The 20 Best Melorheostosis Doctors Near Me in Lafayette, LA

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The 20 Best Melorheostosis Doctors near Lafayette, LA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 80 doctor with experience in Melorheostosis near Lafayette, LA. Of these, 69 are Experienced and 11 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Melorheostosis
    Advanced in Melorheostosis

    Ochsner Lafayette General - Burdin Riehl

    1211 Coolidge St., 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Megan Daigle is a Radiologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Daigle has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Breast Lump.

    Advanced in Melorheostosis
    Advanced in Melorheostosis

    Ochsner Lafayette General - Burdin Riehl

    1211 Coolidge St., 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jamie Joseph is a Radiologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Joseph is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Osteopenia.

    Advanced in Melorheostosis
    Advanced in Melorheostosis

    Breast Center Of Acadiana A Professional Medical Corp.

    935 Camellia Blvd Ste 100, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Mathews is a Radiologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Mathews is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. His top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Breast Lump.

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    Advanced in Melorheostosis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Melorheostosis
    Internal Medicine

    Lafayette Internal Medicine Clinic, LLC

    206 Energy Parkway, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Riggs is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Riggs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Melorheostosis
    Experienced in Melorheostosis

    St Marys Imaging Center II

    411 Saint Landry St, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeremy Laborde is a Radiologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Laborde is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. His top areas of expertise are Splenomegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Lung Nodules, and Visceromegaly.

    Experienced in Melorheostosis
    Experienced in Melorheostosis

    Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

    1214 Coolidge Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Horton is a Radiologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Horton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Lung Nodules, Visceromegaly, and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Melorheostosis
    Experienced in Melorheostosis

    Ochsner Lafayette General - Burdin Riehl

    1211 Coolidge St., 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kirk Langheinz is a Radiologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Langheinz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. His top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Osteopenia.

    Experienced in Melorheostosis
    Cardiology | Nuclear Medicine
    Experienced in Melorheostosis
    Cardiology | Nuclear Medicine

    Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics

    2390 W Congress St, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jay Jaikishen is a Cardiologist and a Nuclear Medicine provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Jaikishen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Coronary Heart Disease, Endoscopy, and Myringotomy.

    Experienced in Melorheostosis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Melorheostosis
    Rheumatology

    Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics

    2390 W Congress St, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    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 Melorheostosis. 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.

    Experienced in Melorheostosis
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Melorheostosis
    Endocrinology

    Lafayette Arthritis And Endocrine Clinic Apmc

    4212 W Congress St Ste 2300A, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Justin Fontenot is an Endocrinologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Fontenot is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. His top areas of expertise are Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Pituitary Tumor.

    Experienced in Melorheostosis
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Melorheostosis
    Endocrinology

    Lafayette Arthritis And Endocrine Clinic Apmc

    4212 W Congress St Ste 2300A, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bennett Baquet is an Endocrinologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Baquet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. His top areas of expertise are Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Toxic Nodular Goiter.

    Experienced in Melorheostosis
    Experienced in Melorheostosis

    Acadiana Imaging Services LLC

    1025 Kaliste Saloom Rd Ste 101, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Grant is a Radiologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Grant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. His top areas of expertise are Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

    Experienced in Melorheostosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Melorheostosis
    Internal Medicine

    Lafayette Internal Medicine Clinic, LLC

    206 Energy Parkway, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley Dowden is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Dowden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

    Experienced in Melorheostosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Melorheostosis
    Internal Medicine

    Lafayette Internal Medicine Clinic, LLC

    206 Energy Parkway, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katie Dennis is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Dennis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Hypothyroidism.

    Experienced in Melorheostosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Melorheostosis
    Internal Medicine

    Lafayette Internal Medicine Clinic, LLC

    206 Energy Parkway, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Petry is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Petry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, High Cholesterol, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Melorheostosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Melorheostosis
    Internal Medicine

    Lafayette Internal Medicine Clinic, LLC

    206 Energy Parkway, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aaron Ackley is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Ackley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Osteomyelitis in Children, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Melorheostosis
    Internal Medicine | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Melorheostosis
    Internal Medicine | Pediatrics

    Lafayette Internal Medicine Clinic, LLC

    206 Energy Parkway, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Melanie Mier is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Mier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypothyroidism.

    Experienced in Melorheostosis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Melorheostosis
    Family Medicine

    Hamilton Medical Group

    200 A Energy Pkwy., 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Francine Manuel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Manuel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Premature Ovarian Failure, Infertility, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Advanced in Melorheostosis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Melorheostosis
    Internal Medicine

    Ochsner Lafayette General Internal Medicine

    457 Heymann Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Mccarron is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Mccarron is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Hypothyroidism, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Melorheostosis
    Advanced in Melorheostosis

    Lafayette Arthritis And Endocrine Clinic Apmc

    4212 W Congress St, Suite 2300a, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jennifer Malin is a Rheumatologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Malin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Psoriasis. Dr. Malin is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Melorheostosis?

    Melorheostosis is a rare bone disease. It causes the abnormal growth of new bone tissue on the surface of existing bones. The new bone has a characteristic appearance on x-rays, often described as "flowing" or like dripping candle wax. The excess bone growth typically occurs on the bones in one arm or leg, although it can also affect the pelvis, breastbone (sternum), ribs, or other bones. (The term "melorheostosis" is derived from the Greek words "melos," which means limb; "rheos," which means flow; and "ostosis," which refers to bone formation.) The abnormal bone growth associated with melorheostosis is noncancerous (benign), and it does not spread from one bone to another.

    When should I see a Melorheostosis doctor near Lafayette, 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 Melorheostosis doctor near Lafayette, 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 Melorheostosis doctors near Lafayette, 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 Melorheostosis doctors near Lafayette, 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 Melorheostosis doctor near Lafayette, 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 Melorheostosis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Melorheostosis 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 Melorheostosis doctor near Lafayette, 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 Melorheostosis 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 Melorheostosis 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 Melorheostosis doctors near Lafayette, LA?

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

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