The 20 Best DICER1 Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Louisiana, US

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The 20 Best DICER1 Syndrome Doctors in Louisiana, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 96 doctor with experience in DICER1 Syndrome near Louisiana, US. Of these, 90 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    Advanced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    7843 Youree Dr, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Julie Cupp is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Cupp is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, and Galactocoele. Dr. Cupp is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in DICER1 Syndrome
    General Surgery | Emergency Medicine | Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in DICER1 Syndrome
    General Surgery | Emergency Medicine | Surgical Oncology

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

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

    Mindy Bowie is a General Surgeon and an Emergency Medicine provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Bowie is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Lump, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Bowie is currently accepting new patients.

    Bassam Abi
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology

    St. Frances Cabrini Cancer Center – North

    2108 Texas Ave., Suite 3061, Suite 3061, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bassam Abi is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Abi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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    Neelima Chintapalli
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Hematology Oncology

    Cancer Center – Highland Medical Center

    1453 E. Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neelima Chintapalli is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Chintapalli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Angiosarcoma, Breast Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Christopher Snead
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Hematology Oncology

    Cancer Center - Bossier City

    2541 Viking Dr., 
    Bossier City, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Snead is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Snead is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    The Gastro Clinic

    1211 Coolidge Blvd., 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Trawick is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Trawick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Colorectal Surgery

    Baton Rouge Colon Rectal Associates

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 206, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelly Renee is a Colorectal Surgeon in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Renee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Bowel Incontinence, Anal Cancer, Encopresis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome

    St. Tammany Cancer Center - A Campus Of Ochsner Medical Center

    900 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patricia Braly is an Oncologist in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Braly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Ovarian Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Cervical Cancer, and Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix. Dr. Braly is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Surgical Oncology

    Minimally Invasive Surgery Institute

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 612, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Lyons is a Surgical Oncologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Lyons is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Colorectal Surgery

    Baton Rouge Colon Rectal Associates

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 206, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Louis Ramsey is a Colorectal Surgeon in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Ramsey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Lynch Syndrome, Appendectomy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Colorectal Surgery

    Baton Rouge Colon Rectal Associates

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 206, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Byrd is a Colorectal Surgeon in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Byrd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Rectal Prolapse, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    Acadiana Gastroenterology Associates

    439 Heymann Blvd., 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Offers Telehealth

    Erick Salvatierra is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Salvatierra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome

    Ochsner Cancer Center - Baton Rouge

    17050 Medical Center Drive, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Burke Brooks is an Oncologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Brooks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Myeloma, and Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia. Dr. Brooks is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    General Surgery

    University Medical Center

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

    Valentine Nfonsam is a General Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Nfonsam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Colorectal Surgery

    Office

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 507, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathan Philip is a Colorectal Surgeon in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Philip is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Genital Warts, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    The Gastro Clinic

    1211 Coolidge Blvd., 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jacob Karr is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Karr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Advanced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Close Willis Knighton Gynecologic Oncology North

    2600 Kings Hwy Ste 420, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Debra Cline is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Cline is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Cancer, Cervical Dysplasia, Neonatal Ovarian Cyst, and Ovarian Cysts. Dr. Cline is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Center Of The South Apmc

    8120 Main St Ste 200, 
    Houma, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Pellegrin is a Gastroenterologist in Houma, Louisiana. Dr. Pellegrin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    Memorial Digestive Health Center

    2770 3rd Ave, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frank Marrero is a Gastroenterologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Marrero is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Advanced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Gynecologic Oncology Associates

    2600 Kings Hwy # 420, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Katherine Dean is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Dean is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Vulvar Cancer, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma, and Endometrial Cancer. Dr. Dean is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of DICER1 Syndrome?

    DICER1 syndrome is an inherited disorder that increases the risk of a variety of cancerous and noncancerous (benign) tumors, most commonly certain types of tumors that occur in the lungs, kidneys, ovaries, and thyroid (a butterfly-shaped gland in the lower neck). Affected individuals can develop one or more types of tumors, and members of the same family can have different types. However, the risk of tumor formation in individuals with DICER1 syndrome is only moderately increased compared with tumor risk in the general population; most individuals with genetic changes associated with this condition never develop tumors.

    When should I see a DICER1 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 DICER1 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 DICER1 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 DICER1 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 DICER1 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 DICER1 Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different DICER1 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 DICER1 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 DICER1 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 DICER1 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 DICER1 Syndrome doctors in Louisiana, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the DICER1 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 DICER1 Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the DICER1 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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