The 20 Best Lymphedema Doctors Near Me in Louisiana, US

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The 20 Best Lymphedema Doctors in Louisiana, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 241 doctor with experience in Lymphedema near Louisiana, US. Of these, 227 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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241 providers found
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    7843 Youree Dr, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Julie Cupp is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Cupp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, and Galactocoele. Dr. Cupp is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Lymphedema
    Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine
    Distinguished in Lymphedema
    Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine

    WK Hyperbaric & Wound Care Center - Shreveport

    2530 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Ste 138, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Kitchings is a primary care provider, practicing in Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Kitchings is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Meige Disease, Cellulitis, and Lymphangiectasis. Dr. Kitchings is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery
    Advanced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery

    Ochsner Health Center - West Bank

    120 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Gretna, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Charles Leithead is a native of Lake Charles, Louisiana and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences with a minor in French at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. He received his Doctor of Medicine from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. He completed an Integrated Vascular Surgery Residency at The University of Alabama at Birmingham.Dr. Leithead treats a wide variety of vascular conditions including aneurysms, carotid artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, DVT (blood clots), spider veins and varicose veins with both open surgery and minimally invasive procedures. He is the Medical Director of The Ochsner Vein Clinic. He has both a clinical and research interest in limb salvage. Dr. Leithead was awarded his Physician in Vascular Interpretation certification by the Alliance for Certification and Advancement.During his residency, he received the William D. Jordan, Jr. Award of Excellence and Integrity. Dr. Leithead was awarded the Ochsner Medical School Teaching Excellence Award for the Department of Surgery. Dr. Leithead was also a nominee for Teacher of the Year. He was one of four finalists for the Ochsner Health System Physician of the Year.Dr. Leithead loves being a vascular surgeon because he has a passion for vascular surgery and treating patients from head to toe. He enjoys individualizing each patient's care, assuring they receive the best treatment for their particular need, with or without a surgical intervention. It brings joy to Dr. Leithead to improve his patients' quality of life and to always be there for his patients. Dr. Leithead treats his patients like family. Dr. Leithead is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Venous Insufficiency, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, and Meige Disease.

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    Advanced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery
    Advanced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery

    Ochsner Health Center - O'Neal

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

    Michael Conners is a Vascular Surgeon in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Conners is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Idiopathic Edema, Superficial Thrombophlebitis, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Advanced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery
    Advanced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery

    Ochsner Health Center - O'Neal

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

    Paul Michael Davis, MD, specializes in vascular surgery at Ochsner Health. Dr. Davis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Idiopathic Edema, Arterial Insufficiency, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Advanced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery
    Advanced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

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

    Matthew Abate is a Vascular Surgeon in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Abate is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Arterial Insufficiency, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Abate is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery
    Advanced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery

    Ochsner Health Center - O'Neal

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

    Gulrez Mahmood is a Vascular Surgeon in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Mahmood is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Idiopathic Edema, Arterial Insufficiency, and Nerve Decompression. Dr. Mahmood is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery
    Advanced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery

    Lafayette General Medical Center Inc

    1214 Coolidge Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Lagraize is a Vascular Surgeon in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Lagraize is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Lagraize is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Godfrey Parkerson is a Vascular Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Parkerson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Venous Insufficiency, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Arterial Insufficiency, and Varicose Veins. Dr. Parkerson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery

    Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics

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

    John Luke is a Vascular Surgeon in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Luke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Arterial Insufficiency, Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS), and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Luke is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Dean Yamaguchi is a Vascular Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Yamaguchi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Yamaguchi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine

    Willis Knighton Tri-State Medical Clinic

    2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 410, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Jones is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Hepatectomy. Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery

    Ochsner St. Anne Hospital

    4608 Highway 1, 
    Raceland, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Hebert is a General Surgeon in Raceland, Louisiana. Dr. Hebert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Cellulitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Family Medicine

    Synergy Healthcare

    5400 E Texas St, 
    Bossier City, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Martha Wafer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Wafer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine

    Willis Knighton Tri-State Medical Clinic

    2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 410, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anthony Stuart is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Stuart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Stuart is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery

    Shreveport Endoscopy Center A M C

    3217 Mabel St, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joann Warrick is a General Surgeon in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Warrick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. Her top areas of expertise are Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Hemorrhoids, Peptic Ulcer, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine

    Willis Knighton Tri-State Medical Clinic

    2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 410, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Timothy Nicholls is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Nicholls is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Nicholls is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine

    WK Bossier Internal Medicine Diagnostic And Treatment Clinic

    2400 Hospital Dr Ste 420, 
    Bossier City, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Attila Balogh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Balogh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Balogh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Family Medicine

    The Family Doctors

    8383 Millicent Way, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lauren Landry is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Landry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. Her top areas of expertise are Premature Ovarian Failure, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine

    WK Bossier Internal Medicine Diagnostic And Treatment Clinic

    2400 Hospital Dr Ste 420, 
    Bossier City, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jonathan Gray is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Gray is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, Sciatica, and Shingles. Dr. Gray is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Lymphedema?

    Lymphatic obstruction is a blockage of the lymph vessels that drain fluid from tissues throughout the body and allow immune cells to travel where they are needed. Lymphatic obstruction may cause lymphedema, which means swelling due to a blockage of the lymph passages.

    When should I see a Lymphedema 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 Lymphedema 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 Lymphedema 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 Lymphedema 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 Lymphedema 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 Lymphedema doctor search results page. 

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

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Lymphedema 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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