The 20 Best Emphysema Doctors Near Me in Louisiana, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 803 doctor with experience in Emphysema near Louisiana, US. Of these, 718 are Experienced, 79 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Mccarthy is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Mccarthy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Lung Metastases, Bullae, and Lung Nodules.

    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Ochsner Health Center - Slidell Campus Building 1

    1850 Gause Blvd E, 
    Slidell, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dennis Dale is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Slidell, Louisiana. Dr. Dale is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Bronchiectasis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Dale is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Medicine. Dr. Dale is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Rite Aid Pharmacy 07344

    601 Keyser Ave, 
    Natchitoches, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Warren Botnick is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Dr. Botnick is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

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    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 409, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ronald Fields is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Fields is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Emphysema, Bullae, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Family Medicine

    SCP Health- Hospitalists

    200 Corporate Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Dunn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Saddle Pulmonary Embolism, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Dr. Dunn is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Physicians.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    St. Frances Cabrini

    3330 Masonic Dr., 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic

    Maan Younes is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Younes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Younes is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Acadiana Practitioners LLC

    1200 Hospital Dr Ste 4, 
    Opelousas, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jose Santiago is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Opelousas, Louisiana. Dr. Santiago is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, and Emphysema.

    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center Inc

    4801 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frank Courmier is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Courmier is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Emphysema, Pleurisy, Bullae, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Advanced in Emphysema

    Opelousas General Health System

    539 E Prudhomme St, 
    Opelousas, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Lastrapes is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Opelousas, Louisiana. Dr. Lastrapes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, Diverticular Disease, and Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Advanced in Emphysema

    Office

    1111 Medical Center Blvd Ste N108, 
    Marrero, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Chism is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Chism is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Bronchogenic Cyst, Fecal Impaction, and Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Advanced in Emphysema

    Rehab. One LLC

    1747 Imperial Blvd, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Wallace is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Wallace is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Herniated Disk, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Taylor earned his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee, and completed his internship and residency at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond. He completed his pulmonary and critical care medicine fellowship at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Taylor is board certified in internal medicine and pulmonary disease and has been on staff at Ochsner since 2000. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Dr. Taylor is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Advanced in Emphysema

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Susan Gunn is an Oncologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Gunn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). Dr. Gunn is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary/Critical Care. Dr. Gunn is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Pulmonary & Critical Care Specialists LLC

    7829 Youree Dr, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Green is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Green is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pulmonary Fibrosis, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Hinkle is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Hinkle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Lung Metastases, and Irregular Sleep-Wake Syndrome.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Internal Medicine

    R. Mark Williams MD Apmc

    501 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr, 
    Lake Charles,, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Gilmore is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lake Charles,, Louisiana. Dr. Gilmore is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Heart Attack, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Ashley Ridge Imaging Center LLC

    463 Ashley Ridge Blvd Ste 200, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Holladay is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Holladay is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Office

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 409, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Adjei is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Adjei is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, and Bullae.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Physician Utilities Inc.

    2309 E Main St Ste 202, 
    New Iberia, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Moses Kitakule is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in New Iberia, Louisiana. Dr. Kitakule is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, Asthma, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Hodges is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Hodges is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, and Bronchiectasis.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see an Emphysema 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 an Emphysema 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 Emphysema 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 Emphysema 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 an Emphysema 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 Emphysema doctor search results page. 

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Emphysema 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 an Emphysema doctor that offers video calls?

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