The 20 Best Diaphragmatic Hernia Doctors Near Me in Louisiana, US

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The 20 Best Diaphragmatic Hernia Doctors in Louisiana, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Diaphragmatic Hernia near Louisiana, US. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 1 are Distinguished.

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17 providers found
    Distinguished in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Bariatric Medicine
    Distinguished in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Bariatric Medicine

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carlos Galvani is a Bariatric Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Galvani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

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

    James Wood is a General Surgeon in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Wood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Polydactyly, Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, and Infantile Pyloric Stenosis. Dr. Wood is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Surgical Oncology

    Ochsner Lafayette General - Burdin Riehl

    1211 Coolidge Blvd, Ste. 301, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patrick Mclaren is a Surgical Oncologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Mclaren is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Esophageal Cancer, Hernia, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Mclaren is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery

    Slidell Memorial Hospital

    1051 Gause Blvd, 
    Slidell, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Clint Schoolfield is a General Surgeon in Slidell, Louisiana. Dr. Schoolfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Schoolfield is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Salim Hosein is a General Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Hosein has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Hosein is currently accepting new patients.

    Daniel L. Beckles
    Transplant Surgery
    Transplant Surgery

    Christus Ochsner Health, St Patrick Hospital

    401 Dr Michael Debakey Dr, Floor 2, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Beckles is double-boarded by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He is double fellowship trained in cardiac and thoracic surgery. His expertise is in minimally invasive cardiac and thoracic surgery, including off-pump CABG, hybrid coronary revascularization, robotic-assisted CABG, and minimally invasive valve repair and replacement. His thoracic surgery expertise is in minimally invasive lung surgery, VATS lobectomy, VATS Thymectomy, and VATS pneumonectomy. He also specializes in heart failure surgery, ventricular assist devices, and heart transplantation.Dr. Beckles earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry, a Master of Science degree in Chemistry, a Medical Degree, and a PhD Degree in Cardiac Molecular and Cellular Biology at the State University of New York. He completed his general surgery residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, his cardiovascular and thoracic surgery fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, and an additional thoracic surgery fellowship at Brigham and Women's Hospital- Harvard Medical School. Dr. Beckles is a respected clinician and researcher with peer-reviewed publications, including articles and book chapters in cardiovascular surgery and cardiac molecular biology, along with numerous abstracts. He has been awarded U.S. and international patents for his research. . His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Lung Cancer, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Heart Valve Repair.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery

    Lourdes Physician Group LLC

    4811 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Suite 305, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Henry Kaufman is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Kaufman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Kaufman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Thoracic Surgery

    Wk. Red River Cardiovascular Surgeons

    2751 Albert L Bicknell Dr, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Syed Mehmood is a Thoracic Surgeon in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Mehmood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Pleurisy, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery

    Baton Rouge General Advanced Robotics Of Louisiana

    8585 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Tabor is a General Surgeon in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Tabor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Bariatric Medicine

    University Healthcare System L.C.

    1415 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dietric Hennings is a Bariatric Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Hennings is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Biliary Dyskinesia, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery
    1430 Tulane Ave., Sl-22 Room 8510, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hassan Alzahrani is a General Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Alzahrani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Obesity, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Thyroidectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery

    WK Robotic & Laparoscopic Surgery

    2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 310, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kamel Brakta is a General Surgeon in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Brakta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Internal Medicine

    Physicians Group Laboratorie LLC

    1126 Marguerite St, 
    Morgan City, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Francis Metz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Morgan City, Louisiana. Dr. Metz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Internal Medicine

    Our Lady Of Lourdes Physician Group Internal Medicine At Ambassador

    4811 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Ste 305, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dana Clay is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Clay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Thoracic Surgery

    Office

    312 Grammont St Ste 410, 
    Monroe, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarah Ahmad is a Thoracic Surgeon in Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Ahmad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cardiac Tamponade, Arterial Embolism, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Neonatology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Neonatology | Pediatrics

    Lsuhsc Shreveport

    1501 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ramachandra Bhat is a Neonatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Bhat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Premature Infant, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn, and Necrotizing Enterocolitis.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Thoracic Surgery

    Children's Hospital New Orleans

    200 Henry Clay Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Pettitt is a Thoracic Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Pettitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Truncus Arteriosus, Tracheobronchomalacia, Coarctation of the Aorta, and Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Diaphragmatic Hernia?

    A diaphragmatic hernia is a birth defect in which there is an abnormal opening in the diaphragm. The diaphragm is the muscle between the chest and abdomen that helps you breathe. The abnormal opening allows part of the organs from the belly to move into the chest cavity near the lungs.

    When should I see a Diaphragmatic Hernia 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 Diaphragmatic Hernia 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 Diaphragmatic Hernia 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 Diaphragmatic Hernia 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 Diaphragmatic Hernia 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 Diaphragmatic Hernia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Diaphragmatic Hernia 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 Diaphragmatic Hernia 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 Diaphragmatic Hernia 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 Diaphragmatic Hernia 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 Diaphragmatic Hernia doctors in Louisiana, US?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Diaphragmatic Hernia 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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