The 20 Best Myositis Doctors Near Me in kenner, LA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Myositis near kenner, LA. Of these, 16 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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19 providers found
    Distinguished in Myositis
    Distinguished in Myositis
    Referral may be required

    University Medical Center New Orleans

    1542 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Recognized by The Myositis Association
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lesley Saketkoo is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Saketkoo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sarcoidosis, Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Myositis. Dr. Saketkoo is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Myositis
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Myositis
    Family Medicine

    East Jefferson Family Practice

    3848 Veterans Memorial Blvd Ste 101, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dung Tran is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Tran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Vitamin D Deficiency, Enlarged Liver, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Tran is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Myositis
    Pain Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Louisiana Pain Specialists LLC

    231 W Esplanade Ave Ste B, 
    Kenner, LA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Crosby is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Kenner, Louisiana. Dr. Crosby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Phantom Limb Pain, and Chronic Pain. Dr. Crosby is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Myositis
    Experienced in Myositis
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Health Center - Kenner

    200 W Esplanade Ave, 
    Kenner, LA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Ileannette Robledo is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Kenner, Louisiana. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Robledo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), and Ankylosing Spondylitis. Dr. Robledo is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Myositis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Joseph J Biundo JR MD Apmc

    4315 Houma Blvd Ste 303, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Louis Perdue is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Perdue is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Felty Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Gout, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Perdue is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Experienced in Myositis
    Referral required

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Tamika Webb-Detiege is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Webb-Detiege is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Melorheostosis. Dr. Webb-Detiege is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Webb-Detiege is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Experienced in Myositis
    Referral required

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Robert Quinet is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Quinet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Scleroma. Dr. Quinet is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Quinet is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Myositis
    Rheumatology
    Referral required

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Jerald Zakem is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Zakem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Relapsing Polychondritis. Dr. Zakem is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Zakem is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Experienced in Myositis
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

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

    Douglas Reeves is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Reeves is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Temple Syndrome, Pallister-Killian Mosaic Syndrome, and Sjogren Syndrome. Dr. Reeves is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Experienced in Myositis
    Referral may be required

    Children's Hospital New Orleans

    200 Henry Clay Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Lindsey is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Lindsey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Lupus Nephritis, Scleroderma, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Dr. Lindsey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Myositis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    University Hospital Home Care

    2021 Perdido St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nirupa Patel is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome, Antisynthetase Syndrome, Lupus Nephritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Experienced in Myositis
    Referral may be required

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans,, LA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Derbes is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in New Orleans,, Louisiana. Dr. Derbes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sarcoidosis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Neurosarcoidosis. Dr. Derbes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Experienced in Myositis
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

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

    Christopher Edwards is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Edwards is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. Dr. Edwards is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Myositis
    Internal Medicine

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients

    Swetha Kanduri is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Kanduri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hepatorenal Syndrome, Milk-Alkali Syndrome, Hypercalcemia, Interstitial Nephritis, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Kanduri is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Experienced in Myositis
    Referral may be required

    Tulane Doctors - Sports Medicine Plus - Lakeview

    7030 Canal Blvd, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jacques Courseault is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Courseault is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypermobile Joints, Myositis, Macrophagic Myofasciitis, Gastrostomy, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Courseault is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Experienced in Myositis
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Health Center - Baptist Napoleon Medical Plaza

    2820 Napoleon Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Azerbaijani, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Yashar Eshraghi is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Eshraghi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Herniated Disk, Acute Pain, Knee Replacement, and Laminectomy. Dr. Eshraghi is board certified in American Board Of Anesthesiology - Anesthesiology. Dr. Eshraghi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Myositis
    Pain Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Health Center - Baptist Napoleon Medical Plaza

    2820 Napoleon Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Whitney Braddy is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Braddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Facet Joint Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, and Chronic Pain. Dr. Braddy is board certified in American Board Of Anesthesiology - Anesthesiology. Dr. Braddy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myositis
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Myositis
    Pain Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Health Center - Baptist Napoleon Medical Plaza

    2820 Napoleon Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Maged Guirguis is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Guirguis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Acute Pain, Invertebral Disc Disease, Neuralgia, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Guirguis is board certified in American Board Of Anesthesiology - Anesthesiology. Dr. Guirguis is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Myositis
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Myositis
    Family Medicine

    Pramela R Ganji MD Apmc

    1111 Medical Center Blvd Ste S555, 
    Marrero, LA 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Russo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Russo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Acute Kidney Failure, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Russo is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Myositis?

    Myositis is an inflammation or swelling of the muscles. It is most often caused by injury, infection, medicines, or an autoimmune disorder.

    Dermatomyositis and polymyositis are related topics.

    When should I see a Myositis doctor near kenner, 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 Myositis doctor near kenner, 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 Myositis doctors near kenner, 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 Myositis doctors near kenner, 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 Myositis doctor near kenner, 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 Myositis doctor search results page. 

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

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

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