The 20 Best Shingles Doctors Near Me in New Orleans, LA

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The 20 Best Shingles Doctors near New Orleans, LA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 85 doctor with experience in Shingles near New Orleans, LA. Of these, 84 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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85 providers found
    Experienced in Shingles
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Shingles
    Dermatology

    Tulane University School Of Medicine

    1430 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrea Murina is a Dermatologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Murina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Psoriasis, Lamellar Ichthyosis, and Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Shingles
    Dermatology

    University Healthcare System L.C.

    1415 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erin Boh is a Dermatologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Boh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Psoriasis, Mycosis Fungoides, Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), and Plaque Psoriasis.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Experienced in Shingles

    MD Claiborne And Associates Dermatology

    1477 Louisiana Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William C C Claiborne is a Dermatologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. C C Claiborne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Keloids, Epidermoid Cyst, Impetigo, and Plaque Psoriasis.

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    Experienced in Shingles
    Experienced in Shingles

    Office

    2633 Napoleon Ave Ste 815, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Sherman is a Dermatologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Sherman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Rosacea, Epidermoid Cyst, and Pharyngomaxillary Space Abscess.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Experienced in Shingles

    Claiborne & Associates LLC

    1477 Louisiana Ave Ste 100, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Martin Claiborne is a Dermatologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Claiborne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Universal Acquired Melanosis, Liver Spots, Actinic Keratosis, and Warts.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Shingles
    Dermatology

    Children's Hospital New Orleans

    200 Henry Clay Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Howard Ragland is a Dermatologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Ragland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, Purpura, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, and Psoriasis.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Experienced in Shingles

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Julie Mermilliod is a Dermatologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Mermilliod is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Actinic Keratosis, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, and Warts. Dr. Mermilliod is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Experienced in Shingles

    P. K. Farris M.D. II Inc

    701 Metairie Rd Ste 2A205, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katharine Saussy is a Dermatologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Saussy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Warts, Seborrheic Keratosis, and Comedones.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Experienced in Shingles

    J. Coller Ochsner M.D. LLC

    2323 Metairie Rd, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Ochsner is a Dermatologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Ochsner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Sunburn, Universal Acquired Melanosis, Liver Spots, and Impetigo.

    Advanced in Shingles
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Shingles
    Dermatology

    Office

    120 Ochsner Blvd Ste 430, 
    Gretna, LA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gordon Russo is a Dermatologist in Gretna, Louisiana. Dr. Russo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Contact Dermatitis, Epidermoid Cyst, Ecthyma, and Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Shingles
    Orthopedics

    Tulane University School Of Medicine

    1430 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alfred Luk is an Orthopedics provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Luk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Cytomegalovirus Infection, Streptococcal Group B Infection, and Pneumonia.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    University Healthcare System L.C.

    1415 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sanjay Chaube is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Chaube is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Walker-Warburg Syndrome, and Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    St. Thomas Community Health Center

    1020 Saint Andrew St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Abell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Abell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Marillac Community Health Centers

    3201 S Carrollton Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carolina Urbizo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Urbizo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Marillac Community Health Centers

    3201 S Carrollton Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Santamaria is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Santamaria has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and 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.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Daughters Of Charity Health Center At St Cecilia

    1030 Lesseps St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Casey Williams is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    MacArthur Primary Care Center

    3712 MacArthur Blvd Ste 202, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cherie Bragg is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Bragg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Renovascular Hypertension, Nephrosclerosis, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Multispecialty Clinic At University Square

    200 Broadway St Ste 230, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rade Pejic is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Pejic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    Hai Nam Nguyen MD LLC

    315 Westbank Expy, 
    Gretna, LA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hai Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gretna, Louisiana. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Orchitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    West Jefferson Physician Services

    175 Hector Ave, 
    Gretna, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Lucio is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gretna, Louisiana. Dr. Lucio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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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 New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, 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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