
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Asthma
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Bronchiectasis, and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Asthma
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Asthma
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. His top areas of expertise are Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

    Experienced in Asthma
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Experienced in Asthma
    Pediatric Pulmonology

    Michael R. Boh Center For Child Development

    1319 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Horsman is a Pediatric Pulmonologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Horsman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. His top areas of expertise are Maternally Inherited Leigh Syndrome, Leigh Syndrome, Asthma, and Asthma in Children. Dr. Horsman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Asthma
    Allergy and Immunology
    Experienced in Asthma
    Allergy and Immunology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Dr. Davis earned his medical degree from the University of Mississippi in Jackson. He completed his residency at Tulane University where he served as Chief Resident in Internal Medicine. He went on to do his fellowship in allergy and immunology at Tulane Medical Center and pursued additional training in pulmonary medicine at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He is board-certified in both internal medicine and allergy and immunology. Dr. Davis also holds Masters degrees in Business Administration and Medical Management from Tulane University. He has been on staff at Ochsner since January 2001 and practices at Ochsner Medical Center on Jefferson Highway. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. His top areas of expertise are Ozena, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Chronic Cough, and Angioedema.

    Experienced in Asthma
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Asthma
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Pulmonary Medicine Associates LLP

    1111 Medical Center Blvd Ste N504, 
    Marrero, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Borron is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Borron is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Lung Metastases, Bronchiectasis, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Experienced in Asthma
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Asthma
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Pulmonary Medicine Associates LLP

    1111 Medical Center Blvd Ste N504, 
    Marrero, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cody Hill is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Hill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, and Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.

    Experienced in Asthma
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Asthma
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1516 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kyle Happel is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Happel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. His top areas of expertise are Sarcoidosis, Neurosarcoidosis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Lung Metastases.

    Experienced in Asthma
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Asthma
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. His top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).

    Experienced in Asthma
    Experienced in Asthma

    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. 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.

    Experienced in Asthma
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Asthma
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Dr. Surma Jain earned her medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospitals and served as Chief Resident. She then completed fellowship training in Pulmonary Critical Care at University Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio and LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. Dr. Jain is board certified in Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine and Pulmonary Disease. Dr. Jain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Lung Metastases, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Asthma
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Asthma
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Advanced in Asthma
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Asthma
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Administrators Of The Tulane Educational Fund

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

    Nereida Parada is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Parada is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma, and Neurosarcoidosis. Dr. Parada is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Asthma
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Advanced in Asthma
    Pediatric Pulmonology

    Children's Hospital New Orleans

    200 Henry Clay Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Giovanni Piedimonte is a Pediatric Pulmonologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Piedimonte is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. His top areas of expertise are Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Pseudomonas Stutzeri Infections, and Asthma.

    Advanced in Asthma
    Allergy and Immunology
    Advanced in Asthma
    Allergy and Immunology

    Children's Hospital New Orleans

    200 Henry Clay Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Paris is an Allergy and Immunologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Paris is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. His top areas of expertise are Primary Immunodeficiency (PID), Asthma, Common Variable Immune Deficiency, and Hyper IgE Syndrome.

    Advanced in Asthma
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine
    Advanced in Asthma
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine

    Ochsner Clinic LLC

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

    Richard Casey is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Casey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Casey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Asthma
    Experienced in Asthma

    Tulane University School Of Medicine

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

    Margaret Huntwork is a Nephrologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Huntwork is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. Her top areas of expertise are Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Ozena, Common Variable Immune Deficiency, and Primary Immunodeficiency (PID).

    Experienced in Asthma
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Asthma
    Internal Medicine

    Tulane University School Of Medicine

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

    Adebamike Oshunbade is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Oshunbade is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Cerebellar Degeneration, High Cholesterol, and Urinary Incontinence.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Asthma?

    Asthma is a chronic disease that causes the airways of the lungs to swell and become narrow. It leads to breathing difficulty such as wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing.

    When should I see an Asthma 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 an Asthma 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 Asthma 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 Asthma 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 an Asthma 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 Asthma doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Asthma 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 Asthma 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 Asthma 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 Asthma 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 Asthma doctors near New Orleans, LA?

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

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