The 20 Best Pleurisy Doctors Near Me in Metairie, LA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 141 doctor with experience in Pleurisy near Metairie, LA. Of these, 111 are Experienced, 27 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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141 providers found
    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Distinguished in Pleurisy

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ana Maliglig is a Radiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Maliglig is rated as a Distinguished 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 Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Subcutaneous Emphysema, and Collapsed Lung.

    Distinguished in Pleurisy
    Distinguished in Pleurisy

    East Jefferson General Hospital

    4200 Houma Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Mp Sandoz is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Mp Sandoz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, and Hepatocerebral Degeneration.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    East Jefferson General Hospital

    4200 Houma Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Nuttli is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Nuttli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Lung Metastases.

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    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy

    East Jefferson General Hospital

    4200 Houma Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Fontanez is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Fontanez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Pleurisy.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy

    East Jefferson General Hospital

    4200 Houma Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Puneet Singha is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Singha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Pleurisy, and Diverticular Disease.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Neuroradiology

    East Jefferson General Hospital

    4200 Houma Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Fuzzard is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Fuzzard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Herniated Disk, and Pleural Effusion.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy

    East Jefferson General Hospital

    4200 Houma Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rafael Figueroa is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Figueroa is rated as an Advanced 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 Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Osteopenia, and Folliculitis.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Hoffman & Marino LLC

    4224 Houma Blvd Ste 140, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anitha Christopher is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Christopher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    New Orleans VA Medical Center

    2400 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Houston is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Houston is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Bronchiectasis, and Pleurisy.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Radiology
    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Radiology

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Karl is a Radiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Karl is rated as an Advanced 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 Subcutaneous Emphysema, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pleurisy, and Bronchogenic Cyst.

    Advanced in Pleurisy
    Advanced in Pleurisy

    Office

    1555 Poydras St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Perret is a Radiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Perret is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Carbuncle.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Radiology
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Radiology

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Rubin is a Radiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Rubin 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 Visceromegaly, Angiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Thoracic Surgery

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Pettiford is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Pettiford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Thymectomy, and Vagotomy. Dr. Pettiford is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Pettiford is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Experienced in Pleurisy

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Susan Gunn is an Oncologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Gunn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). Dr. Gunn is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary/Critical Care. Dr. Gunn is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Experienced in Pleurisy

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kurosh Safavi is a Radiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Safavi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Experienced in Pleurisy

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nancy Diethelm is a Radiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Diethelm is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Chronic Cough, Vertigo, and Interstitial Lung Disease.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Experienced in Pleurisy

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carmen Anderson is a Radiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. Her clinical expertise encompasses CAPOS Syndrome, Splenomegaly, Hepatic Cystic Hamartoma, and Caroli Disease.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Experienced in Pleurisy

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Irwine is a Radiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Irwine 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 Cholesterol Pneumonia, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Mohr-Tranebjaerg Syndrome, and X-Linked Intellectual Disability, Siderius Type.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ibrahim El is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. El 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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Pleurisy
    Experienced in Pleurisy

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hafez Khalili is a Radiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Khalili is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Ureterocele, Peritonitis, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Metairie, 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 Metairie, 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 Metairie, 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 Metairie, 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 Metairie, 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 Metairie, 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 Metairie, 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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