The 20 Best Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Louisiana, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 28 doctor with experience in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome near Louisiana, US. Of these, 27 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome

    Pediatric Surgery Of Louisiana LLC

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 103, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelechi Iheagwara is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Iheagwara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia, Subglottic Stenosis, Jacobsen Syndrome, and 15q11.2 Microdeletion.

    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Pediatrics

    Office

    2510 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Rm 4003, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Minh Tran is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Tran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Botulism, Baller-Gerold Syndrome, Acute Pain, and Shaken Baby Syndrome.

    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Pediatrics

    Pediatric Cardiology Of Louisiana LLC

    8200 Constantin Blvd Ste 200, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrea Sims is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Sims is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia, 15q11.2 Microdeletion, Jacobsen Syndrome, and Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome.

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    Advanced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics | Pediatric Hematology Oncology
    Advanced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics | Pediatric Hematology Oncology

    Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Faculty G

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

    Sun Kim is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chromosome 13q Deletion, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Neurofibromatosis, and Cat Eye Syndrome.

    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics

    Childrens Hospital Medical Practice Corporation

    3040 33rd St, 
    Metairie, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hans Andersson is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Andersson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Phenylketonuria (PKU), Gaucher Disease Type 1, Inborn Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder, Maternal Hyperphenylalaninemia, and Splenectomy. Dr. Andersson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Nurse Practitioner

    Acadiana Health & Aesthetics

    202 Rue Promenade, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kayla Kenney is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Ms. Kenney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Processing Deficient Progeroid Laminopathies (PDPL), Jacobsen Syndrome, 15q11.2 Microdeletion, and Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome.

    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology

    Labcorp

    500 Hall St, 
    Monroe, LA 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aristoteles Angel is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Monroe, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Angel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 168 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Microcephaly, Microcephaly with Spastic Quadriplegia, Zika Virus Disease, and Cerebral Palsy.

    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics

    Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group LLC

    8415 Goodwood Blvd, Suite 202b, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Annarita Nicosia is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Nicosia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Microcephaly, Increased Head Circumference, Triple X Syndrome, and Triploidy. Dr. Nicosia is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Pediatric Otolaryngology

    Our Lady Of The Lake Children's Health Sleep Medicine

    8200 Constantin Blvd Fl 3, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lauren Buck is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Buck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Deafness Craniofacial Syndrome, Laryngomalacia, Stridor, and Mastoidectomy.

    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology

    Children's Multi-Specialty Group LLC

    4704 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Habetz is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Habetz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Absence Seizure, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Seizures, and GAPO Syndrome.

    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Our Lady Of The Lake Children's Health Gastroenterology

    8300 Constantin Blvd Fl 4, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lacey St Amant is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. St Amant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), Familial Short Stature (FSS), Short Stature (Growth Disorders), and Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome.

    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Pediatric Orthopedics
    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Pediatric Orthopedics

    Children's Multi-Specialty Group LLC

    4704 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gabriel Dersam is a Pediatric Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Dersam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly, Claw Foot, Clubfoot, and Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia.

    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome

    Pearl Acres Pediatrics LLC

    59125 N Pearl Dr, 
    Slidell, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cherie Oertling is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Slidell, Louisiana. Dr. Oertling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children, Obesity in Children, Croup, and Diarrhea.

    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Pediatrics

    Our Lady Of Lourdes Women's And Children's Hospital

    4600 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Glenn Borne is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Borne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Croup, Cerebral Hypoxia, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Pediatric Orthopedics
    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Pediatric Orthopedics

    Shriners Hospitals For Children-Shreveport

    3100 Samford Ave, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cary Mielke is a Pediatric Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Mielke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Contractures, Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, and Clubfoot.

    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Pediatric Pulmonology

    Our Lady Of The Lake Children's Health Sleep Medicine

    8200 Constantin Blvd Fl 3, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sterling Simpson is a Pediatric Pulmonologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Simpson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngomalacia, Asthma, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, and Asthma in Children.

    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics

    Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group LLC

    8415 Goodwood Blvd, Suite 202b, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Duane Superneau is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Superneau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 110 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Smith-Magenis Syndrome, Miller-Dieker Syndrome, EEC Syndrome, and AEC Syndrome.

    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome

    Shriners Hospitals For Children-Shreveport

    3100 Samford Ave, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michelle Brown is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Amniotic Band Syndrome, Popliteal Pterygium Syndrome, Multiple Pterygium Syndrome, and Multiple Pterygium Syndrome X Linked.

    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Office

    8200 Constantin Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aldo Alejandro is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Alejandro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delayed Growth, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome

    Our Lady Of Lourdes Physician Group Neurology

    4811 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Ste 401B, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Privett is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Privett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Orthostatic Tremor, Cerebellar Degeneration, Epilepsy, and Seizures.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome?

    Distal 18q deletion syndrome is a chromosomal condition that occurs when a piece of the long (q) arm of chromosome 18 is missing. The term "distal" means that the missing piece occurs near one end of the chromosome. Distal 18q deletion syndrome can lead to a wide variety of signs and symptoms among affected individuals.

    When should I see a Distal 18q Deletion 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 Distal 18q Deletion 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 Distal 18q Deletion 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 Distal 18q Deletion 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 Distal 18q Deletion 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 Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Distal 18q Deletion 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 Distal 18q Deletion 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 Distal 18q Deletion 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 Distal 18q Deletion 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 Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome doctors in Louisiana, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Distal 18q Deletion 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 Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Distal 18q Deletion 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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