The 20 Best Bronchitis Doctors Near Me in independence, LA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Bronchitis near independence, LA. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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16 providers found
    Experienced in Bronchitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Bronchitis
    Internal Medicine

    Lallie Kemp Medical Center

    52579 Highway 51 S, 
    Independence, LA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    George Desormeaux is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Independence, Louisiana. Dr. Desormeaux is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bronchitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS), Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, and Avian Influenza. Dr. Desormeaux is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Bronchitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Bronchitis
    Family Medicine

    Office

    112 E Chestnut St, 
    Amite, LA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nicholas Cefalu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Amite, Louisiana. Dr. Cefalu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bronchitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Palsy and Bronchitis. Dr. Cefalu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Bronchitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Bronchitis
    Internal Medicine

    CenterWell Hammond

    2240 W Thomas St, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Roberts is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Roberts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bronchitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

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    Advanced in Bronchitis
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Bronchitis
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    North Oaks Pulmonology Clinic

    15813 Paul Vega Md Dr Ste 301, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Arvind Yertha is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Yertha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bronchitis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Cerebral Hypoxia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Bronchiectasis. Dr. Yertha is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Bronchitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Bronchitis
    Internal Medicine

    Northshore Internal Medicine Associates

    15813 Paul Vega Md Dr Ste 300, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Plunkett is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Plunkett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bronchitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Artery Disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Activated PI3K Delta Syndrome (APDS), and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Plunkett is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Bronchitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Bronchitis
    Internal Medicine

    Northshore Internal Medicine Associates

    15813 Paul Vega Md Dr Ste 300, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Ducombs is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Ducombs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bronchitis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Stroke, and Chronic Kidney Disease. Dr. Ducombs is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Bronchitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Bronchitis
    Internal Medicine

    Northshore Internal Medicine Associates

    15813 Paul Vega Md Dr Ste 300, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Susan Zacharia is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Zacharia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bronchitis. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Empyema, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension. Dr. Zacharia is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Bronchitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Bronchitis
    Family Medicine

    North Oaks Family Medicine

    1902 S Morrison Blvd, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Drapcho is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Drapcho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bronchitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Ureteroscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Drapcho is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Bronchitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Bronchitis
    Family Medicine

    North Oaks Family Medicine

    1902 S Morrison Blvd, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Howard Raphael is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Raphael is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bronchitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Sciatica, Scoliosis, High Cholesterol, and Sinusitis. Dr. Raphael is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Bronchitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Bronchitis
    Internal Medicine

    Internal Medicine Clinic Of Tangipahoa LLC

    42388 Pelican Professional Park, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kyle Caulfield is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Caulfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bronchitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Caulfield is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Bronchitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Bronchitis
    Internal Medicine

    Internal Medicine Clinic Of Tangipahoa LLC

    42388 Pelican Professional Park, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Darren Drummond is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Drummond is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bronchitis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Acute Kidney Failure, Pacemaker Implantation, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Bronchitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Bronchitis
    Family Medicine

    Ochsner Health Center - Tangipahoa (Hammond)

    41676 Veterans Ave, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gerald Sparks is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Sparks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bronchitis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Bullae, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Sparks is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine - Family Medicine. Dr. Sparks is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Bronchitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Bronchitis
    Family Medicine

    Ochsner Clinic LLC

    41676 Veterans Ave, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Dunn is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Dunn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bronchitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Lymphangitis.

    Experienced in Bronchitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Bronchitis
    Family Medicine

    Convenient Care LLC

    42205 Veterans Ave, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cheryl Ballard is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Ballard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bronchitis. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parainfluenza, Parainfluenza Virus Type 3, Flu, and Ethmoiditis.

    Experienced in Bronchitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Bronchitis
    Family Medicine

    North Oaks Medical Center

    15790 Paul Vega Md Dr, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Picou is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Picou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bronchitis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Anemia, Acute Kidney Failure, Ureteroscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Picou is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Bronchitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Bronchitis
    Family Medicine

    Family Medicine Physicians LLC

    16052 Doctors Blvd, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Claude Gilbreath is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Gilbreath is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bronchitis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Gilbreath is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Bronchitis?

    Acute bronchitis is swelling and inflamed tissue in the bronchi, the main passages that carry air to the lungs. This swelling causes cough and sometimes coughing up mucus. It may narrow the airways, which makes it harder to breathe. Acute means the symptoms have been present only for a short time.

    When should I see a Bronchitis doctor near independence, 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 Bronchitis doctor near independence, 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 Bronchitis doctors near independence, 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 Bronchitis doctors near independence, 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 Bronchitis doctor near independence, 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 Bronchitis doctor search results page. 

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

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

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