The 20 Best Premature Infant Doctors Near Me in Lafayette, LA

Find the Top Premature Infant Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 118 doctor with experience in Premature Infant near Lafayette, LA. Of these, 106 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Pediatrics
    Distinguished in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Pediatrics

    Lsuhsc Shreveport

    1501 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shabih Manzar is a Neonatologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Manzar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Premature Infant, Transient Familial Hyperbilirubinemia, Newborn Jaundice, and Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia.

    Advanced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Advanced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Office

    1602 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Lewis is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Lewis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Premature Infant, Preeclampsia, Gestational Diabetes, and Placenta Previa.

    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    The Woman's Clinic

    312 Grammont St Ste 300, 
    Monroe, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amber Shemwell is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Shemwell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Menorrhagia, Painful Menstrual Periods, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Menopause, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

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    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Office

    1542 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tabitha Quebedeaux is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Quebedeaux is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia, Gestational Diabetes, Premature Infant, and Preeclampsia.

    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pediatrics | Neonatology
    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pediatrics | Neonatology

    BRFHH Shreveport LLC

    1541 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maroun Mhanna is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Mhanna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. His clinical expertise encompasses Premature Infant, High Blood Pressure in Infants, Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn, and Neonatal Herpes.

    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Woman's Hospital

    100 Womans Way, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Albert Diket is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Diket is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. His clinical expertise encompasses Methimazole Antenatal Exposure, Premature Infant, Gestational Diabetes, and Preeclampsia.

    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Obstetrics and Gynecology | Neonatology
    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Obstetrics and Gynecology | Neonatology

    Office

    1542 Tulane Ave Rm 554A, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jay Davis is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist and a Neonatologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. His clinical expertise encompasses Premature Infant, Methimazole Antenatal Exposure, Preeclampsia, and Eclampsia.

    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    The Woman's Clinic

    312 Grammont St Ste 300, 
    Monroe, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dawn Pennebaker is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Pennebaker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Menorrhagia, Painful Menstrual Periods, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    East Jefferson General Hospital

    4200 Houma Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ann Chau is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Chau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. Her clinical expertise encompasses Placenta Previa, Premature Infant, Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy, and Gestational Diabetes.

    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    St Charles Specialty Hospital

    3700 Saint Charles Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Asha Heard is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Heard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. Her clinical expertise encompasses Premature Infant, Placenta Previa, Preeclampsia, and Eclampsia.

    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    The Woman's Clinic

    312 Grammont St Ste 300, 
    Monroe, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Wilson is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Menorrhagia, Preeclampsia, Human Papillomavirus Infection, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Lakeside Hospital Tulane Maternal Fetal Medicine And Women's Health

    4720 S I 10 Service Rd W Ste 302, 
    Metairie, LA 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gabriella Pridjian is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. She has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Pridjian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Methimazole Antenatal Exposure, Preeclampsia, Gestational Diabetes, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Salpingo-Oophorectomy.

    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Woman's Hospital

    100 Womans Way, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Moore is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Moore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. His clinical expertise encompasses Premature Infant, Myelomeningocele, Preeclampsia, and Methimazole Antenatal Exposure.

    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Office

    1542 Tulane Ave Fl 5, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Maupin is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Maupin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. His clinical expertise encompasses Premature Infant.

    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology
    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology

    Ochsner Baptist Women's Pavilion

    2700 Napoleon Ave. 4th Floor, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Roberto Calix is a Neonatologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Calix is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. His clinical expertise encompasses Premature Infant. Dr. Calix is board certified in American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology - Maternal Fetal Medicine and American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology - Obstetrics & Gynecology. Dr. Calix is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Tulane Center For Women's Health - Suite 302

    4720 S I 10 Service Rd W Ste 302, 
    Metairie, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chi Dola is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Dola is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vaginal Bleeding in Pregnancy, Female Genital Sores, Premature Infant, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Salpingo-Oophorectomy.

    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology
    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Neonatology

    Ochsner Baptist Women's Pavilion

    2700 Napoleon Ave. 4th Floor, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jane Martin is a Neonatologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. Her clinical expertise encompasses Premature Infant. Dr. Martin is board certified in American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology - Maternal Fetal Medicine and American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology - Obstetrics & Gynecology. Dr. Martin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Experienced in Premature Infant

    Ochsner Lafayette General Surgical Hospital

    1000 W Pinhook Rd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Katherine Vignes is a Neonatologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Vignes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. Her clinical expertise encompasses Preeclampsia, Small for Gestational Age, Premature Infant, and Placental Insufficiency. Dr. Vignes is board certified in American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology - Maternal Fetal Medicine and American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology - Obstetrics & Gynecology. Dr. Vignes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Pediatric Cardiology

    BRFHH Shreveport LLC

    1541 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Siddharth Mahajan is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Mahajan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Heart Murmurs, Pulmonary Supravalvular Stenosis, and Pulmonary Valve Stenosis.

    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Premature Infant
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Ochsner Pharmacy And Wellness-Baton Rouge

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Juan Vargas is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Vargas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. His clinical expertise encompasses Female Genital Sores, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Vulvovaginitis, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Premature Infant?

    A premature infant is a baby born before 37 full weeks of gestation (more than 3 weeks before the due date).

    When should I see a Premature Infant doctor near Lafayette, 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 Premature Infant doctor near Lafayette, 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 Premature Infant doctors near Lafayette, 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 Premature Infant doctors near Lafayette, 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 Premature Infant doctor near Lafayette, 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 Premature Infant doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Premature Infant 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 Premature Infant doctor near Lafayette, 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 Premature Infant 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 Premature Infant 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 Premature Infant doctors near Lafayette, LA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Premature Infant 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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