The 20 Best Lupus Nephritis Doctors Near Me in Louisiana, US

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The 20 Best Lupus Nephritis Doctors in Louisiana, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 130 doctor with experience in Lupus Nephritis near Louisiana, US. Of these, 116 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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130 providers found
    Distinguished in Lupus Nephritis
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Lupus Nephritis
    Rheumatology

    Lsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport Faculty Group Practice

    1541 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Samina Hayat is a Rheumatologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Hayat is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. Her top areas of expertise are Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, Sarcoidosis, and Splenectomy. Dr. Hayat is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Lupus Nephritis
    Distinguished in Lupus Nephritis

    Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Faculty G

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Lindsey is a Rheumatologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Lindsey is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Lupus Nephritis, Scleroderma, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Dr. Lindsey is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Lupus Nephritis
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Lupus Nephritis
    Rheumatology

    Lafayette Arthritis And Endocrine Clinic Apmc

    4212 W Congress St Ste 2300A, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Lipstate is a Rheumatologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Lipstate is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis, and Rheumatoid Lung Disease.

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    Distinguished in Lupus Nephritis
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Lupus Nephritis
    Internal Medicine

    Ochsner Center For Primary Care & Wellness In New Orleans

    1401 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Epstein earned her medical degree at Tulane and completed her internship and residency at Ochsner. She is board certified in internal medicine and has been on staff at Ochsner since 1988. Dr. Epstein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. Her top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Premature Ovarian Failure, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Advanced in Lupus Nephritis
    Advanced in Lupus Nephritis

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Robert Quinet is a Rheumatologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Quinet is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Scleroma. Dr. Quinet is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lupus Nephritis
    Advanced in Lupus Nephritis

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Saravanan Thiagarajan is a Rheumatologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Thiagarajan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Neuroretinitis. Dr. Thiagarajan is currently accepting new patients.

    Jones Samuel
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Nephrology
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Nephrology

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jones Samuel is a Nephrologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Samuel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

    James E. Yegge
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Yegge is a Nephrologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Yegge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. His top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Chronic Kidney Disease.

    James Sim
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Nephrology
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Nephrology

    Ochsner Health Center - O'Neal

    16777 Medical Center Dr, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Sim is a Nephrologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Sim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. His top areas of expertise are Renovascular Hypertension, Nephrosclerosis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Chronic Kidney Disease.

    Raynold J. Corona
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raynold Corona is a Nephrologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Corona is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. His top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

    Kenneth Smith
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Smith is a Nephrologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. His top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

    Robert Landry
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Landry is a Nephrologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Landry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. His top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

    Christopher Luscy
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Luscy is a Nephrologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Luscy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

    Michael Roppolo
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Roppolo is a Nephrologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Roppolo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. His top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Rheumatology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Dr. Zaken graduated with honors from the University of Kentucky and earned his medical degree from the University of Louisville. He completed his internship, residency and rheumatology fellowship at the University of South Florida in Tampa. A fellow of the American College of Rheumatology, Dr. Zakem is board certified in internal medicine and rheumatology and has been on staff at Ochsner since the end of 2000. Dr. Zakem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Relapsing Polychondritis.

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Rheumatology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Dennis Ang is a Rheumatologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Ang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Orbital Pseudotumor, Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Ang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Rheumatology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Tamika Webb is a Rheumatologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Webb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Melorheostosis. Dr. Webb is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    William Davis is a Rheumatologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Microscopic Polyangiitis, Dermatomyositis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Davis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis

    Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center

    1978 Industrial Blvd, 
    Houma, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shaminder Gupta is a Nephrologist in Houma, Louisiana. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Diabetic Nephropathy, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Rheumatology

    Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics

    2390 W Congress St, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Supraja Yeturi is a Rheumatologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Yeturi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, and Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. Dr. Yeturi is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Lupus Nephritis?

    Lupus nephritis, which is a kidney disorder, is a complication of systemic lupus erythematosus.

    When should I see a Lupus Nephritis 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 Lupus Nephritis 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 Lupus Nephritis 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 Lupus Nephritis 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 Lupus Nephritis 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 Lupus Nephritis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Lupus Nephritis 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 Lupus Nephritis 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 Lupus Nephritis 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 Lupus Nephritis 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 Lupus Nephritis doctors in Louisiana, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Lupus Nephritis 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 Lupus Nephritis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Lupus Nephritis 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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