The 20 Best Emphysema Doctors Near Me in Metairie, LA

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The 20 Best Emphysema Doctors near Metairie, LA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 129 doctor with experience in Emphysema near Metairie, LA. Of these, 115 are Experienced and 14 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    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. His top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Advanced in Emphysema

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Susan Gunn is an Oncologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Gunn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). Dr. Gunn is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Advanced in Emphysema

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Saliba is a Radiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Saliba has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Biliary Dyskinesia.

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

    Hoffman & Marino LLC

    4224 Houma Blvd Ste 140, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anitha Christopher is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Christopher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

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

    New Orleans VA Medical Center

    2400 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Houston is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Houston is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Bronchiectasis, and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Sports Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Sports Medicine

    Ochsner Center For Primary Care & Wellness In New Orleans

    1401 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Mcqueen is a Sports Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Mcqueen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Emphysema, Tendinitis, and Bursitis. Dr. Mcqueen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Radiology
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Radiology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Renz is a Radiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Renz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Experienced in Emphysema

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ana Maliglig is a Radiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Maliglig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Subcutaneous Emphysema, and Collapsed Lung.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ibrahim El is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. El is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Experienced in Emphysema

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Steigner is a Radiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Steigner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleural Effusion, and Ascites.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Grady Creek is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Creek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS), Emphysema, Lung Nodules, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Creek is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jonathan Miller is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Miller has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Bullae, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Interstitial Lung Disease. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Experienced in Emphysema

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nancy Diethelm is a Radiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Diethelm is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Chronic Cough, Vertigo, and Interstitial Lung Disease.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Radiology
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Radiology

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Rubin is a Radiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Rubin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Angiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Alex Brueder received his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia and his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia. Following this he completed his internship and residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in internal medicine. He complete his fellowship in pulmonary and critical care at Northwestern University in Chicago. Dr. Brueder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Neurosarcoidosis, Sarcoidosis, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Derek Vonderhaar is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Vonderhaar has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Hypoxia, Lung Nodules, Lung Metastases, Bronchiectasis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Vonderhaar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ryan Keen is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Keen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Stridor, Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, and Emphysema. Dr. Keen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Experienced in Emphysema

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Brian Ogden earned his medical degree from LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans. He completed his internship in internal medicine at Ben Taub General Hospital and VA Debakey Hospital through Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He completed his residency in radiology at Ben Taub General Hospital, St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, Methodist Hospital, Texas Children's Hospital, and VA Debakey Hospital through Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Dr. Ogden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Vertigo.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Experienced in Emphysema

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roy Divittorio is a Radiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Divittorio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Cholesterol Pneumonia, Pleurisy, Headache, and Visceromegaly.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Surma Jain earned her medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospitals and served as Chief Resident. She then completed fellowship training in Pulmonary Critical Care at University Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio and LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. Dr. Jain is board certified in Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine and Pulmonary Disease. Dr. Jain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Lung Metastases, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    When should I see an Emphysema doctor near Metairie, LA?

    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 near Metairie, LA?

    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 near Metairie, LA?

    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 near Metairie, LA?

    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 near Metairie, LA?

    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 near Metairie, LA?

    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 near Metairie, LA?

    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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