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

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The 20 Best Down Syndrome Doctors in Louisiana, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 46 doctor with experience in Down Syndrome near Louisiana, US. Of these, 42 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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46 providers found
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Experienced in Down Syndrome

    Ochsner Specialty Health Center - Raceland

    141 Twin Oaks Drive, 
    Raceland, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jamie Huddleston is a Neurologist in Raceland, Louisiana. Dr. Huddleston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Headache, Migraine, and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). Dr. Huddleston is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    General Practice
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    General Practice

    Office

    3918 Baudin St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rebecca Moreci is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Moreci is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Umbilical Hernia, Down Syndrome, Synovial Sarcoma, Small Bowel Resection, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Pediatrics | Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Pediatrics | Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Ochsner Health Center - St. Bernard

    8050 W Judge Perez Dr, 
    Chalmette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    A long-time resident of St. Bernard Parish, Dr. Thien was born in Vietnam and moved to the U.S. in 1975. After graduating from Loyola University with a B.S. in Medical Technology in 1981, he worked as a Technologist at Touro Infirmary Laboratory for several years. He went on to earn his M.D. from LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1989. After medical school, Dr. Thien completed a combined residency in Internal Medicine & Pediatrics at LSU in New Orleans in 1993. Dr. Thien joined De La Ronde Medical Center in 1993, and he has been in practice in St. Bernard Parish for the past 20 years. Dr. Thien is dual board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, and he is also fluent in Vietnamese. Dr. Thien is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Bronchitis, Sciatica, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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    Advanced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Neuroscience & Pain Institute

    309 Walnut St Ste E, 
    Amite, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Derris Ray is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Amite, Louisiana. Dr. Ray is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Down Syndrome, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Empyema.

    Advanced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Ochsner Health Center - Tangipahoa (Hammond)

    41676 Veterans Ave, 
    Hammond, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Gerald Sparks earned his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana, and completed his family medicine residency at the Eisenhower Army Medical Center in Fort Gordon, Georgia. He began practicing family medicine in 1994 and joined the staff at Ochsner in 1998. Dr. Sparks is board certified in family medicine and practices at Ochsner Health Center - Hammond. Dr. Sparks is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Bullae, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Osteomyelitis in Children.

    Advanced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Cenla Family Medicine Associates LLC

    1587 N Bolton Ave Ste 1100, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Buck is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Buck is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Walker-Warburg Syndrome, Fukuyama Type Muscular Dystrophy, X-Linked Dominant Scapuloperoneal Myopathy, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Down Syndrome
    Advanced in Down Syndrome

    University Healthcare System L.C.

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

    Angela Traylor is a Neurologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Traylor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Down Syndrome, Seizures, Major Depression, and Bipolar Disorder (BPD).

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Ochsner Health Center - Raceland

    106 Cypress St., 
    Raceland, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Marcello is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Raceland, Louisiana. Dr. Marcello is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Enlarged Liver. Dr. Marcello is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology

    Office

    5131 Odonovan Dr Ste 202, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charlotte Hollman is a Pediatric Neurologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Hollman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Zika Virus Disease, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Microcephaly with Spastic Quadriplegia, and Microcephaly.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Experienced in Down Syndrome

    Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group Pain Management Ascension

    5247 Didesse Dr, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Callerame is a Neurologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Callerame is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Migraine, and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    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 Down Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Ochsner Center For Primary Care & Wellness In New Orleans

    1401 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Fernandez graduated summa cum laude from the University of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia, and earned her medical degree from LSU where she was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. She completed her internship and residency at Earl K. Long Medical Center in Baton Rouge. She is board certified in internal medicine and has been on staff at Ochsner since the Summer of 2001. Dr. Fernandez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome, Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Thibodaux Medical Clinic

    931 N Canal Blvd, 
    Thibodaux, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gayathri Talluri is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Dr. Talluri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    St Martin Parish CHC Pharmacy

    317 Dernier St, 
    Saint Martinville, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Valls is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Saint Martinville, Louisiana. Dr. Valls is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Drew Outpatient Clinic LLC

    1117 Cheniere Drew Rd, 
    West Monroe, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Mcmahan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in West Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Mcmahan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Polycythemia Vera, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Empyema.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Delhi Rural Health Clinic

    508 Broadway St, 
    Delhi, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cynthia Wagnon is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Delhi, Louisiana. Dr. Wagnon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Storm, Epilepsy, Fragile XE Syndrome, and Fragile X Syndrome.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Brian Clinic, LLP

    425 Scott St, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Atypical Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Parimal Parikh MD LLC

    4232 Williams Blvd Ste 101, 
    Kenner, LA 
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Parimal Parikh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kenner, Louisiana. Dr. Parikh has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Gerstmann Syndrome, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Experienced in Down 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 in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Privett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Primary Orthostatic Tremor, Cerebellar Degeneration, Epilepsy, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Family Medicine Specialists

    217 Sam Houston Jones Pkwy Ste 104, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashley Greenman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Greenman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency, Mitochondrial Complex V Deficiency, Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome, and Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Down Syndrome?

    Down syndrome is a chromosomal condition that is associated with intellectual disability, a characteristic facial appearance, and weak muscle tone (hypotonia) in infancy. All affected individuals experience cognitive delays, but the intellectual disability is usually mild to moderate.

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

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

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

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