The 20 Best Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS) Doctors Near Me in Louisiana, US

Find the Top Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS) Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 123 doctor with experience in Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS) near Louisiana, US. Of these, 116 are Experienced and 7 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 409, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ronald Fields is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Fields is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Emphysema, Bullae, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

    Advanced in Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Pulmonary & Critical Care Specialists LLC

    7829 Youree Dr, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gretchen Yandle is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Yandle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS). Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Bronchitis.

    Advanced in Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Physician Utilities Inc.

    2309 E Main St Ste 202, 
    New Iberia, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Moses Kitakule is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in New Iberia, Louisiana. Dr. Kitakule is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS). His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, Asthma, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Advanced in Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)
    Intensive Care Medicine

    WK Lung Specialists

    2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 210, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Langlois is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Langlois is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS). His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, and Pneumonia.

    Experienced in Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Grady Creek is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Creek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS), Emphysema, Lung Nodules, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Creek is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Pulmonary Disease Clinic LLP

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 701, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Vermaelen is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Vermaelen has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS). His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Emphysema, Lung Metastases, and Bullae.

    Experienced in Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)
    Family Medicine

    Allen's Family Practice Clinic Of Ponchatoula LLP

    105 East Oak Street, 
    Ponchatoula, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Allen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. Dr. Allen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS). His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Gangrene, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

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

    Walter Brown is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Juan J Perez Ruiz MD A Professional Medical Corporation

    155 Hospital Dr Ste 101, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Vignes is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Vignes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS). His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, and Asthma in Children.

    Experienced in Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

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

    Billy Rosson is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Rosson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Rosson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)
    Pulmonary Medicine

    GBR MD Clinic

    155 Hospital Drive, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Dauterive is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Dauterive is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS). His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pleurisy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)
    Intensive Care Medicine

    WK Lung Specialists - South

    2751 Albert L Bicknell Dr Ste 2C, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ahmed Virani is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Virani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS). His top areas of expertise are Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, and Pneumonia.

    Experienced in Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)
    Internal Medicine

    Willis Knighton Internal Medicine Pierremont Portico

    7813 Youree Dr, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jina Miller is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS). Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Willis Knighton Medical Center Inc.

    2600 Greenwood Rd, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Morrison is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Morrison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS). His top areas of expertise are Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)
    Internal Medicine

    WK Bossier Internal Medicine Diagnostic And Treatment Clinic

    2400 Hospital Dr Ste 420, 
    Bossier City, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jonathan Gray is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Gray is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS). His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, Sciatica, and Shingles. Dr. Gray is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Office

    1103 Kaliste Saloom Rd Ste 308, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fadi Malek is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Malek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS). His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Asthma, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Experienced in Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Pontchartrain Sleep Medicine

    350 Lakeview Ct, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lauren Davis is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS). Her top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Insomnia, Drowsiness, and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness.

    Experienced in Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)
    Intensive Care Medicine

    WK Red River Pulmonary Critical Care

    2449 Hospital Dr Ste 420, 
    Bossier City, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gerardo San Pedro is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. San Pedro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Ochsner Medical Center - West Bank Campus

    120 Ochsner Blvd., 
    Gretna, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chung Pham is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Gretna, Louisiana. Dr. Pham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS). His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Central Sleep Apnea, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Emphysema. Dr. Pham is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)
    Intensive Care Medicine

    St Francis Medical Center Inc

    309 Jackson St, 
    Monroe, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Smith is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS). His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)?

    Obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) causes poor breathing in some people with obesity. It leads to lower oxygen and higher carbon dioxide levels in the blood.

    When should I see an Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS) 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 an Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS) 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 Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS) 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 Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS) 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 an Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS) 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 Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS) 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 an Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS) 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 Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS) 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 Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS) 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 Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS) doctors in Louisiana, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS) 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 an Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS) 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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