The 20 Best Idiopathic Hypersomnia Doctors Near Me in Louisiana, US

Find the Top Idiopathic Hypersomnia Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 21 doctor with experience in Idiopathic Hypersomnia near Louisiana, US. Of these, 18 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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21 providers found
    Distinguished in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Internal Medicine

    Bryan A. Lebean SR. MD Apmc

    2930 Moss St Ste B, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bryan Lebean is an Internal Medicine provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Lebean is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. His top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Hypersomnia, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Drowsiness, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

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

    Robert Hinkle is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Hinkle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Lung Metastases, and Irregular Sleep-Wake Syndrome.

    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Internal Medicine

    Freedman Clinic Of Internal Medicine, LLP

    176 Versailles Blvd, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ernesto Garcia is an Internal Medicine provider in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Drowsiness, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Garcia is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    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 in New Iberia, Louisiana. Dr. Kitakule is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, Asthma, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia

    Ochsner Health Center - Kenner

    200 W Esplanade Ave, 
    Kenner, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Liudmila Lysenko is a Neurologist in Kenner, Louisiana. Dr. Lysenko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. Her top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Brain Stem Cancer, Central Sleep Apnea, and Insomnia. Dr. Lysenko is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Family Medicine

    Elemer Raffai MD MSC FRCSC Apmc

    281 Moosa Blvd, 
    Eunice, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Ware is a Family Medicine provider in Eunice, Louisiana. Dr. Ware is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Drowsiness, and Central Sleep Apnea.

    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Sleep Medicine

    Schwab & Hardin Holding Co. LLC

    4660 Bluebonnet Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Schwab is a Sleep Medicine provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Schwab is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Drowsiness, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, and Narcolepsy.

    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia

    Ultimate Performance Chiropractic & Rehab LLC

    646 W McNeese St, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Reynard Odenheimer is a Neurologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Odenheimer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. His top areas of expertise are Serotonin Syndrome, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder.

    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine

    East Jefferson Physicians Group LLC

    4224 Houma Blvd, Suite 140, 
    Metairie, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Layne is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Layne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Lung Metastases. Dr. Layne is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia

    Fayez K. Shamieh M.D. A Medical Corp.

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

    Fayez Shamieh is a Neurologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Shamieh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Axillary Nerve Dysfunction, and Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy.

    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Calcasieu Cameron Hospital Service District

    920 1st Ave, 
    Sulphur, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Clifford Courville is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Sulphur, Louisiana. Dr. Courville is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Courville is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Allergy and Immunology | Sleep Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Allergy and Immunology | Sleep Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Highland Clinic A Prof Med Corp.

    1455 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anand Bhat is an Allergy and Immunologist and an Internal Medicine provider in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Bhat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. His top areas of expertise are Mastoiditis, Atopic Dermatitis, Allergic Rhinitis, and Neuroretinitis.

    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Acadiana Practitioners LLC

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

    Joseph Bordelon is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Opelousas, Louisiana. Dr. Bordelon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Irregular Sleep-Wake Syndrome, Restless Legs Syndrome, and Central Sleep Apnea.

    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Sleep Medicine

    Janardana P. Kaimal MD LLC

    4820 Lake St, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Phillip Conner is a Sleep Medicine provider in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Conner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Insomnia, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, and Drowsiness.

    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Family Medicine

    Office

    202 Rue Promenade, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lauren Luke is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Luke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. Her top areas of expertise are Folate Deficiency, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia

    Willis Knighton Neurology Bossier

    2400 Hospital Dr Ste 310, 
    Bossier City, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sanjeevi Tivakaran is a Neurologist in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Tivakaran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. His top areas of expertise are Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome, Essential Tremor, Myasthenia Gravis, and Lafora Disease. Dr. Tivakaran is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia

    Office

    1512 W Kirby Pl, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Chesson is a Neurologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Chesson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. His top areas of expertise are Restless Legs Syndrome, Narcolepsy, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Idiopathic Hypersomnia.

    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Sleep Medicine

    Lsuhsc Shreveport

    1501 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Oleg Chernyshev is a Sleep Medicine provider in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Chernyshev is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Chiari Malformation, Stroke, and Narcolepsy.

    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Memorial Interventional Spine

    2770 3rd Ave Ste 110, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Broussard is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Broussard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
    Family Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Physicians-Family Medicine

    8333 Goodwood Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amanda Watts is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Watts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. Her top areas of expertise are Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, and Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Idiopathic Hypersomnia?

    Idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) is a neurological sleep disorder that can affect many aspects of a person's life. Symptoms often begin between adolescence and young adulthood and develop over weeks to months. People with IH have a hard time staying awake and alert during the day (chronic excessive daytime sleepiness). They may fall asleep unintentionally or at inappropriate times, interfering with daily functioning. They may also have difficulty waking up from nighttime sleep or daytime naps. Sleeping longer at night does not appear to improve daytime sleepiness. The cause of IH is not known. Some people with IH have other family members with a sleep disorder such as IH or narcolepsy.

    When should I see an Idiopathic Hypersomnia 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 Idiopathic Hypersomnia 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 Idiopathic Hypersomnia 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 Idiopathic Hypersomnia 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 Idiopathic Hypersomnia 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 Idiopathic Hypersomnia doctor search results page. 

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

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Idiopathic Hypersomnia 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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