The 20 Best Breast Cancer Doctors Near Me in Covington, LA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 473 doctor with experience in Breast Cancer near Covington, LA. Of these, 257 are Experienced, 167 are Advanced and 49 are Distinguished.

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473 providers found
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Hematology Oncology
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Hematology Oncology

    Cancer Center – Highland Medical Center

    1453 E. Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neelima Chintapalli is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Chintapalli is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Angiosarcoma, Breast Cancer, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Chintapalli is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Hematology Oncology
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Hematology Oncology

    Cancer Center - Bossier City

    2541 Viking Dr., 
    Bossier City, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Snead is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Snead is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 59 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Snead is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Endocrinology

    Office

    150 S Liberty St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bridgette Collins is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Collins is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

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    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    General Surgery

    Gladney Marler & Associates LLC

    8001 Youree Dr Ste 840, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Marler is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Marler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Surgical Oncology
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Surgical Oncology

    Lieselotte Tansey Breast Center At Ochsner

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

    Amy Rivere is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Rivere is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Rivere is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery. Dr. Rivere is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    General Surgery | Emergency Medicine | Surgical Oncology
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    General Surgery | Emergency Medicine | Surgical Oncology

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mindy Bowie is a General Surgeon and an Emergency Medicine provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Bowie is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Lump, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Bowie is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Breast Surgery. Dr. Bowie is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Melanie Sheen is an Oncologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Sheen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Triple-Negative Breast Cancer. Dr. Sheen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology/Oncology. Dr. Sheen is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Hematology Oncology
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Hematology Oncology

    Ochsner Health Center - Kenner

    200 W Esplanade Ave, 
    Kenner, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Laura Chauvin is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Kenner, Louisiana. Dr. Chauvin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Dr. Chauvin is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology/Oncology. Dr. Chauvin is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Surgical Oncology
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Surgical Oncology

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

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

    Angela Buonagura is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Buonagura is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Buonagura is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. Dr. Buonagura is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    General Surgery

    Ochsner St. Anne Hospital

    4608 Highway 1, 
    Raceland, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Marino is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Raceland, Louisiana. Dr. Marino is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Marino is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery.

    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    General Surgery

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    George Fuhrman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Fuhrman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Fuhrman is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. Dr. Fuhrman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Breast Cancer
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology
    Advanced in Breast Cancer
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology

    St. Frances Cabrini Cancer Center – North

    2108 Texas Ave., Suite 3061, Suite 3061, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bassam Abi is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Abi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 63 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thrombocytopenia, Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Abi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Breast Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Breast Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital

    524 Dr. Michael DeBakey Dr., 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Chang is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Chang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Dr. Chang is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Advanced in Breast Cancer
    Oncology | Hematology
    Advanced in Breast Cancer
    Oncology | Hematology

    Christus

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

    Hafez Halawani is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Halawani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Thrombocytopenia. Dr. Halawani is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer

    Lsuhsc Shreveport

    1501 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gary Burton is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Burton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Angiosarcoma.

    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    General Surgery

    Ochsner Breast Specialty Center-Baton Rouge

    500 Rue De La Vie St Ste 201, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Hailey is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Hailey is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Lump, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer

    Willis Knighton Hematology/Oncology North

    2600 Kings Hwy Ste 300, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Prakash Peddi is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Peddi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Angiosarcoma. Dr. Peddi is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer

    Office

    4950 Essen Ln Ste 500, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Derrick Spell is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Spell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Colorectal Cancer.

    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer

    Dr. James P Floyd LLC

    820 Jordan St Ste 210, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Sockrider is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Sockrider is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Oncology
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Oncology

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

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

    John Cole is an Oncologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Cole is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see a Breast Cancer doctor near Covington, 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 Breast Cancer doctor near Covington, 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 Breast Cancer doctors near Covington, 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 Breast Cancer doctors near Covington, 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 Breast Cancer doctor near Covington, 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 Breast Cancer doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Breast 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 a Breast Cancer doctor near Covington, 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 Breast 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 Breast 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 Breast Cancer doctors near Covington, LA?

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

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