The 20 Best Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) Doctors Near Me in Louisiana, US

Find the Top Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) near Louisiana, US. Of these, 16 are Experienced.

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16 providers found
    Experienced in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Shriners Hospitals For Children-Shreveport

    3100 Samford Ave, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Pressly is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Pressly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rhizarthrosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis.

    Experienced in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport

    1606 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarwat Umer is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Umer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lupus Nephritis, Sarcoidosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).

    Experienced in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Joseph J Biundo JR MD Apmc

    4315 Houma Blvd Ste 303, 
    Metairie, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Louis Perdue is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Perdue is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Felty Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Gout, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

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    Experienced in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    L. Lazaro IV Apmc

    913 S College Rd Ste 110, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ladislas Lazaro is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Lazaro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Bursitis, Gout, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Experienced in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
    Experienced in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Quinet is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Quinet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Scleroma. Dr. Quinet is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology. Dr. Quinet is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    East Baton Rouge Medical Center LLC

    9001 Summa Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Lindsey is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Lindsey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Lupus Nephritis, Scleroderma, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).

    Experienced in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dennis Ang is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Ang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Orbital Pseudotumor, Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Ang is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology. Dr. Ang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Kerry M. Schexnaider Internal Medicine Group LLC

    207 Milton Rd, 
    Maurice, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bernard Hojaili is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Maurice, Louisiana. Dr. Hojaili is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Rheumatoid Vasculitis.

    Experienced in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
    Experienced in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
    Referral may be required

    Symvios Anesthesia LLC

    995 Robert Blvd, 
    Slidell, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Schouest is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Slidell, Louisiana. Dr. Schouest is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, MASS Phenotype, Sjogren Syndrome, and Gout.

    Experienced in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

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

    Ronald Ceruti is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Ceruti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Dermatomyositis, Raynaud Phenomenon, and Gout.

    Experienced in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
    Internal Medicine

    Northlake Medicine And Wellness

    1980 N Highway 190, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tania Levi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Levi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Cirrhosis.

    Experienced in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
    Internal Medicine

    South Louisiana Primary Care LLC

    12902 Plank Rd, 
    Baker, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ernest Thompson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baker, Louisiana. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Insomnia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

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

    Stephen Pollet is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Pollet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Psoriasis.

    Experienced in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

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

    Hector Mena is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Mena is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, and Tenosynovitis.

    Experienced in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
    Internal Medicine

    East Jefferson General Hospital

    4200 Houma Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dishita Pandya is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Pandya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Lyme Disease, Hypertension, and Kawasaki Disease.

    Experienced in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Experienced in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Children's Hospital New Orleans

    200 Henry Clay Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anita Dhanrajani is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Dhanrajani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Kawasaki Disease, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Lupus Nephritis, and Vasculitis.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see a Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) 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 Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) 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 Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) 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 Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) 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 Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) 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 Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) 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 Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) 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 Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) 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 Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) 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 Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) doctors in Louisiana, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) 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 Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) 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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