The 20 Best Interstitial Lung Disease Doctors Near Me in New Orleans, LA

Find the Top Interstitial Lung Disease Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 94 doctor with experience in Interstitial Lung Disease near New Orleans, LA. Of these, 76 are Experienced, 15 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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94 providers found
    Elite in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Elite in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine

    University Healthcare System L.C.

    1415 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Lasky is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Lasky is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Courtney Shappley is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Shappley is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pneumonia, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Shappley is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.3 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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).

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    Advanced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Tulane University School Of Medicine

    1430 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shigeki Saito is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Saito is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.

    Advanced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Advanced in Interstitial Lung Disease

    Tulane University School Of Medicine

    1430 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Triche is a Radiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Triche is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Lung Disease, Visceromegaly, Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery, and Pulmonary Vein Stenosis.

    Advanced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Radiology
    Advanced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Radiology

    University Healthcare System L.C.

    1415 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Beech is a Radiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Beech is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Lung Disease, Splenomegaly, Visceromegaly, and Bronchogenic Cyst.

    Advanced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Radiology
    Advanced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Radiology

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Karl is a Radiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Karl is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Subcutaneous Emphysema, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pleurisy, and Bronchogenic Cyst.

    Advanced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Radiology
    Advanced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Radiology

    Pain Management & Surgi-Group

    120 Terry Pkwy, 
    Terrytown, LA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neel Gupta is a Radiologist in Terrytown, Louisiana. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Lung Disease, Cholesterol Pneumonia, Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery, and Pulmonary Vein Stenosis.

    Advanced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Advanced in Interstitial Lung Disease

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.3 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 Interstitial Lung Disease. 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 Interstitial Lung Disease
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

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

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

    Advanced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Advanced in Interstitial Lung Disease

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Dr. Giardina earned his Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. He earned his medical degree from LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans. He completed his internship in Internal Medicine at University Hospital/LSU Interim Hospital at LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans. He completed his residency in radiology at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans. He then completed fellowship training in abdominal imaging at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Giardina is board certified by the American Board of Radiology and has been on staff since 2013. Dr. Giardina is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Cholesterol Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Vertigo.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease

    Office

    1555 Poydras St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Perret is a Radiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Perret is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Carbuncle.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease

    Tulane University School Of Medicine

    1430 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mandy Weidenhaft is a Radiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Weidenhaft is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Placenta Previa, Interstitial Lung Disease, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease

    University Healthcare System L.C.

    1415 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cynthia Hanemann is a Radiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Hanemann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Interstitial Lung Disease, Breast Lump, Intussusception in Children, and Gas Bloat Syndrome.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease

    University Healthcare System L.C.

    1415 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Serou is a Radiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Serou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Tenosynovitis.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    1901 Perdido St Ste 3205, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amita Krishnan is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Krishnan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Sarcoidosis, Neurosarcoidosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Interstitial Lung Disease.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    1415 Tulane Ave Fl 7, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Becnel is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Becnel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Interstitial Lung Disease, Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Sleep Medicine

    Ochsner Health Center - Baptist Napoleon Medical Plaza

    2820 Napoleon Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Michael Darin received his medical degree from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis in 2004 and completed his internship and residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University in Chicago. He completed his fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Dr. Darin then completed a fellowship in sleep medicine at Northwestern University in Chicago. Dr. Darin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Drowsiness, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, and Insomnia.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease

    Touro Infirmary

    1401 Foucher St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Yellin is a Radiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Yellin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Aortopulmonary Window, Aorta-Pulmonary Artery Fistula, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease

    West Jefferson Medical Center Women's Imaging And Breast Care Center

    4521 Westbank Expy, 
    Marrero, LA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Kunen is a Radiologist in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Kunen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Lung Disease, Fecal Impaction, and Bronchogenic Cyst.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Interstitial Lung Disease?

    Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a group of lung disorders in which the lung tissues become inflamed and then damaged.

    When should I see an Interstitial Lung Disease doctor near New Orleans, 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 Interstitial Lung Disease doctor near New Orleans, 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 Interstitial Lung Disease doctors near New Orleans, 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 Interstitial Lung Disease doctors near New Orleans, 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 Interstitial Lung Disease doctor near New Orleans, 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 Interstitial Lung Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Interstitial Lung Disease 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 Interstitial Lung Disease doctor near New Orleans, 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 Interstitial Lung Disease 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 Interstitial Lung Disease 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 Interstitial Lung Disease doctors near New Orleans, LA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Interstitial Lung Disease 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 Interstitial Lung Disease doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Interstitial Lung Disease 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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