The 20 Best Infectious Arthritis Doctors Near Me in Covington, LA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Infectious Arthritis near Covington, LA. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease

    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Carlos Hartmann is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Hartmann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retropharyngeal Abscess, Myelitis, HIV/AIDS, and AIDS Dementia Complex. Dr. Hartmann is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease. Dr. Hartmann is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Brian Ladner received his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Mississippi State University in 2001. He received his Doctor of Medicine in 2005 from the University of Mississippi Medical School. In 2010, Dr. Ladner completed a residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. He then completed a fellowship in trauma and adult reconstruction in the Harvard Orthopaedic Department in Boston in 2011. Dr. Ladner practiced in Hammond, LA for eight years before joining the team at Ochsner.His surgical interests include complex fracture care, joint replacement, and joint replacement revisions. Dr. Ladner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Ladner is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Ladner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kevin Goodson is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Goodson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Achilles Tendon Rupture, Flat Feet, Tendinitis, Multiple Pterygium Syndrome X Linked, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Goodson is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Goodson is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Hand Surgery | Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Hand Surgery | Orthopedics

    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Dudoussat completed a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Nicholls State University in 1995. He then received his Doctor of Medicine in 2004 from Louisiana State University School of Medicine and was a member of the AOA Medical Honor Society. He also received the Norma C. Ragland Award for outstanding academic achievement over four years of medical school. Dr Dudoussat then completed a residency in Orthopedic surgery at LSU Health Sciences center in 2009. He continued training at Wake Forests’ Bauman Grey School of Medicine where he completed a fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery in 2010. Dr. Dudoussat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, Ganglion Cyst, and Rhizarthrosis. Dr. Dudoussat is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery and American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedics. Dr. Dudoussat is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease

    Dr. George Keshelava

    39 Starbrush Cir, 
    Covington, LA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Keshelava is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Keshelava is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Sepsis, and Osteomyelitis.

    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease

    David D. Tran LLC

    121 Lakeview Cir Ste A, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Camille Bitar is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Bitar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Cellulitis, Myelitis, and Osteomyelitis.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Internal Medicine

    St. Tammany Health System

    1202 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bridget Ory is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Ory is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Cellulitis.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Hospital Medicine

    St. Tammany Health System

    1202 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Baier is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Baier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Acute Kidney Failure, Lung Metastases, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Hospital Medicine

    St. Tammany Health System

    1202 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Craig Seicshnaydre is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Seicshnaydre is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Cellulitis, and Atypical Pneumonia.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Hospital Medicine

    St. Tammany Health System

    1202 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Landers is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Landers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Osteomyelitis, and Sepsis.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Internal Medicine

    St. Tammany Health System

    1202 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Merrill Laurent is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Laurent is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gerstmann Syndrome, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Hand Surgery
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Hand Surgery

    AVALA Ortho - Covington

    1200 Pinnacle Pkwy, 
    Covington, LA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brent Mccarty is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Mccarty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Radial Nerve Dysfunction, Trigger Thumb, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Infectious Disease

    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nisha Aravindakshan is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Aravindakshan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Osteomyelitis, Pneumonia, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics

    Lakeview Regional Physician Group - Covington

    101 Judge Tanner Blvd Ste 300, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lance Wehrly is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Wehrly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kienbock's Disease, Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Orthopedics

    St. Tammany Bone & Joint Clinic

    71211 Highway 21 Ste A, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roch Hontas is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Hontas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Internal Medicine

    David D. Tran, M.D., LLC

    121 Lakeview Cir Ste A, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Tran is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Tran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Cellulitis, Acute Kidney Failure, Gastrostomy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Singing River Health System

    231 Saint Ann Dr # 2B, 
    Mandeville, LA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Stevens is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Mandeville, Louisiana. Dr. Stevens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
    Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

    Paradigm Health System

    64301 Highway 434, 
    Lacombe, LA 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Fernando Nussenbaum is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Lacombe, Louisiana. Dr. Nussenbaum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Infectious Arthritis?

    Infectious arthritis is joint pain, soreness, stiffness and swelling caused by a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection that spreads from another part of the body. Depending on the type of infection, one or more joints may be affected. Certain bacteria can cause a form of Infectious arthritis called reactive arthritis, which appears to be caused by the immune system reacting to bacteria, rather than by the infection itself. In reactive arthritis, joint inflammation develops weeks, months or even years after the infection. Reactive arthritis happens most commonly after infections of the genital and gastrointestinal tracts. To diagnose Infectious arthritis, your health care provider may do tests of your blood, urine, and joint fluid.

    When should I see an Infectious Arthritis doctor near Covington, 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 Infectious Arthritis doctor near Covington, 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 Infectious Arthritis doctors near Covington, 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 Infectious Arthritis doctors near Covington, 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 Infectious Arthritis doctor near Covington, 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 Infectious Arthritis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Infectious Arthritis 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 Infectious Arthritis doctor near Covington, 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 Infectious Arthritis 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 Infectious Arthritis 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 Infectious Arthritis doctors near Covington, LA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Infectious Arthritis 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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