The 20 Best Osteomyelitis Doctors Near Me in Baton Rouge, LA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 404 doctor with experience in Osteomyelitis near Baton Rouge, LA. Of these, 346 are Experienced, 47 are Advanced and 11 are Distinguished.

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404 providers found
    Distinguished in Osteomyelitis
    Infectious Disease
    Distinguished in Osteomyelitis
    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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteomyelitis. 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 Osteomyelitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteomyelitis
    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 Osteomyelitis. 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 Osteomyelitis
    Infectious Disease
    Distinguished in Osteomyelitis
    Infectious Disease

    North Louisiana Infectious Disease Consultants

    2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 150, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Halim Abou is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Abou is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteomyelitis. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Myelitis, and AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome.

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    Distinguished in Osteomyelitis
    Infectious Disease
    Distinguished in Osteomyelitis
    Infectious Disease

    North Louisiana Infectious Disease Consultants

    2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 150, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jihad El is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. El is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteomyelitis. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, and Bacterial Gastroenteritis.

    Distinguished in Osteomyelitis
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Osteomyelitis
    Internal Medicine

    Freedman Clinic Of Internal Medicine, LLP

    176 Versailles Blvd, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Aaron Mclemore is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Mclemore is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteomyelitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Myelitis, and AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome. Dr. Mclemore is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Osteomyelitis
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Osteomyelitis
    Internal Medicine

    Dimple K Zaveri MD LLC

    4315 Houma Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frank Rabito is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Rabito is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteomyelitis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Infectious Arthritis, and Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease.

    Distinguished in Osteomyelitis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Osteomyelitis
    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 Osteomyelitis. 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 Osteomyelitis
    Infectious Disease
    Distinguished in Osteomyelitis
    Infectious Disease

    David D. Tran LLC

    121 Lakeview Cir Ste A, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Camille Bitar is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Bitar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteomyelitis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Cellulitis, Myelitis, and Osteomyelitis.

    Distinguished in Osteomyelitis
    Infectious Disease
    Distinguished in Osteomyelitis
    Infectious Disease

    Shreveport Infectious Disease

    8001 Youree Dr Ste 750, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Guillermo Padilla is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Padilla is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteomyelitis. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Strep Throat, and Osteomyelitis.

    Distinguished in Osteomyelitis
    Infectious Disease
    Distinguished in Osteomyelitis
    Infectious Disease

    Shreveport Infectious Disease

    8001 Youree Dr Ste 750, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hector Brunet is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Brunet is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteomyelitis. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Osteomyelitis, and Strep Throat.

    Distinguished in Osteomyelitis
    Infectious Disease
    Distinguished in Osteomyelitis
    Infectious Disease

    Moss Memorial Health Clinic

    1000 Walters St, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carlos Choucino is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Choucino is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteomyelitis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, HIV/AIDS, and AIDS Dementia Complex.

    Distinguished in Osteomyelitis
    Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine
    Distinguished in Osteomyelitis
    Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine

    WK Hyperbaric & Wound Care Center - Shreveport

    2530 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Ste 138, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Kitchings is a primary care provider, practicing in Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Kitchings is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteomyelitis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meige Disease, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Cellulitis, and Lymphangiectasis. Dr. Kitchings is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Osteomyelitis
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Osteomyelitis
    Infectious Disease

    Ochsner Health Center - O'Neal

    16777 Medical Center Dr, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Nnadi is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Nnadi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteomyelitis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Osteomyelitis, Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Nnadi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Nnadi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Osteomyelitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Osteomyelitis
    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteomyelitis. 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.

    Advanced in Osteomyelitis
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Osteomyelitis
    Infectious Disease

    Ochsner Health Center - Gause

    1051 Gause Blvd, 
    Slidell, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Alma Gjino is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Slidell, Louisiana. Dr. Gjino is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteomyelitis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Lymphangitis, and Pneumonia. Dr. Gjino is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Gjino is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Osteomyelitis
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Osteomyelitis
    Infectious Disease

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Dr. Christopher M. Blais became Chairman of the Department of Infectious Diseases in 2012. Dr. Blais is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteomyelitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis, Common Variable Immune Deficiency, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Infectious Arthritis. Dr. Blais is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hospice & Palliative Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease. Dr. Blais is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Osteomyelitis
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Osteomyelitis
    Infectious Disease

    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

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

    Carlos Hartmann is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Hartmann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteomyelitis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retropharyngeal Abscess, Myelitis, HIV/AIDS, and AIDS Dementia Complex. Dr. Hartmann is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease. Dr. Hartmann is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Osteomyelitis
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Osteomyelitis
    Infectious Disease

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Obinna Nnedu is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Nnedu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteomyelitis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses HIV/AIDS, Myelitis, AIDS Dementia Complex, and AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome. Dr. Nnedu is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Nnedu is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Osteomyelitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Osteomyelitis
    Internal Medicine

    Willis Knighton Tri-State Medical Clinic

    2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 410, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anthony Stuart is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Stuart is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteomyelitis. He is also highly rated in 100 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Stuart is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Osteomyelitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Osteomyelitis
    Infectious Disease

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Dr. Karla Rivera Rivera received a Doctor of Medicine degree from Ponce School of Medical in Ponce, Puerto Rico. She completed an Internal Medicine Residency at Ponce School of Medicine and Health Science Consortium Teaching Program. Additionally, Dr. Rivera Rivera trained at Ochsner Medical Center as Fellow in the Infectious Disease department. Lastly, she is member of the Infectious Disease Society of America and the American Medical Association. Dr. Rivera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteomyelitis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Retropharyngeal Abscess, Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Rivera is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease. Dr. Rivera is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Osteomyelitis?

    Osteomyelitis is a bone infection. It is caused by bacteria or other germs.

    When should I see an Osteomyelitis doctor near Baton Rouge, 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 an Osteomyelitis doctor near Baton Rouge, 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 Osteomyelitis doctors near Baton Rouge, 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 Osteomyelitis doctors near Baton Rouge, 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 an Osteomyelitis doctor near Baton Rouge, 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 Osteomyelitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Osteomyelitis 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 Osteomyelitis doctor near Baton Rouge, 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 Osteomyelitis 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 Osteomyelitis 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 Osteomyelitis doctors near Baton Rouge, LA?

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

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