The 20 Best Progeria Doctors Near Me in Louisiana, US

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Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 43 doctor with experience in Progeria near Louisiana, US. Of these, 38 are Experienced, 3 are Distinguished and 2 are Advanced.

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43 providers found
    Experienced in Progeria
    Experienced in Progeria
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    Precision Neurosurgery

    2400 Hospital Dr Ste 340, 
    Bossier City, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Hefner is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Hefner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sciatica, Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, and Chronic Pain. Dr. Hefner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Progeria
    Experienced in Progeria
    Referral may be required

    Willis Knighton Pierremont

    8001 Youree Dr, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dmitri Aleksenko is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Aleksenko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Essential Tremor, Familial Hemiplegic Migraine, and Sporadic Hemiplegic Migraine.

    Experienced in Progeria
    Experienced in Progeria
    Referral required

    Willis Knighton Endocrinology Bossier

    2449 Hospital Dr Ste 400, 
    Bossier City, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Laura Kimball-Ravari is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Kimball-Ravari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. She is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Prolactinoma, Pituitary Tumor, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Kimball-Ravari is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Progeria
    Experienced in Progeria
    Referral may be required

    WK Pierremont Neurology Clinic

    1811 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Ste 200, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chaitanya Amrutkar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Amrutkar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Essential Tremor, Meige Syndrome, and Peripheral Neuropathy. Dr. Amrutkar is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Progeria
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Distinguished in Progeria
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    604 N Acadia Rd Ste 500, 
    Thibodaux, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Catherine Diebold is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Dr. Diebold is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Werner Syndrome, Wolfram Syndrome, Progeria, and Processing Deficient Progeroid Laminopathies (PDPL). Dr. Diebold is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Progeria
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Progeria
    Family Medicine

    Acadia St Landry RHC

    814 S Broadway St, 
    Church Point, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Felton is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Church Point, Louisiana. Dr. Felton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Fasciitis, Progeria, Werner Syndrome, Myringotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Felton is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Progeria
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Distinguished in Progeria
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    604 N Acadia Rd Ste 500, 
    Thibodaux, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Milek is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Dr. Milek is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Werner Syndrome, Wiedemann-Rautenstrauch Syndrome, Processing Deficient Progeroid Laminopathies (PDPL), and Wolfram Syndrome. Dr. Milek is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Progeria
    Experienced in Progeria

    Family Doctor Clinic Drs. Harris & Magee A Medical Corp.

    804 S Acadia Rd, 
    Thibodaux, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Francis Robichaux-Ii is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Dr. Robichaux-Ii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. He is also highly rated in 74 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Robichaux-Ii is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Progeria
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Progeria
    Family Medicine

    Womens Health And Treatment Center Of Acadiana LLC

    1700 Kaliste Saloom Rd Bldg 6, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lauren Luke is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Luke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Vitamin D Deficiency. Dr. Luke is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Progeria
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Progeria
    Internal Medicine

    Acadia Total Health LLC

    1307 Crowley Rayne Hwy Ste E, 
    Crowley, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Patrick Leleux is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Crowley, Louisiana. Dr. Leleux is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Leleux is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Progeria
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Advanced in Progeria
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Referral may be required

    LCMS Matthew G. Scroggs MD LLC

    1890 W Gauthier Rd, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bradley Forsyth is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Forsyth is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Progeria, Processing Deficient Progeroid Laminopathies (PDPL), Wiedemann-Rautenstrauch Syndrome, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Forsyth is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Progeria
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Advanced in Progeria
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Referral may be required

    Acadian Medical Center

    3501 Highway 190, 
    Eunice, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Monty Heinen is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Eunice, Louisiana. Dr. Heinen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervicitis, Endometritis, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Tubal Ligation. Dr. Heinen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Progeria
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Progeria
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Referral may be required

    The Woman's Clinic

    312 Grammont St, Ste 300, 
    Monroe, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    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 Progeria. 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. Dr. Shemwell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Progeria
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Progeria
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Referral may be required

    Memorial Obstetrics And Gynecology

    1890 W Gauthier Rd, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Scroggs is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Scroggs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Menorrhagia, Polyhydramnios, Painful Menstrual Periods, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Dr. Scroggs is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Progeria
    Experienced in Progeria
    Referral may be required

    Children's Multi-Specialty Group LLC

    4704 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ann Marie-Flannery is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Marie-Flannery is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sunken Fontanelles, Bulging Fontanelles, Increased Head Circumference, and Subcortical Band Heterotopia. Dr. Marie-Flannery is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Progeria
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Progeria
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Referral may be required

    Thibodaux Regional Network Development Corp.

    506 N Acadia Rd, 
    Thibodaux, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amy Ashton is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Dr. Ashton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Premature Ovarian Failure, Infertility, Progeria, and Wiedemann-Rautenstrauch Syndrome. Dr. Ashton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Progeria
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Progeria
    Family Medicine

    Office

    2516 Broadmoor Blvd Ste 2A, 
    Monroe, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kerry Anders is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Anders is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Anders is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Progeria
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Progeria
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    8585 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Douglas-Frusha is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Douglas-Frusha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Vitamin D Deficiency, and Folate Deficiency. Dr. Douglas-Frusha is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Progeria
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Progeria
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Referral may be required

    Memorial Obstetrics And Gynecology - Suite 135

    1890 W Gauthier Rd Ste 135, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Semien is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Semien is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Menorrhagia, Angiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Tubal Ligation. Dr. Semien is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Progeria
    Experienced in Progeria
    Referral may be required

    Office

    8200 Constantin Blvd Ste 210, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jillian Ann Ploof is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Ann Ploof is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Increased Head Circumference, Choroid Plexus Cyst, Familial Porencephaly, and Arachnoid Cysts. Dr. Ann Ploof is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    What is the definition of Progeria?

    Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome is a genetic condition characterized by the dramatic, rapid appearance of aging beginning in childhood. Affected children typically look normal at birth and in early infancy, but then grow more slowly than other children and do not gain weight at the expected rate (faltering weight). They develop a characteristic facial appearance including prominent eyes, a thin nose with a beaked tip, thin lips, a small chin, and protruding ears.  Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome also causes hair loss (alopecia), aged-looking skin, joint abnormalities, and a loss of fat under the skin (subcutaneous fat). This condition does not affect intellectual development or the development of motor skills such as sitting, standing, and walking.

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

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

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

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