The 20 Best Proximal Symphalangism Doctors Near Me in Louisiana, US

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Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Proximal Symphalangism near Louisiana, US. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Ghere Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery

    6717 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ruston Sanchez is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Sanchez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proximal Symphalangism. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Enlargement In Males, Poland Syndrome, Multiple Pterygium Syndrome, Nerve Decompression, and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Sanchez is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Advanced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Referral may be required

    Children's Hospital New Orleans

    200 Henry Clay Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Katherine Faust is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Faust is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proximal Symphalangism. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Syndactyly Type 1, Proximal Symphalangism, Syndactyly, and Symphalangism Distal. Dr. Faust is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Advanced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1512 W Kirby Pl, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kurt Grozinger is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Grozinger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proximal Symphalangism. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome, Caudal Regression Syndrome, and Knock Knees. Dr. Grozinger is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Pediatric Orthopedics
    Experienced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Pediatric Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Our Lady Of Lourdes Women's And Children's Hospital

    4600 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gabriel Dersam is a Pediatric Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Dersam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proximal Symphalangism. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly, Clubfoot, Symphalangism Distal, and Congenital Bowing of Long Bones. Dr. Dersam is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Pediatric Orthopedics
    Experienced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Pediatric Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Office

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

    Brad Anthony-Culotta is a Pediatric Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Anthony-Culotta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proximal Symphalangism. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Clubfoot, Knock Knees, Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly, and Sprengel Deformity. Dr. Anthony-Culotta is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics | Pediatric Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics | Pediatric Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Faculty G

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sun Kim is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proximal Symphalangism. She is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chromosome 13q Deletion, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Neurofibromatosis, and Cat Eye Syndrome. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Experienced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Referral may be required

    Shriners Hospitals For Children-Shreveport

    3100 Samford Ave, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michelle Brown is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proximal Symphalangism. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Pterygium Syndrome, Popliteal Pterygium Syndrome, Multiple Pterygium Syndrome X Linked, and Poland Syndrome. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Pediatric Orthopedics
    Experienced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Pediatric Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Our Lady Of The Lake Children's Hospital

    8300 Constantin Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Robert-Faust is a Pediatric Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Robert-Faust is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proximal Symphalangism. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Pterygium Syndrome X Linked, Popliteal Pterygium Syndrome, Poland Syndrome, and Amniotic Band Syndrome. Dr. Robert-Faust is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Pediatric Orthopedics
    Experienced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Pediatric Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Shriners Hospitals For Children-Shreveport

    3100 Samford Ave, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Cary Mielke is a Pediatric Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Mielke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proximal Symphalangism. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Contractures, Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita, Clubfoot, and Knock Knees. Dr. Mielke is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Experienced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Referral may be required

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mallory Allen is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Allen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proximal Symphalangism. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Croup, Diarrhea, Sunken Fontanelles, and Herpangina. Dr. Allen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Experienced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Referral may be required

    WK Tots To Teens Pediatric Center

    845 Olive St Ste A, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Holly Gill is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Gill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proximal Symphalangism. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Delayed Growth, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, and Syndactyly Type 1. Dr. Gill is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group LLC

    8415 Goodwood Blvd, Suite 202b, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Annarita Nicosia is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Nicosia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proximal Symphalangism. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Microcephaly, Increased Head Circumference, Triple X Syndrome, and Triploidy. Dr. Nicosia is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Experienced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Referral may be required

    Sulphur Pediatric Clinic Medical Corp.

    600 Cypress St, 
    Sulphur, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Julie Babineaux is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Sulphur, Louisiana. Dr. Babineaux is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proximal Symphalangism. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Delayed Growth, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), and Asthma in Children. Dr. Babineaux is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Pediatric Orthopedics
    Experienced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Pediatric Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Children's Multi-Specialty Group LLC

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

    James Gutheil is a Pediatric Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Gutheil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proximal Symphalangism. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly, Clubfoot, Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD), and Preaxial Polydactyly Type 1. Dr. Gutheil is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Physician Assistant
    Experienced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Physician Assistant
    Referral may be required
    3100 Samford Ave, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lauren O'brien is a Physician Assistant practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. O'brien, PA is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proximal Symphalangism. Her clinical expertise encompasses Coach Syndrome, Agyria Pachygyria Polymicrogyria, Lissencephaly 1, and Hydranencephaly. O'brien, PA is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Experienced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Referral may be required

    The Center For Pediatric And Adolescent Medicine LLC

    604 N Acadia Rd Ste 200, 
    Thibodaux, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Henry Peltier is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Dr. Peltier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proximal Symphalangism. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Croup, Delayed Growth, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Diarrhea. Dr. Peltier is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Proximal Symphalangism
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Proximal Symphalangism
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Children’s Health Center - New Orleans

    1315 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Friel is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Friel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proximal Symphalangism. His clinical expertise encompasses Epidermoid Cyst, Sunken Fontanelles, Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly, Symphalangism Distal, and Craniectomy. Dr. Friel is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery and American Board Of Plastic Surgery - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Friel is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    What is the definition of Proximal Symphalangism?

    Proximal symphalangism, which is also called Cushing's symphalangism, is a rare genetic condition characterized by the fusion of the proximal joints in the hands and feet. These individuals usually have straight fingers and are unable to make a fist. Other joints may also be affected, leading to stiff joints in the elbows, ankles and wrists. Hearing loss due to the fusion of the auditory ossicles (bones in the middle ear) is also a characteristic feature. This condition is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern and is caused by a genetic change in the NOG gene or GDF5 gene.

    When should I see a Proximal Symphalangism 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 Proximal Symphalangism 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 Proximal Symphalangism 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 Proximal Symphalangism 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 Proximal Symphalangism 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 Proximal Symphalangism doctor search results page. 

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

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Proximal Symphalangism 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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