The 20 Best Pericarditis Doctors Near Me in brusly, LA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 80 doctor with experience in Pericarditis near brusly, LA. Of these, 69 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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80 providers found
    Distinguished in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    8585 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Subhakar Gummadi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Gummadi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, and Urinary Tract Infection in Children. Dr. Gummadi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    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 Pericarditis. He is also highly rated in 90 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Reddy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Referral may be required

    Cardiovascular Institute

    8401 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Venkata Gadi is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Gadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stable Angina, Venous Insufficiency, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Angina, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Gadi is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Referral may be required

    Cardiovascular Institute

    8401 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Garland Green is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Green is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stable Angina, Metabolic Syndrome, Angina, Atherectomy, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Green is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiology. Dr. Green is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Referral may be required

    Cardiovascular Institute

    8401 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Phillip Smith is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Smith is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease, Echocardiography, Internal Medicine, and Interventional Cardiology. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Referral may be required

    Cardiovascular Institute

    8401 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shashitha Gavini is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Gavini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Heart Attack. Dr. Gavini is board certified in Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    8585 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vasudev Tati is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Tati is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. He is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Necrosis, Cellulitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Tati is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    8585 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Chenna Nalabolu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Nalabolu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. He is also highly rated in 60 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Cellulitis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Nalabolu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    7373 Perkins Rd Fl 4, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Wharton is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Wharton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Liver, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Wharton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Aaron De Witt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. De Witt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Rhabdomyolysis, Familial Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. De Witt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Family Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shravani Surakanti is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Surakanti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. She is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Surakanti is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center Mid City

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Yaslik is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Yaslik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Ogilvie Syndrome, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Yaslik is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rachel Gruner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Gruner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Gruner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corporation

    7479 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Theodore Lieux is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Lieux is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Lieux is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Referral may be required

    Cardiovascular Institute

    8401 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amit Patel is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Venous Insufficiency, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Stable Angina, Angina, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Referral may be required

    Cardiovascular Institute

    8401 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charisse Ward is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Ward is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Angina, Apoplexy, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Ward is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    7436 Bishop Ott Dr, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Patrick-Green is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Patrick-Green is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Patrick-Green is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    8585 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Venkat Banda is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Banda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, COVID-19, Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Banda is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    8585 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Swapna Varakantam is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Varakantam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Low Blood Pressure, Acute Kidney Failure, Hip Replacement, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Varakantam is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Family Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    8585 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Uyen Caro is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Caro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Renovascular Hypertension, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Caro is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Pericarditis?

    Pericarditis is a condition in which the sac-like covering around the heart (pericardium) becomes inflamed.

    When should I see a Pericarditis doctor near brusly, 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 Pericarditis doctor near brusly, 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 Pericarditis doctors near brusly, 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 Pericarditis doctors near brusly, 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 Pericarditis doctor near brusly, 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 Pericarditis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Pericarditis 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 Pericarditis doctor near brusly, 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 Pericarditis 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 Pericarditis 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 Pericarditis doctors near brusly, LA?

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

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