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

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The 20 Best Lung Cancer Doctors near New Orleans, LA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 100 doctor with experience in Lung Cancer near New Orleans, LA. Of these, 77 are Experienced, 17 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Marc Matrana is an Oncologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Matrana is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Lung Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Matrana is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Suma Satti is an Oncologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Satti is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). Dr. Satti is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Thoracic Surgery

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Brian Pettiford is a Thoracic Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Pettiford is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Thymectomy, and Vagotomy. Dr. Pettiford is currently accepting new patients.

    Are you looking for a specific type of Lung Cancer?

    Common conditions include: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)

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    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer

    University Medical Center

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

    Brian Boulmay is a Hematologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Boulmay is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Hematology Oncology
    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Hematology Oncology

    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

    Scott Sonnier is a Hematologist Oncology provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Sonnier is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Sonnier is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Hematology Oncology
    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Hematology Oncology

    The Gayle And Tom Benson Cancer Center

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

    Lingling Du is a Hematologist Oncology provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Du is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET). Dr. Du is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Advanced in Lung Cancer

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Daniel Johnson is an Oncologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Clear Cell Sarcoma, Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, and Melanoma. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Hematology Oncology
    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Hematology Oncology

    The Gayle And Tom Benson Cancer Center

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

    Ashley Staton is a Hematologist Oncology provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Staton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL), Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Staton is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Advanced in Lung Cancer

    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 Lung Cancer. 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 Lung Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Clayton Smith is a Radiation Oncologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Oligodendroglioma, and Astrocytoma. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Experienced in Lung Cancer

    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 Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Carbuncle.

    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Endocrinology

    Office

    150 S Liberty St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bridgette Collins is an Endocrinologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Collins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    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 Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Interstitial Lung Disease, Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Interventional Radiology

    University Medical Center

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

    Hector Ferral is an Interventional Radiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Ferral is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleural Effusion, Breast Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Vertebroplasty.

    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Intensive Care Medicine

    New Orleans VA Medical Center

    2400 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Houston is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Houston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Bronchiectasis, and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Experienced in Lung Cancer

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Melanie Sheen is an Oncologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Sheen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Triple-Negative Breast Cancer. Dr. Sheen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Experienced in Lung Cancer

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Zoe Larned is an Oncologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Larned is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Bone Tumor, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Penile Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Larned is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Hematology Oncology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Chris Theodossiou is a Hematologist Oncology provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Theodossiou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy. Dr. Theodossiou is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Experienced in Lung Cancer

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Ralph Millett, MD, is a hematologist and medical oncologist at Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center who treats patients in Baton Rouge and New Orleans. His research and clinical focus is thoracic medical oncology. Dr. Millett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma and Lung Cancer.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Lung Cancer?

    Lung cancer is cancer that starts in the lungs.

    The lungs are located in the chest. When you breathe, air goes through your nose, down your windpipe (trachea), and into the lungs, where it flows through tubes called bronchi. Most lung cancer begins in the cells that line these tubes.

    There are two main types of lung cancer:

    • Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the most common type of lung cancer.
    • Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) makes up about 20% of all lung cancer cases.

    If the cancer started somewhere else in the body and spreads to the lungs, it is called metastatic cancer to the lung.

    When should I see a Lung Cancer 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 a Lung Cancer 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 Lung Cancer 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 Lung Cancer 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 a Lung Cancer 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 Lung Cancer doctor search results page. 

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

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Lung Cancer 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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