The 20 Best Budd-Chiari Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Louisiana, US

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The 20 Best Budd-Chiari Syndrome Doctors in Louisiana, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Budd-Chiari Syndrome near Louisiana, US. Of these, 16 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Budd-Chiari Syndrome
    Advanced in Budd-Chiari Syndrome

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    George Therapondos is a Hepatologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Therapondos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Budd-Chiari Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Therapondos is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Budd-Chiari Syndrome
    Advanced in Budd-Chiari Syndrome

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Nigel Girgrah is a Hepatologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Girgrah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Budd-Chiari Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Liver Transplant, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Girgrah is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Budd-Chiari Syndrome
    Advanced in Budd-Chiari Syndrome

    Ochsner Health Center - O'Neal

    16777 Medical Center Dr, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Marathi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hrishikesh Samant is a Hepatologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Samant is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Budd-Chiari Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Samant is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Budd-Chiari Syndrome
    Experienced in Budd-Chiari Syndrome

    Office

    1514 Jefferson Hwy Fl 3, 
    New Orleans,, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Ramee is a Cardiologist in New Orleans,, Louisiana. Dr. Ramee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Budd-Chiari Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in Budd-Chiari Syndrome
    Experienced in Budd-Chiari Syndrome

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Shobha Joshi is a Hepatologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Joshi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Budd-Chiari Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Visceromegaly, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Joshi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Budd-Chiari Syndrome
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Budd-Chiari Syndrome
    Hematology | Oncology

    Louisiana Oncology Associates PMC

    4809 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Ste 110, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Brierre is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Brierre is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Budd-Chiari Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Follicular Lymphoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Kenneth Johnson
    Experienced in Budd-Chiari Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Budd-Chiari Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Trinity Clinic

    2812 Highway 28 East, 
    Pineville, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Johnson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pineville, Louisiana. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Budd-Chiari Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Nephrosclerosis.

    Experienced in Budd-Chiari Syndrome
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Budd-Chiari Syndrome
    Hematology | Oncology

    Willis Knighton Hematology/Oncology North

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

    Anil Veluvolu is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Veluvolu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Budd-Chiari Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Lung Adenocarcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Veluvolu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Budd-Chiari Syndrome
    Experienced in Budd-Chiari Syndrome

    Willis Knighton Hematology/Oncology North

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

    Joyce Feagin is an Oncologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Feagin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Budd-Chiari Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast. Dr. Feagin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Budd-Chiari Syndrome
    Hepatology
    Experienced in Budd-Chiari Syndrome
    Hepatology

    Office

    2751 Albert L Bicknell Dr Ste 4A, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Veron Browne is a Hepatologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Browne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Budd-Chiari Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Budd-Chiari Syndrome
    Hepatology
    Experienced in Budd-Chiari Syndrome
    Hepatology

    Ochsner Pharmacy And Wellness-Baton Rouge

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

    Gia Tyson is a Hepatologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Tyson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Budd-Chiari Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Autoimmune Hepatitis, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Budd-Chiari Syndrome
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Budd-Chiari Syndrome
    Hematology | Oncology

    Willis Knighton Medical Center Inc.

    2600 Greenwood Rd, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Nickelson is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Nickelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Budd-Chiari Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

    Experienced in Budd-Chiari Syndrome
    Hematology
    Experienced in Budd-Chiari Syndrome
    Hematology

    Lsuhsc Shreveport

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

    Samip Master is a Hematologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Master is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Budd-Chiari Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Anemia, Multiple Myeloma, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Budd-Chiari Syndrome
    Experienced in Budd-Chiari Syndrome

    Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center- Alexandria

    3516 North Blvd Ste B, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Manish Dhawan is an Oncologist in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Dhawan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Budd-Chiari Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Iron Deficiency Anemia, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Thrombocytopenia, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Dhawan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Budd-Chiari Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Budd-Chiari Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Health Care Options Primary Care Ctr

    3050 Charles Dr, 
    Jackson, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nnamdi Nwabueze is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Jackson, Louisiana. Dr. Nwabueze is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Budd-Chiari Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Budd-Chiari Syndrome
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Budd-Chiari Syndrome
    Hematology | Oncology

    Willis-Knighton Hematology/Oncology - A Department Of Willis-Knighton Medical Center

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

    Sai Malireddy is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Malireddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Budd-Chiari Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Thrombocytopenia, and Hemolytic Anemia. Dr. Malireddy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Budd-Chiari Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Budd-Chiari Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Family Medicine Specialists

    217 Sam Houston Jones Pkwy Ste 104, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Micah Leleux is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Leleux is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Budd-Chiari Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Endoscopy, and Myringotomy.

    Experienced in Budd-Chiari Syndrome
    Experienced in Budd-Chiari Syndrome

    Willis Knighton Hematology/Oncology North

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

    Maxwell Mcdonald is a Hematologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Mcdonald is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Budd-Chiari Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Virilizing Ovarian Tumor. Dr. Mcdonald is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Budd-Chiari Syndrome
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Budd-Chiari Syndrome
    Hospital Medicine

    Wk. North Hospitalists Group

    2551 Greenwood Rd, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anand Desai is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Budd-Chiari Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Acute Kidney Failure, Gastrostomy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Budd-Chiari Syndrome
    Experienced in Budd-Chiari Syndrome

    Office

    4809 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Ste 230, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dakota Jenneman is a Hematologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Jenneman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Budd-Chiari Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Anemia, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Budd-Chiari Syndrome?

    Budd-Chiari syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by obstruction of the veins of the liver that carry the blood flow from the liver. When the blood flow out of the liver is impeded, blood backs up in the liver, causing it to enlarge (hepatomegaly). The spleen may also enlarge (splenomegaly). This backup of blood increases blood pressure in the portal vein, which carries blood to the liver from the intestines (portal hypertension), and result in dilated, twisted veins in the esophagus (esophageal varices). Portal hypertension, leads to fluid accumulating in the abdomen (called ascites). The clot may extend to also block the inferior vena cava (the large vein that carries blood from the lower parts of the body to the heart). Varicose veins in the abdomen near the skin's surface may develop and become visible. In some cases, scarring of the liver (cirrhosis) occurs. Other symptoms may include fatigue, abdominal pain, nausea, jaundice and bleeding in the esophagus. The severity of the disorder varies from case to case, depending on the site and number of affected veins. It most often occurs in patients which have a disorder that makes blood more likely to clot, such as those who are pregnant or who have a tumor, a chronic inflammatory disease, a clotting disorder, an infection, or a myeloproliferative disorder. In about one third of the cases, the cause of Budd-Chiari syndrome is unknown.

    When should I see a Budd-Chiari 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 a Budd-Chiari 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 Budd-Chiari 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 Budd-Chiari 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 a Budd-Chiari 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 Budd-Chiari Syndrome doctor search results page. 

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Budd-Chiari 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 a Budd-Chiari Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Budd-Chiari 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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