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

Find the Top Diaphragmatic Hernia Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Diaphragmatic Hernia near Louisiana, US. Of these, 13 are Experienced and 1 are Distinguished.

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15 providers found
    Distinguished in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Bariatric Medicine
    Distinguished in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Bariatric Medicine
    Referral may be required

    University Medical Center

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

    Carlos Galvani is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Galvani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Surgical Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Lafayette General - Burdin Riehl

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

    Patrick Mclaren is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Mclaren is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Esophageal Cancer, Hernia, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Mclaren is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    WK Robotic & Laparoscopic Surgery

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

    Kamel Brakta is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Brakta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

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    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    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 practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Hosein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Hosein is board certified in Bariatric, American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery, and American Board Of Surgery - Surgery. Dr. Hosein is currently accepting new patients.

    Transplant Surgery
    Transplant Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Christus Ochsner Health, St Patrick Hospital

    401 Dr Michael Debakey Dr, 
    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. Dr. Beckles is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Lung Cancer, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Beckles is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Beckles is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Albert R Corne JR MD

    457 Heymann Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Henry Kaufman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Kaufman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

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

    James Wood is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Wood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly, Polydactyly, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, and Infantile Pyloric Stenosis. Dr. Wood is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Pediatric Surgery. Dr. Wood is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Wk. Red River Cardiovascular Surgeons

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

    Syed Mehmood is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Mehmood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses 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
    Referral may be required

    Baton Rouge General Advanced Robotics Of Louisiana

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

    John Tabor is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Tabor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses 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
    Referral may be required

    University Healthcare System L.C.

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

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

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1430 Tulane Ave Rm 8510, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hassan Alzahrani is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Alzahrani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

    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. He is also highly rated in 56 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial 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. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

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

    Sarah Ahmad is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Ahmad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cardiac Tamponade, Arterial Embolism, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Children's Hospital New Orleans

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

    Timothy Pettitt is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Pettitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheobronchomalacia, Truncus Arteriosus, Coarctation of the Aorta, and Endocarditis.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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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