The 20 Best Necrotizing Fasciitis Doctors Near Me in New Orleans, LA

Find the Top Necrotizing Fasciitis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 146 doctor with experience in Necrotizing Fasciitis near New Orleans, LA. Of these, 133 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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146 providers found
    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, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, and Sepsis. Dr. Hussain is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    General Surgery

    I D Medical Associates LLC

    1233 Wayne Gilmore Cir Ste 250B, 
    Opelousas, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    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.

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

    Calvin White M.D.

    1119 Prudhomme Cir, 
    Opelousas, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    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.

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    Distinguished in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    General Surgery
    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

    Michael Felton is a Family Medicine provider practicing 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 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Fasciitis, Processing Deficient Progeroid Laminopathies (PDPL), Cellulitis, Myringotomy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Jennifer Tate Brasseaux OD LLC

    138 Lazaro Blvd Ste A, 
    Opelousas, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    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.

    Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    General Surgery

    WK North Laparoscopic Surgical Associates - North

    2751 Albert L Bicknell Dr Ste 3D, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Smith is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gangrene, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Small Bowel Resection, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    Surgical Oncology

    Minimally Invasive Surgery Institute

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 612, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Lyons is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Lyons is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    University Medical Center

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

    Patrick Greiffenstein is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Greiffenstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Compartment Syndrome, Traumatic Brain Injury, Embolectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    Infectious Disease

    Ochsner Health Center - Gause

    1051 Gause Blvd, 
    Slidell, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Patrick Njoku is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Slidell, Louisiana. Dr. Njoku is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Cellulitis, and Myelitis. Dr. Njoku is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease. Dr. Njoku is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    General Surgery

    WK Surgical Consultants

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

    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.

    Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    General Surgery

    University Medical Center

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

    Alan Marr is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Marr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Liver Embolization, and Embolectomy.

    Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    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 Necrotizing Fasciitis. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Nicholls is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Our Lady Of The Lake Rheumatology

    7777 Hennessy Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Martinez is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Traumatic Brain Injury, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Subdural Hematoma.

    Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    General Surgery

    Ochsner Health Center - Kenner

    200 W Esplanade Ave, 
    Kenner, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Elliot J. Scott, MD, practices general surgery and endocrine surgery at Ochsner Health. Dr. Scott earned his medical doctorate from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans in 2015. He is board-certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery. He completed a fellowship in endocrine surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai in New York. Dr. Scott actively participates in the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons to stay updated on medical advancements. Dr. Scott is dedicated to addressing the medical needs of his patients. Dr. Scott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. Dr. Scott is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Adult Complex Thyroid And Parathyroid Surgery and American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. Dr. Scott is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    General Surgery

    Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport-Monroe Medical Center

    4864 Jackson St, 
    Monroe, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Russell Lolley is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Lolley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Cellulitis.

    Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    University Medical Center

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

    Lance Stuke is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Stuke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Embolectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center

    5000 Hennessy Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tomas Jacome is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Jacome is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
    Family Medicine

    St Landry Homecare

    426 Heather Dr, 
    Opelousas, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Harmon is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Opelousas, Louisiana. Dr. Harmon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Osteomyelitis, Necrotizing Fasciitis, and Gastrostomy.

    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

    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.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 near New Orleans, 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 Necrotizing Fasciitis doctor near New Orleans, 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 Necrotizing Fasciitis doctors near New Orleans, 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 Necrotizing Fasciitis doctors near New Orleans, 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 Necrotizing Fasciitis doctor near New Orleans, 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 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 near New Orleans, 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 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 near New Orleans, LA?

    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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