The 20 Best Liver Failure Doctors Near Me in Lake Charles, LA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 483 doctor with experience in Liver Failure near Lake Charles, LA. Of these, 463 are Experienced, 19 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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483 providers found
    Experienced in Liver Failure
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Liver Failure
    Internal Medicine

    SCP Health- Hospitalists

    200 Corporate Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Rashid Mahboob has long known exactly what he wanted to do – practice endocrinology. “I have many family members with diabetes, so I was interested in endocrinology right from the beginning,” he recalled. “Later, as a hospitalist, 70 percent of my patients were diabetic. I found there is a lot of need and a shortage of endocrinologists.” Besides helping patients manage diabetes, Dr. Mahboob discovered he enjoyed treating patients with other health issues, such as thyroid diseases, cancer, osteoporosis, bone diseases and pituitary disorders. But no matter the diagnosis, to Dr. Mahboob, the most important aspect of treating patients is the same. “I need to understand patients and realize each one is different,” he said. “As a doctor, I have to be patient and build a good relationship and level of trust. “When the patient trusts you, they will listen and respond better,” he explained. “Diabetes is a patient-controlled disease, so you have to talk to the patient and the family and have good communication with them.” Dr. Mahboob knows how important family is to his patients, as his own family is a No. 1 priority in his life. He, his wife and their three children love taking long drives in the mountains, camping, hiking and just spending time together. When they settled here in 2006, he was glad to know his expertise could help fill a need for patients in the area. And, he liked the area right away because it reminded him of the mountains of Pakistan, where he grew up. “We love the natural beauty,” he said. “It is home now.”. Dr. Mahboob is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mahboob is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Liver Failure
    Emergency Medicine
    Experienced in Liver Failure
    Emergency Medicine

    Scp Health

    200 Corporate Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cameron Loquist is an Emergency Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Loquist is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Liver Failure, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection. Dr. Loquist is board certified in American Board Of Emergency Medicine.

    Experienced in Liver Failure
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Liver Failure
    Hospital Medicine

    SCP Health- Hospitalists

    200 Corporate Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Stiltner is a Hospital Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Stiltner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Stiltner is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Internal Medicine.

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    Experienced in Liver Failure
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Liver Failure
    Internal Medicine

    SCP Health- Hospitalists

    200 Corporate Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shweta Kharalkar is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Kharalkar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. Her clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Liver Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Hip Replacement, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Kharalkar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Liver Failure
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Liver Failure
    Hospital Medicine

    SCP Health- Hospitalists

    200 Corporate Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Bishop is a Hospital Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Bishop is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bishop is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Physicians.

    Experienced in Liver Failure
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Liver Failure
    Internal Medicine

    SCP Health- Hospitalists

    200 Corporate Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pushkas Gopalan is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Gopalan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Saddle Pulmonary Embolism, Liver Failure, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Gopalan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Liver Failure
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Liver Failure
    Family Medicine

    SCP Health- Hospitalists

    200 Corporate Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anna Dunn is a Family Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Dunn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. Her clinical expertise encompasses Saddle Pulmonary Embolism, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Dr. Dunn is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Physicians.

    Experienced in Liver Failure
    Emergency Medicine
    Experienced in Liver Failure
    Emergency Medicine

    Scp Health

    200 Corporate Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Khalid Khan is an Emergency Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Liver Failure, Gallbladder Disease, Islet Cell Transplantation, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Khan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Liver Failure
    Experienced in Liver Failure

    Wkmc Cardiovascular Consultants

    2727 Hearne Ave, Suite 301, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Basel Kasabali is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Kasabali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. He is also highly rated in 59 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Kasabali is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Liver Failure
    Emergency Medicine
    Experienced in Liver Failure
    Emergency Medicine

    Scp Health

    200 Corporate Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Charlie Fang is an Emergency Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Fang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure and Opioid Induced Constipation. Dr. Fang is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Liver Failure
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Liver Failure
    Internal Medicine

    SCP Health- Hospitalists

    200 Corporate Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raza Hussain is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Hussain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiac Tamponade, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, and Sepsis. Dr. Hussain is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Liver Failure
    Hepatology
    Distinguished in Liver Failure
    Hepatology

    Office

    2751 Albert L Bicknell Dr Ste 4A, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Veron Browne is a Hepatologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Browne is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Liver Failure
    Advanced in Liver Failure

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    George Therapondos is a Hepatologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Therapondos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Therapondos is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Liver Failure
    Transplant Surgery
    Advanced in Liver Failure
    Transplant Surgery

    Ochsner Clinic LLC

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

    John Seal is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Seal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Enlarged Liver, Liver Transplant, and Pancreas Transplant. Dr. Seal is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. Dr. Seal is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Liver Failure
    Advanced in Liver Failure

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Shobha Joshi is a Hepatologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Joshi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Visceromegaly, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Joshi is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Gastroenterology. Dr. Joshi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Liver Failure
    Advanced in Liver Failure

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Dr. Natalie Bzowej received her doctor of medicine degree from the University of Toronto Medical School in Canada in 1992. She completed her residency in internal medicine at Toronto's Wellesley Hospital in 1994 and Toronto Hospital in 1995. Dr. Bzowej is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Liver Transplant, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Bzowej is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Bzowej is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Liver Failure
    Transplant Surgery
    Advanced in Liver Failure
    Transplant Surgery

    Ochsner Clinic LLC

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

    Humberto Bohorquez is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Bohorquez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Liver Failure, Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Bohorquez is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Transplant Surgery. Dr. Bohorquez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Liver Failure
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Liver Failure
    Family Medicine

    Unavail

    1525 Oak Park Blvd, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Harrell is a Family Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Harrell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. His clinical expertise encompasses Bursitis, Concussion, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Liver Failure
    Neurology
    Experienced in Liver Failure
    Neurology

    Trinity Clinic

    1449 E. Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Suite 101, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peimin Zhu is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Zhu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Liver Failure
    Hospital Medicine
    Advanced in Liver Failure
    Hospital Medicine

    CS Partners - Hospitalist

    200 Corporate Boulevard, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nithin Nayini is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Nayini is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Sickle Cell Disease, Hepatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Nayini is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see a Liver Failure doctor near Lake Charles, 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 Liver Failure doctor near Lake Charles, 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 Liver Failure doctors near Lake Charles, 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 Liver Failure doctors near Lake Charles, 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 Liver Failure doctor near Lake Charles, 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 Liver Failure doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Liver Failure 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 Liver Failure doctor near Lake Charles, 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 Liver Failure 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 Liver Failure 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 Liver Failure doctors near Lake Charles, LA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Liver Failure 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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