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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 30 doctor with experience in Pertussis near Baton Rouge, LA. Of these, 28 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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30 providers found
    Advanced in Pertussis
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Pertussis
    Family Medicine

    Thomas G. Fontenot MD

    417 E Lincoln Rd, 
    Ville Platte, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Vidrine is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ville Platte, Louisiana. Dr. Vidrine is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pertussis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pertussis, Insomnia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Flu. Dr. Vidrine is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pertussis
    Advanced in Pertussis
    Referral may be required

    Southcare Medical LLC

    1305 N State St, 
    Abbeville, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Budi Sugeng is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Abbeville, Louisiana. Dr. Sugeng is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pertussis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pertussis, Diarrhea, Obesity in Children, and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS). Dr. Sugeng is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pertussis
    Experienced in Pertussis
    Referral may be required

    Office

    4141 N University Ave, 
    Carencro, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Colleen Sicard is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Carencro, Louisiana. Dr. Sicard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pertussis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Herpangina, Obesity in Children, Croup, and Pertussis. Dr. Sicard is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Pertussis
    Experienced in Pertussis
    Referral may be required

    Pediatric Cardiology Of Louisiana LLC

    8200 Constantin Blvd Ste 200, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Angela Byrd is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Byrd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pertussis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Malnutrition, and Delayed Growth. Dr. Byrd is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pertussis
    Experienced in Pertussis
    Referral may be required

    The Pediatric Center Of Sw. La

    600 Cypress St, 
    Sulphur, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Albert Richert is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Sulphur, Louisiana. Dr. Richert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pertussis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Autism Spectrum Disorder, Pertussis, and Delayed Growth. Dr. Richert is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pertussis
    Experienced in Pertussis
    Referral may be required

    Children's Hospital New Orleans

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

    Shamicka North is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. North is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pertussis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Croup, and Diarrhea. Dr. North is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pertussis
    Experienced in Pertussis
    Referral may be required

    Rosales Children's Clinic

    104 Contempo Ave, 
    West Monroe, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joaquin Rosales is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in West Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Rosales is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pertussis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Croup, Roseola, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Delayed Growth. Dr. Rosales is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pertussis
    Experienced in Pertussis
    Referral may be required

    Derek Baumbouree MD Apmc

    324 E Farrel Rd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Derek Baumbouree is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Baumbouree is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pertussis. His clinical expertise encompasses Croup, Van Der Woude Syndrome, Pertussis, and Viral Gastroenteritis. Dr. Baumbouree is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pertussis
    Experienced in Pertussis
    Referral may be required

    Office

    4650 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Ste 206, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    George Bares is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Bares is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pertussis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Herpangina, Croup, Scarlet Fever, and Roseola. Dr. Bares is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pertussis
    Experienced in Pertussis
    Referral may be required

    Amedisys Home Health Inc. Of Alabama

    5959 S Sherwood Forest Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shalini Grant is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Grant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pertussis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), Familial Short Stature (FSS), Delayed Growth, and Short Stature (Growth Disorders). Dr. Grant is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pertussis
    Experienced in Pertussis
    Referral may be required

    Children's Hospital New Orleans

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

    Raghubir Mangat is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Mangat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pertussis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Increased Head Circumference, Delayed Growth, Pertussis, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP). Dr. Mangat is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pertussis
    Experienced in Pertussis
    Referral may be required

    Our Lady Of Lourdes Women's And Children's Hospital

    4600 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Virginia Coreil is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Coreil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pertussis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Croup, Viral Gastroenteritis, Trisomy 13, and Delayed Growth. Dr. Coreil is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pertussis
    Experienced in Pertussis
    Referral may be required

    Sulphur Pediatric Clinic Medical Corp.

    600 Cypress St, 
    Sulphur, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Julie Babineaux is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Sulphur, Louisiana. Dr. Babineaux is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pertussis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Delayed Growth, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), and Asthma in Children. Dr. Babineaux is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pertussis
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Pertussis
    Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Amedisys Home Health Inc. Of Alabama

    5959 S Sherwood Forest Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Neel Shah is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pertussis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Croup, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Asthma in Children. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pertussis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pertussis
    Internal Medicine

    St. Bernard Parish Hospital

    8000 W Judge Perez Dr, 
    Chalmette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sambit Gupta is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chalmette, Louisiana. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pertussis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Avian Influenza, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), Parainfluenza Virus Type 3, and Parainfluenza.

    Experienced in Pertussis
    Experienced in Pertussis
    Referral may be required

    Pediatric Cardiology Of Louisiana LLC

    8200 Constantin Blvd Ste 200, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Firdous Laique is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Laique is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pertussis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia, Acalvaria, Anencephaly, and Acute Pain. Dr. Laique is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pertussis
    Experienced in Pertussis
    Referral may be required

    Mitchells Pediatrics

    221 Pecan Park Ave, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Marcia Mitchell is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Mitchell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pertussis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Obesity in Children, Pertussis, and Viral Gastroenteritis. Dr. Mitchell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pertussis
    Experienced in Pertussis
    Referral may be required

    Our Lady Of Lourdes Women's And Children's Hospital

    4600 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Papizan is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Papizan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pertussis. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia, Asthma in Children, Acute Pain, and Baller-Gerold Syndrome. Dr. Papizan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pertussis
    Experienced in Pertussis
    Referral may be required

    Amedisys Home Health Inc. Of Alabama

    5959 S Sherwood Forest Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Judice is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Judice is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pertussis. His clinical expertise encompasses Croup, Delayed Growth, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Developmental Dysphasia Familial. Dr. Judice is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pertussis
    Experienced in Pertussis
    Referral may be required

    Sulphur Pediatric Clinic Medical Corp.

    600 Cypress St, 
    Sulphur, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sarah Hickey-White is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Sulphur, Louisiana. Dr. Hickey-White is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pertussis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Phenylketonuria (PKU), Herpangina, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Dr. Hickey-White is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Pertussis?

    Pertussis is a highly contagious bacterial disease that causes uncontrollable, violent coughing. The coughing can make it hard to breathe. A deep "whooping" sound is often heard when the person tries to take a breath.

    When should I see a Pertussis 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 a Pertussis 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 Pertussis 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 Pertussis 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 a Pertussis 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 Pertussis doctor search results page. 

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

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

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