The 20 Best Necrotizing Fasciitis Doctors Near Me in Louisiana, US

Find the Top Necrotizing Fasciitis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 181 doctor with experience in Necrotizing Fasciitis near Louisiana, US. Of these, 165 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 7 are Distinguished.

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181 providers found
    Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    WK Surgical Consultants

    8001 Youree Dr Ste 840, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Mainous is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Mainous is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallstones, Gallbladder Disease, Choledocholithiasis, Gastrostomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Mainous is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Willis Knighton Bossier Surgical Associates

    2400 Hospital Dr Ste 250, 
    Bossier City, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Banda is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Banda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Banda is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Opelousas General Health System

    539 E Prudhomme St, 
    Opelousas, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kerry Thibodeaux is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Opelousas, Louisiana. Dr. Thibodeaux is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Fasciitis, Varicose Veins, Necrosis, Myringotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Thibodeaux is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    Family Medicine

    Calvin White M.D.

    1119 Prudhomme Cir, 
    Opelousas, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Calvin White is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Opelousas, Louisiana. Dr. White is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Fasciitis, Peptic Ulcer, Venous Insufficiency, and Necrosis. Dr. White is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    Internal Medicine

    SCP Health- Hospitalists

    200 Corporate Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rashid Mahboob is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Mahboob is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mahboob is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mahboob is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    Internal Medicine

    SCP Health- Hospitalists

    200 Corporate Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raza Hussain is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Hussain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiac Tamponade, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Sepsis. Dr. Hussain is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    Internal Medicine

    SCP Health- Hospitalists

    200 Corporate Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Azad Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Pneumonia. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    Family Medicine

    Acadian Medical Center

    3501 Highway 190, 
    Eunice, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ty Hargroder is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Eunice, Louisiana. Dr. Hargroder is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Fasciitis, Lung Metastases, Lymphangitis, Myringotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Hargroder is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    3600 Prytania St, Suite 71, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Fikre Wang is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Wang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gangrene, Cellulitis, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Wang is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    Family Medicine

    Acadia St Landry RHC

    814 S Broadway St, 
    Church Point, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Felton is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Church Point, Louisiana. Dr. Felton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Fasciitis, Progeria, Werner Syndrome, Myringotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Felton is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    Family Medicine

    Harmon Medical Clinic

    828 Creswell Ln, 
    Opelousas, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Luris Sanchez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Opelousas, Louisiana. Dr. Sanchez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Fasciitis, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Varicose Veins, and Cellulitis. Dr. Sanchez is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    Family Medicine

    Opelousas General Health System

    539 E Prudhomme St, 
    Opelousas, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Burnell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Opelousas, Louisiana. Dr. Burnell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Fasciitis, Cellulitis, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Burnell is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Karthik Reddy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. He is also highly rated in 90 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Reddy is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    8585 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vasudev Tati is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Tati is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. He is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Necrosis, Cellulitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Tati is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    8585 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Chenna Nalabolu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Nalabolu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. He is also highly rated in 60 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Cellulitis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Nalabolu is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    Advanced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    Referral may be required

    Riverpark After Hours Clinic LLC

    107 Front St, 
    Vidalia, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Geoffrey Flattmann is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Vidalia, Louisiana. Dr. Flattmann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy.

    Advanced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Amedisys Home Health Inc. Of Alabama

    5959 S Sherwood Forest Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Danielle Cobb is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Cobb is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Cobb is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    Family Medicine

    Office

    1154 Logan Sewell Dr, 
    Vidalia, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Johnny Ingram is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Vidalia, Louisiana. Dr. Ingram is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acquired Tracheomalacia, Tracheobronchomalacia, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ingram is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    8585 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Swapna Varakantam is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Varakantam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Low Blood Pressure, Acute Kidney Failure, Hip Replacement, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Varakantam is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    Family Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shravani Surakanti is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Surakanti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. She is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Surakanti is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    What is the definition of Necrotizing Fasciitis?

    Necrotizing fasciitis is a serious infection of the skin, the tissue just beneath the skin (subcutaneous tissue), and the tissue that covers internal organs (fascia). Necrotizing fasciitis can be caused by several different types of bacteria, and the infection can arise suddenly and spread quickly. Early signs include flu-like symptoms and redness and pain around the infection site.

    When should I see a Necrotizing Fasciitis 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 Necrotizing Fasciitis 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 Necrotizing Fasciitis 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 Necrotizing Fasciitis 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 Necrotizing Fasciitis 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 Necrotizing Fasciitis doctor search results page. 

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

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Necrotizing Fasciitis 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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