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    MediFind found 69 doctor with experience in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) near Louisiana, US. Of these, 27 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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      Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
      Neurosurgery

      Ochsner Lafayette General Neurosurgery

      155 Hospital Dr, Ste 301, 
      Lafayette, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Alan Appley is a Neurosurgery provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Appley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). His top areas of expertise are Radiation Induced Meningioma, Meningioma, Cervical Spondylosis, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Laminectomy. Dr. Appley is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
      Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

      Ochsner Health Center - Covington

      1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
      Covington, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      David Houghton is a Neurologist in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Houghton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Essential Tremor, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Houghton is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
      Neurosurgery

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

      Cuong Bui is a Neurosurgery provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Bui is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Posterior Fossa Decompression. Dr. Bui is currently accepting new patients.

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      Neurosurgery
      Neurosurgery

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

      Marcus Ware is a Neurosurgery provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Ware is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Ependymoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Ware is currently accepting new patients.

      Pediatric Hematology Oncology
      Pediatric Hematology Oncology

      Ochsner Children’s Health Center - New Orleans

      1315 Jefferson Highway, 
      New Orleans, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Craig Lotterman is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Lotterman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). His top areas of expertise are Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Rhabdoid Tumor, Hepatoblastoma, Reticulohistiocytoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Lotterman is currently accepting new patients.

      Pediatric Neurology
      Pediatric Neurology

      Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

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

      Lalania Schexnayder is a Pediatric Neurologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Schexnayder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. Dr. Schexnayder is currently accepting new patients.

      Ochsner Specialty Health Center - Raceland

      141 Twin Oaks Drive, 
      Raceland, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jamie Huddleston is a Neurologist in Raceland, Louisiana. Dr. Huddleston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Her top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Headache, Migraine, and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). Dr. Huddleston is currently accepting new patients.

      Neurosurgery
      Neurosurgery

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1516 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Aaron Dumont is a Neurosurgery provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Dumont is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stent Placement, and Thrombectomy.

      Pediatric Cardiology
      Pediatric Cardiology

      Children's Hospital New Orleans

      200 Henry Clay Ave, 
      New Orleans, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Christian Lilje is a Pediatric Cardiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Lilje is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). His top areas of expertise are Ventricular Septal Defects, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Noonan Syndrome, and Embolectomy.

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

      Andrew Steven is a Radiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Headache, and Hydrocephalus.

      Pediatric Hematology Oncology
      Pediatric Hematology Oncology

      Ochsner Children’s Health Center - New Orleans

      1315 Jefferson Highway, 
      New Orleans, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Robert Vasquez is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. His top areas of expertise are May Thurner Syndrome, Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), and Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Dr. Vasquez is currently accepting new patients.

      Pediatric Cardiology
      Pediatric Cardiology

      Children's Hospital New Orleans

      200 Henry Clay Ave, 
      New Orleans, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Thomas Kimball is a Pediatric Cardiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Hypertension, Obesity in Children, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Adenoidectomy.

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

      Ernest Rudman is a Radiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. His top areas of expertise are Cholesterol Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pleural Effusion, and Pleurisy.

      Pediatric Hematology Oncology
      Pediatric Hematology Oncology

      Ochsner Children’s Health Center - New Orleans

      1315 Jefferson Highway, 
      New Orleans, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Corey Falcon is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Infantile Neutropenia, Sickle Cell Disease, and Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). Dr. Falcon is currently accepting new patients.

      General Surgery
      General Surgery

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. Priya Sahu received his undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College and his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center. He completed a Transitional Internship at Methodist Hospital in Memphis, TN and Ophthalmology Residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. . His top areas of expertise are Eyelid Bump, Meibomianitis, Ptosis, and Eyelid Drooping.

      Pediatric Radiology
      Pediatric Radiology

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

      Christopher Arcement is a Pediatric Radiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. His top areas of expertise are Berdon Syndrome, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), and Embolectomy.

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

      Bethaney Vincent is a Dermatologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Her top areas of expertise are Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Actinic Keratosis, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, and Melanoma. Dr. Vincent is currently accepting new patients.

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

      Dr. Emerson graduated cum laude from Loyola University, New Orleans with a degree in Chemistry. Prior to starting medical school, he spent a year conducting research at the University of California, San Francisco Medical Center. Dr. Emerson graduated from Midwestern University with a degree in Osteopathic Medicine. He went on to complete an internship and radiology residency at Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago. Dr. Emerson completed his fellowship training in neuroradiology at Northwestern University. Dr. Emerson is a board certified radiologist, with a special interest in Neuroradiology. . His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, and X-Linked Intellectual Disability, Siderius Type.

      Pediatric Cardiology
      Pediatric Cardiology

      Ochsner Children’s Health Center - New Orleans

      1319 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Diego Lara is a Pediatric Cardiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. His top areas of expertise are Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Mitral Atresia, Transposition of the Great Arteries, and Pediatric Myocarditis. Dr. Lara is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
      Medical Genetics | Pediatrics | Pediatric Hematology Oncology
      Advanced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
      Medical Genetics | Pediatrics | Pediatric Hematology Oncology
      478 S Johnson St, 
      New Orleans, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sun Kim is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Her top areas of expertise are Chromosome 13q Deletion, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Neurofibromatosis, and Cat Eye Syndrome.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      What is the definition of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)?

      Neurofibromatosis-1 (NF1) is an inherited disorder in which nerve tissue tumors (neurofibromas) form in the:

      • Upper and lower layers of the skin
      • Nerves from the brain (cranial nerves) and spinal cord (spinal root nerves)

      When should I see a Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) 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 Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) 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 Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) 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 Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) 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 Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) 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 Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) 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 Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) 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 Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) 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 Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) 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 Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) doctors in Louisiana, US?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) 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 Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) 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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