The 20 Best Patent Ductus Arteriosus Doctors Near Me in Louisiana, US

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The 20 Best Patent Ductus Arteriosus Doctors in Louisiana, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 40 doctor with experience in Patent Ductus Arteriosus near Louisiana, US. Of these, 32 are Experienced and 8 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Advanced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

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

    Kirsten Graff is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Graff is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. Her top areas of expertise are Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Orthostatic Hypotension, Heart Murmurs, and Ventricular Septal Defects. Dr. Graff is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Advanced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Pediatric Surgery Of Louisiana LLC

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 103, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Crapanzano is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Crapanzano is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. His top areas of expertise are Heart Murmurs, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Kawasaki Disease, and Myocarditis.

    Advanced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Advanced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Ochsner Children’s Health Center – West Monroe

    300 Pavilion Road, 
    West Monroe, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Terry King is a Pediatric Cardiologist in West Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. King is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. His top areas of expertise are Heart Murmurs, Familial Dysautonomia, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, and Jervell Lange-Nielsen Syndrome (JLNS). Dr. King is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Advanced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Pediatric Cardiology Of Southwest Louisiana LLC

    2005 Southwood Dr, 
    Lake Charles,, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mudar Kattash is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Lake Charles,, Louisiana. Dr. Kattash is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. His top areas of expertise are Heart Murmurs, Congenital Mitral Malformation, Pulmonary Valve Stenosis, and Pulmonary Supravalvular Stenosis.

    Advanced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Advanced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Ochsner Children’s Health Center - New Orleans

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

    Craig Sable is a Pediatric Cardiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Sable is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Ventricular Septal Defects, Tetralogy of Fallot, and Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). Dr. Sable is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Advanced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology

    BRFHH Shreveport LLC

    1541 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Siddharth Mahajan is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Mahajan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. His top areas of expertise are Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Heart Murmurs, Pulmonary Valve Stenosis, and Pulmonary Supravalvular Stenosis.

    Advanced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Advanced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Ochsner Clinic LLC

    300 Pavilion Rd, 
    West Monroe,, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brandon Phillips is a Pediatric Cardiologist in West Monroe,, Louisiana. Dr. Phillips is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. His top areas of expertise are Heart Murmurs, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Long QT Syndrome, and Long QT Syndrome 2.

    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    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 Patent Ductus Arteriosus. His top areas of expertise are Ventricular Septal Defects, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Noonan Syndrome, and Embolectomy.

    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Childrens Heart Clinic Of Louisiana

    1003 Camellia Blvd Ste 101, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Durga Naidu is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Naidu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. His top areas of expertise are Heart Murmurs, Interrupted Aortic Arch, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, and Pulmonary Valve Stenosis.

    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Office

    208 E Farrel Rd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Albert Gutierrez is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Gutierrez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. His top areas of expertise are Heart Murmurs, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Orthostatic Hypotension, and Congenital Mitral Malformation.

    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Children's Hospital New Orleans

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

    Song-gui Yang is a Pediatric Cardiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Yang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. His top areas of expertise are Ventricular Septal Defects, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), and Chromosome 13q Duplication.

    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Children's Hospital New Orleans

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

    Kiran Mallula is a Pediatric Cardiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Mallula is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. His top areas of expertise are Ventricular Septal Defects, Coarctation of the Aorta, Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, Double Outlet Right Ventricle, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Lsuhsc Shreveport

    1501 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport,, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Jones is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Shreveport,, Louisiana. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. His top areas of expertise are Ventricular Septal Defects, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Tetralogy of Fallot, and Heart Murmurs.

    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

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

    Lauren Haddad, M.D., has worked in Baton Rouge as a pediatric cardiologist since 2014. After earning a medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine, she went on to complete her internship and residency at University of Tennessee Health Science Center. She completed her fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology at University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Dr. Haddad is board certified by the American Board and Pediatrics and American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Haddad sees patients at our Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove. Dr. Haddad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. Her top areas of expertise are Ebstein's Anomaly, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Heart Murmurs, and Ventricular Septal Defects.

    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

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

    Rufus Lester “Les” Hixon, M.D. has more than 30 years’ experience in medicine, including 25 as a pediatric cardiologist in Baton Rouge. Dr. Hixon earned a medical degree from Medical College of Georgia, where he also completed a pediatric internship and residency, as well as a pediatric cardiology fellowship. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and board certified in both pediatrics and pediatric cardiology. Dr. Hixon sees patients at our Ochsner Medical Complex The Grove location. Dr. Hixon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. His top areas of expertise are Heart Murmurs, Orthostatic Hypotension, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, and Atrial Septal Defect (ASD).

    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Lsuhsc Shreveport

    1501 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Todman is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Todman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. His top areas of expertise are Ebstein's Anomaly, Pulmonary Supravalvular Stenosis, Pulmonary Valve Stenosis, and Patent Ductus Arteriosus.

    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Ochsner Children’s Health Center - New Orleans

    1319 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Prashant Minocha is a Pediatric Cardiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Minocha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Heart Tumor, Myocarditis, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C). Dr. Minocha is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Children's Hospital New Orleans

    200 Henry Clay Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Kimball is a Pediatric Cardiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Kimball has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. His top areas of expertise are Ventricular Septal Defects, Tetralogy of Fallot, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), and Heart Murmurs.

    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Ochsner Children’s Health Center - New Orleans

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

    Kamill Del Toro is a Pediatric Cardiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Del Toro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. Her top areas of expertise are Ventricular Septal Defects, Pediatric Myocarditis, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, and Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). Dr. Del Toro is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus

    St. Tammany Parish Hospital

    1202 S Tyler St., 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Judith Kuebel is a Neonatologist in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Kuebel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. Her top area of expertise is Patent Ductus Arteriosus.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Patent Ductus Arteriosus?

    Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a condition in which the ductus arteriosus does not close. The word "patent" means open.

    The ductus arteriosus is a blood vessel that allows blood to go around the baby's lungs before birth. Soon after the infant is born and the lungs fill with air, the ductus arteriosus is no longer needed. It most often closes in a couple of days after birth. If the vessel doesn't close, it is referred to as a PDA.

    PDA leads to abnormal blood flow between the 2 major blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the lungs and to the rest of the body.

    When should I see a Patent Ductus Arteriosus 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 Patent Ductus Arteriosus 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 Patent Ductus Arteriosus 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 Patent Ductus Arteriosus 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 Patent Ductus Arteriosus 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 Patent Ductus Arteriosus doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Patent Ductus Arteriosus 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 Patent Ductus Arteriosus 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 Patent Ductus Arteriosus 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 Patent Ductus Arteriosus 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 Patent Ductus Arteriosus doctors in Louisiana, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Patent Ductus Arteriosus 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 Patent Ductus Arteriosus doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Patent Ductus Arteriosus 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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