The 20 Best Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva Doctors Near Me in Louisiana, US

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Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 32 doctor with experience in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva near Louisiana, US. Of these, 28 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
    Radiation Oncology | Radiology
    Experienced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
    Radiation Oncology | Radiology

    Wk Radiation Oncology Services

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

    Sanford Katz is a Radiation Oncologist and a Radiologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Katz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Laryngeal Cancer, and Throat Cancer. Dr. Katz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
    Radiology
    Experienced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
    Radiology

    New Orleans VA Medical Center

    2400 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Quoc Hoang is a Radiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Hoang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva. His top areas of expertise are Progressive Osseous Heteroplasia, Caffey Disease, Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva, and Synovial Osteochondromatosis.

    Experienced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
    Experienced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva

    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Knox earned his medical degree from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine in Mobile, Alabama. He completed his internship in Internal Medicine at Ochsner Medical Center and his residency in Radiology at Ochsner Medical Center. He also completed fellowship training in MRI at Ochsner Medical Center. Dr. Knox is board certified by the American Board of Radiology and has been on staff since 2007. Dr. Knox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Osteopenia.

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    Experienced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
    Experienced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva

    Obvamc

    510 E Stoner Ave, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Messier is a Radiologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Messier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva. His top areas of expertise are Progressive Osseous Heteroplasia, Tenosynovitis, Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva, and Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.

    Experienced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
    Experienced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva

    Alexandria VA Medical Center

    2495 Shreveport Hwy, 
    Pineville, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gordon Schally is a Radiologist in Pineville, Louisiana. Dr. Schally is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva. His top areas of expertise are Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, and Melorheostosis.

    Experienced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
    Orthopedics

    Ochsner Lafayette General Andrews Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute

    4212 W Congress St, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Etier is an Orthopedics provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Etier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tennis Elbow, Infectious Arthritis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Etier is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
    Experienced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva

    University Healthcare System L.C.

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

    Noah Woolridge is a Radiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Woolridge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva. His top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Osteopenia.

    Experienced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
    Family Medicine

    Reeves Memorial Medical Center

    100 Medical Park Drive, 
    Bernice, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Thompson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bernice, Louisiana. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Cough, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Advanced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
    Orthopedics

    PHS Medical, LLC

    64301 Highway 434, 
    Lacombe, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Davis is an Orthopedics provider in Lacombe, Louisiana. Dr. Davis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Progressive Osseous Heteroplasia, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Advanced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    503 Jack Miller Rd Ste B, 
    Ville Platte, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffery Lafleur is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ville Platte, Louisiana. Dr. Lafleur is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
    Orthopedics

    Cardiovascular Medicine Of Slidell

    2965 Gause Blvd E Ste A, 
    Slidell, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Fong is an Orthopedics provider in Slidell, Louisiana. Dr. Fong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva. His top areas of expertise are Bursitis, Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, and Tendinitis.

    Advanced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
    Family Medicine

    Office

    602 W Saint Peter St, 
    New Iberia, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Sagrera is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in New Iberia, Louisiana. Dr. Sagrera is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Labyrinthitis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
    Orthopedics

    Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group Brittany

    7566 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shaun Accardo is an Orthopedics provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Accardo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva. His top areas of expertise are Bone Tumor, Osteochondroma, Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal, Epithelioid Sarcoma, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
    Experienced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva

    Center For Innovations In Evaluative Medicine LLC

    9373 Baringer Foreman Rd Bldg 2, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Meredith Warner is an Orthopedics provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Warner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva. Her top areas of expertise are Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction, Tendinitis, and Plantar Fasciitis.

    Experienced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
    Orthopedics

    Willis Knighton Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Pierremont

    7925 Youree Dr, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Bicknell is an Orthopedics provider in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Bicknell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Knock Knees, Sciatica, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
    Orthopedics

    Rehab. One LLC

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

    John Noble is an Orthopedics provider in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Noble is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Hip Resurfacing, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
    Orthopedics

    Surgical Specialty Center Of Baton Rouge

    8080 Bluebonnet Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rasheed Ahmad is an Orthopedics provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Ahmad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva. His top areas of expertise are Ganglion Cyst, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Osteotomy, and Nerve Decompression.

    Experienced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
    Orthopedics

    West State Orthopedics & Sport Medicine

    908 S 10th St # A, 
    Leesville, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shawn Granger is an Orthopedics provider in Leesville, Louisiana. Dr. Granger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Synovitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Experienced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
    Orthopedics

    Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialists LLC

    108 Rue Louis Xiv, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Judson Penton is an Orthopedics provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Penton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis.

    Experienced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
    Experienced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva

    Paradigm Health System

    64301 Highway 434, 
    Lacombe, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Fernando Nussenbaum is an Orthopedics provider in Lacombe, Louisiana. Dr. Nussenbaum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva?

    Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva is a disorder in which muscle tissue and connective tissue such as tendons and ligaments are gradually replaced by bone (ossified), forming bone outside the skeleton (extra-skeletal or heterotopic bone) that limits movement. This process generally becomes noticeable in early childhood, starting with the neck and shoulders and proceeding down the body and into the limbs.

    When should I see a Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva 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 Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva 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 Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva 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 Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva 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 Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva 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 Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva 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 Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva 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 Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva 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 Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva 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 Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva doctors in Louisiana, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva 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 Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva 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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