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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 110 doctor with experience in Pleurisy near Baton Rouge, LA. Of these, 96 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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110 providers found
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (2.1 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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. 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 Pleurisy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Family Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (2.1 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 Pleurisy. 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 Pleurisy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center Mid City

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (2.1 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 Pleurisy. 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.

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    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (2.1 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 Pleurisy. 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.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Referral may be required

    Baton Rouge Radiology Imaging Center LLC

    5422 Dijon Dr, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Lawton-Iii is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Lawton-Iii is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Infection, Thyroid Nodule, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, and Carbuncle. Dr. Lawton-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center

    5000 Hennessy Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Schuber is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Schuber is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Schuber is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Referral may be required

    Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center

    5000 Hennessy Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ryan Majoria is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Majoria is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Majoria is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Referral may be required

    Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center

    5000 Hennessy Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jonathan Malone is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Malone is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Tenosynovitis, CAPOS Syndrome, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Malone is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Referral may be required

    Hematology Oncology Associates Of Baton Rouge

    4950 Essen Ln, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Emily Verges-Cassidy is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Verges-Cassidy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Verges-Cassidy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center Mid City

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

    Amar Dave is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Dave is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Sepsis, Pericarditis, and Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS). Dr. Dave is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

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

    Vijaya Vellanki is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Vellanki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Vellanki is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

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

    Amir Ausef is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Ausef is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 56 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Ausef is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center Mid City

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

    Rory Panzarello is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Panzarello is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Panzarello is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center Mid City

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

    Adam Mcclure is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Mcclure is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Peptic Ulcer, Ureteral Reconstruction, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mcclure is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

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

    Oana Petcu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Petcu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Cellulitis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy. Dr. Petcu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Referral may be required

    Office

    7520 Perkins Rd Ste 290, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Matthews is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Matthews is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Herniated Disk, Vertigo, Lung Nodules, and Pleurisy. Dr. Matthews is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Referral may be required

    Office

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 8001, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Boedefeld-Ii is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Boedefeld-Ii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Congenital Aneurysms of the Great Vessels, Heart Valve Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Boedefeld-Ii is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Referral may be required

    Office

    5131 Odonovan Dr Ste 500, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Clayton Mccuiston is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Mccuiston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His clinical expertise encompasses Lymphoid Hyperplasia, Varicocele, Gallbladder Disease, and Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS). Dr. Mccuiston is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Family Medicine

    Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group Critical Care Medicine

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 701, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jamie Roussel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Roussel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Cardiac Arrest, CAPOS Syndrome, and Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation. Dr. Roussel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Referral may be required

    Office

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 8001, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Walter Bringaze-Iii is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Bringaze-Iii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Bringaze-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Pleurisy?

    Pleurisy is an inflammation of the lining of the lungs and chest (the pleura) that leads to chest pain when you take a deep breath, sneeze, or cough. Often this chest pain feels sharp.

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

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

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

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