The 20 Best Porphyria Doctors Near Me in Louisiana, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 29 doctor with experience in Porphyria near Louisiana, US. Of these, 27 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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29 providers found
    Advanced in Porphyria
    Advanced in Porphyria
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Cancer Center - Baton Rouge

    17050 Medical Center Drive, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Burke Brooks is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Brooks is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia, and Lung Adenocarcinoma. Dr. Brooks is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology/Oncology. Dr. Brooks is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Dermatology
    Referral may be required
    7855 Jefferson Hwy, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jill Fruge is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Fruge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. She is also highly rated in 59 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Melanoma, Comedones, and Actinic Keratosis.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Dermatology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    611 E Prudhomme St Ste 6, 
    Opelousas, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Doucet is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Opelousas, Louisiana. Dr. Doucet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Nummular Eczema, Bullous Pemphigoid, and Plaque Psoriasis. Dr. Doucet is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Porphyria
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Dermatology
    Referral required
    200 Henry Clay Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erin Boh is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Boh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Psoriasis, Mycosis Fungoides, Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), and Plaque Psoriasis.

    Advanced in Porphyria
    Hematology Oncology
    Advanced in Porphyria
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Cancer Center Of Acadiana At Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

    1211 Coolidge Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Victoria Panelli is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Panelli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. She is also highly rated in 61 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Lung Cancer. Dr. Panelli is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Family Medicine

    Rao R. Narra M.D. & Associates Apmc

    2647 S Saint Elizabeth Blvd, 
    Gonzales, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Frederick is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gonzales, Louisiana. Dr. Frederick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, and Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Slidell Regional Cancer Center - A Campus Of Ochsner Medical Center

    1120 Robert Blvd, 
    Slidell, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ronald Leblanc is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Slidell, Louisiana. Dr. Leblanc is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes. Dr. Leblanc is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology/Oncology. Dr. Leblanc is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Referral may be required

    Pontchartrain Hematology And Oncology

    120 Lakeview Cir, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Oubre is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Oubre is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. He is also highly rated in 73 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Paris-Trousseau Thrombocytopenia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Family Medicine

    East Jefferson General Hospital

    4228 Houma Blvd Ste 200, 
    Metairie, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Ryan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Ryan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP), Porphyria, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Internal Medicine

    Surgical Group A Medical Corporation

    602 N Lewis St Ste 100, 
    New Iberia, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vina Baker is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Iberia, Louisiana. Dr. Baker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Pericarditis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    401 Youngsville Hwy Ste 200B, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sai Chennamsetty is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Chennamsetty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Endoscopy, and Vertebroplasty.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Family Medicine

    East Jefferson General Hospital

    4228 Houma Blvd Ste 200, 
    Metairie, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Gilbert is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Gilbert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. Her clinical expertise encompasses Porphyria Cutanea Tarda, Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP), Porphyria, and Sepsis.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Family Medicine

    La Tchops LLC

    3305 Tchoupitoulas St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Cucchiara is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Cucchiara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP), Porphyria, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1051 Gause Blvd Ste 300, 
    Slidell, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Hall is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Slidell, Louisiana. Dr. Hall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    4210 U S Highway 167, 
    Maurice, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kerry Schexnaider is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Maurice, Louisiana. Dr. Schexnaider is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Anemia.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Family Medicine

    Wellsmart Health-Collins Family Clinic

    1371 I 49 Service Rd, 
    Sunset, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jamie Collins is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sunset, Louisiana. Dr. Collins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Internal Medicine

    Hector A Robles MD

    127 Rue Louis Xiv Ste 100, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hector Robles is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Robles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Cellulitis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Mga Gastrointestinal Diagnostic And Therapeutic Center-Metairie

    4228 Houma Blvd Ste 520, 
    Metairie, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Georges Catinis is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Catinis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. He is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heartburn, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Childhood Volvulus, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Internal Medicine

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristen Toups is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Toups is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Acute Intermittent Porphyria, Mallory-Weiss Syndrome, Infectious Arthritis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Toups is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group LLC

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 6000, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vince David is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. David is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. He is also highly rated in 70 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiosarcoma, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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

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

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

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