The 20 Best Hypertension Doctors Near Me in Baton Rouge, LA

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Last Updated: 11/08/2026

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MediFind found 378 doctor with experience in Hypertension near Baton Rouge, LA. Of these, 199 are Experienced, 149 are Advanced and 30 are Distinguished.

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378 providers found
    Experienced in Hypertension
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Hypertension
    Family Medicine

    Ochsner Community Health - Brees Family Center (Howell Blvd.)

    7855 Howell Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Edith Mbagwu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Mbagwu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Mbagwu is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine - Family Medicine. Dr. Mbagwu is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hypertension
    Distinguished in Hypertension
    Referral may be required

    Cardiovascular Institute

    8401 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Garland Green is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Green is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stable Angina, Metabolic Syndrome, Angina, Atherectomy, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Green is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiology. Dr. Green is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hypertension
    Distinguished in Hypertension
    Referral may be required

    Cardiovascular Institute

    8401 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Venkata Gadi is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Gadi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stable Angina, Venous Insufficiency, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Angina, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Gadi is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Hypertension
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Hypertension
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Karthik Reddy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Reddy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 92 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Cellulitis, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Reddy is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hypertension
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Hypertension
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amir Ausef is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Ausef is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 56 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Ausef is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hypertension
    Interventional Cardiology
    Distinguished in Hypertension
    Interventional Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    5231 Brittany Dr Ste 420, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Fred Petty is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Petty is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Petty is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hypertension
    Distinguished in Hypertension
    Referral may be required

    Cardiovascular Institute

    8401 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amit Patel is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Venous Insufficiency, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Stable Angina, Angina, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hypertension
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Hypertension
    Family Medicine

    Stan J. Mays MD

    4242 Gus Young Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stan Mays is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Mays is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Mays is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hypertension
    Advanced in Hypertension
    Referral may be required

    Cardiovascular Institute

    8401 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shashitha Gavini is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Gavini is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Heart Attack. Dr. Gavini is board certified in Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Hypertension
    Advanced in Hypertension
    Referral may be required

    Cardiovascular Institute

    8401 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Phillip Smith is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Smith is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease, Echocardiography, Internal Medicine, and Interventional Cardiology. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hypertension
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Hypertension
    Family Medicine

    Ochsner Health Center - Bluebonnet South

    10150 Bluebonnet Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Melissa Love is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Love is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypothyroidism, and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Love is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine - Family Medicine. Dr. Love is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hypertension
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Hypertension
    Family Medicine

    Curtis And Jacobs Home Health

    610 N Jefferson Ave, 
    Port Allen, LA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Philip Padgett is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Port Allen, Louisiana. Dr. Padgett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Dr. Padgett is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hypertension
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Hypertension
    Family Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    3401 North Blvd Ste 200, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Janet Cook is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Cook is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Cook is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hypertension
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Hypertension
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Oana Petcu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Petcu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Cellulitis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy. Dr. Petcu is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hypertension
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Hypertension
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center Mid City

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amar Dave is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Dave is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Sepsis, Pericarditis, and Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS). Dr. Dave is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hypertension
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Hypertension
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Aaron De Witt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. De Witt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Rhabdomyolysis, Familial Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. De Witt is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hypertension
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Hypertension
    Family Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shravani Surakanti is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Surakanti is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. She is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Surakanti is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hypertension
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Hypertension
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center Mid City

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Adam Mcclure is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Mcclure is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Peptic Ulcer, Ureteral Reconstruction, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mcclure is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hypertension
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Hypertension
    Family Medicine

    Office

    3870 Convention St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Raynando Banks is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Banks is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Premature Ovarian Failure, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Banks is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hypertension
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Hypertension
    Internal Medicine

    Mamen Health Services

    4750 North Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Akwasi Adjare-Sefa is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Adjare-Sefa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Mitochondrial Complex V Deficiency, Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency, Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Adjare-Sefa is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 11/08/2026

    What is the definition of Hypertension?

    Hypertension is abnormally high blood pressure in the arteries, which are the blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the rest of the body. As the heart beats, it forces blood through the arteries to deliver nutrients and oxygen to the rest of the body. The strength of the blood pushing against the artery walls is blood pressure, which is measured in units called millimeters of mercury (mmHg). The top number in a blood pressure reading is the pressure when the heart pumps (systolic blood pressure), and the bottom number is the pressure between heart beats (diastolic blood pressure). In adults, a normal blood pressure measurement is about 120/80 mmHg. Blood pressure is considered high when the measurement is 130/80 mmHg or greater.

    When should I see a Hypertension doctor near Baton Rouge, 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 a Hypertension doctor near Baton Rouge, 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 Hypertension doctors near Baton Rouge, 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 Hypertension doctors near Baton Rouge, 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 a Hypertension doctor near Baton Rouge, 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 Hypertension doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Hypertension 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 Hypertension doctor near Baton Rouge, 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 Hypertension 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 Hypertension 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 Hypertension doctors near Baton Rouge, LA?

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

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