The 20 Best Shingles Doctors Near Me in Lafayette, LA

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The 20 Best Shingles Doctors near Lafayette, LA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 65 doctor with experience in Shingles near Lafayette, LA. Of these, 61 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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65 providers found
    Experienced in Shingles
    Emergency Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Emergency Medicine

    Office

    200 Corporate Blvd Ste 201, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stanko Vuk is an Emergency Medicine provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Vuk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Headache, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Fainting, and Low Blood Pressure.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    Lafayette Internal Medicine Clinic, LLC

    206 Energy Parkway, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Petry is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Petry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, High Cholesterol, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    Lafayette Internal Medicine Clinic, LLC

    206 Energy Parkway, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Riggs is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Riggs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Hamilton Medical Group

    200 A Energy Pkwy., 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Francine Manuel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Manuel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Premature Ovarian Failure, Infertility, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    Lafayette Internal Medicine Clinic, LLC

    206 Energy Parkway, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley Dowden is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Dowden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

    Advanced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Imperial Health LLP

    1700 Kaliste Saloom Rd Bldg 2, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laura Rogers is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Rogers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    Acadiana Renal Physicians AMC

    300 W Saint Mary Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Federico Del Toro is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Del Toro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Renovascular Hypertension, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Michael H. Vanderlick M.D. Apmc

    601 W Saint Mary Blvd Ste 210, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Luneau is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Luneau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Acadiana Family Physicians Inc. A.P.M.C.

    427 Heymann Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Troy Martin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Acadiana Family Physicians Inc. A.P.M.C.

    427 Heymann Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nedwin Landreneau is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Landreneau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Acadiana Family Physicians Inc. A.P.M.C.

    427 Heymann Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeremy White is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. White is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Tenotomy.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Acadiana Family Physicians Inc. A.P.M.C.

    427 Heymann Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wayne Cestia is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Cestia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Acadiana Family Physicians Inc. A.P.M.C.

    427 Heymann Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffery Brown is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, and Premature Ovarian Failure.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Acadiana Family Physicians Inc. A.P.M.C.

    427 Heymann Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Hines is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Hines is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Acadiana Family Physicians Inc. A.P.M.C.

    427 Heymann Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jacob Sellers is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Sellers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Vitamin D Deficiency.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

    115 Audubon Blvd., 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sarika Gunda is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Gunda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Cystitis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and H1N1 Influenza. Dr. Gunda is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    Ochsner Lafayette General Internal Medicine

    457 Heymann Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Mccarron is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Mccarron is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Hypothyroidism, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    Ochsner Lafayette General Internal Medicine

    461 Heymann Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Alexander, MD, specializes in internal medicine at Ochsner Health. Dr. Alexander is a board-certified internal medicine physician with over 30 years of experience in adult primary care and complex medical management. He completed his postgraduate training at the University of Texas Affiliated Hospitals in July 1985. Dr. Alexander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    Ochsner Lafayette General Internal Medicine

    461 Heymann Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley Chastant is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Chastant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    Ochsner Lafayette General Internal Medicine

    461 Heymann Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Angela Snow is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Snow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Snow is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Shingles?

    Shingles (also known as herpes zoster) results from infection by the varicella zoster virus. This common virus causes chickenpox (also known as varicella), which is characterized by itchy spots on the skin that cover the whole body and usually occurs in childhood or adolescence. After the body fights the initial infection, the varicella zoster virus remains in nerve cells for the rest of a person's life. Because the virus is controlled by immune system cells called T cells, it is generally inactive (latent) and typically causes no health problems. However, in some people, the virus becomes active again (reactivates) and causes shingles. Shingles can occur at any age, although it is rare in childhood and becomes more common after age 50.

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

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

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

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