The 20 Best Collapsed Lung Doctors Near Me in New Orleans, LA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Collapsed Lung near New Orleans, LA. Of these, 16 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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18 providers found
    Advanced in Collapsed Lung
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Collapsed Lung
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

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

    Abbas Abbas is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Abbas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Advanced in Collapsed Lung
    Advanced in Collapsed Lung
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

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

    Ana Maliglig is a Radiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Maliglig is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Subcutaneous Emphysema, and Collapsed Lung. Dr. Maliglig is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Lsuhsc-New Orleans

    433 Bolivar St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Risher is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Risher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Disease, Aneurysm Repair, and Thymectomy. Dr. Risher is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Referral may be required

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Smith is a Radiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. His clinical expertise encompasses Splenomegaly, Collapsed Lung, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Angiomyoma. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Referral may be required

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Karl is a Radiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Karl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subcutaneous Emphysema, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pleurisy, and Bronchogenic Cyst. Dr. Karl is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Referral may be required

    West Jefferson Medical Center

    1101 Medical Center Blvd, 
    Marrero, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Dawson is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Dawson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Bronchogenic Cyst. Dr. Dawson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Referral may be required

    West Jefferson Medical Center

    1101 Medical Center Blvd, 
    Marrero, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Alline is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Alline is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Pleurisy. Dr. Alline is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Pulmonary Medicine Associates LLP

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

    Judy Kang is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Kang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Bronchiectasis. Dr. Kang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

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

    Rodney Landreneau is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Landreneau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Hiatal Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Landreneau is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    John Renz is a Radiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Renz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1. Dr. Renz is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Radiology. Dr. Renz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

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

    Carmen Anderson is a Radiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. Her clinical expertise encompasses CAPOS Syndrome, Splenomegaly, Hepatic Cystic Hamartoma, and Caroli Disease. Dr. Anderson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Arthur Kenney-Iii is a Radiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Kenney-Iii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dextrocardia, Chronic Cough, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, and Vertigo. Dr. Kenney-Iii is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Radiology. Dr. Kenney-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1111 Medical Center Blvd Ste N108, 
    Marrero, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Chism is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Chism is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Bronchogenic Cyst, Fecal Impaction, and Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy. Dr. Chism is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Referral may be required

    Office

    9049 W Judge Perez Dr, 
    Chalmette, LA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Mullen is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chalmette, Louisiana. Dr. Mullen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, and Vertigo. Dr. Mullen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Referral may be required

    East Jefferson General Hospital

    4200 Houma Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Fontanez is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Fontanez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Pleurisy. Dr. Fontanez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Referral may be required

    East Jefferson General Hospital

    4200 Houma Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Puneet Singha is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Singha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Pleurisy, and Diverticular Disease. Dr. Singha is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Internal Medicine

    East Jefferson General Hospital

    4200 Houma Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Angela Graebert is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Graebert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gangrene, Sepsis, Volkmann Contracture, Enlarged Liver, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Collapsed Lung
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Hematology & Oncology Specialists LLC

    4228 Houma Blvd Ste 130, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Brothers is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Brothers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pleurisy, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Collapsed Lung?

    A collapsed lung occurs when air escapes from the lung. The air then can fill the space outside of the lung between the lung and chest wall. This buildup of air puts pressure on the lung, so it cannot expand as much as it normally does when you take a breath.

    The medical name of this condition is pneumothorax.

    When should I see a Collapsed Lung 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 a Collapsed Lung 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 Collapsed Lung 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 Collapsed Lung 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 a Collapsed Lung 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 Collapsed Lung doctor search results page. 

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

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Collapsed Lung 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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