The 20 Best Streptococcal Group A Infection Doctors Near Me in Louisiana, US

Find the Top Streptococcal Group A Infection Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 33 doctor with experience in Streptococcal Group A Infection near Louisiana, US. Of these, 21 are Experienced, 7 are Elite and 5 are Advanced.

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33 providers found
    Experienced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Pediatric Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Pediatric Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Willis Knighton Childrens Health Specialists

    2032 Elizabeth Ave, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Bocchini is a Pediatric Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Bocchini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Streptococcal Group A Infection. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Syphilis, Tetanus, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Kawasaki Disease. Dr. Bocchini is currently accepting new patients.

    Internal Medicine
    Internal Medicine

    Jackson Parish Hospital

    121 Watts St., 
    Jonesboro, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sheila Mariano is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Jonesboro, Louisiana. Dr. Mariano is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Streptococcal Group A Infection. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Mariano is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Nurse Practitioner
    Nurse Practitioner
    Referral may be required

    Jackson Parish Hospital

    804 Chatham Ave., 
    Chatham, LA 
    Experience:
    1+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Heather Zimmerman is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Chatham, Louisiana. She has been practicing medicine for over 1 year. Zimmerman, NP is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Streptococcal Group A Infection. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Hypertension, and Viral Pharyngitis. Zimmerman, NP is board certified in American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners. Zimmerman, NP is currently accepting new patients.

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    Referral may be required

    Jackson Parish Hospital

    121 Watts St., 
    Jonesboro, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tonya Slusher is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Jonesboro, Louisiana. Dr. Slusher is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Streptococcal Group A Infection. Her clinical expertise encompasses Otitis, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Herpangina. Dr. Slusher is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Slusher is currently accepting new patients.

    Nurse Practitioner
    Nurse Practitioner
    Referral may be required

    Jackson Parish Hospital

    121 Watts St., 
    Jonesboro, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Candice Leach is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Jonesboro, Louisiana. Leach, NP is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Streptococcal Group A Infection. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Chronic Cough, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). Leach, NP is board certified in American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners.

    Nurse Practitioner
    Nurse Practitioner
    Referral may be required

    Jackson Parish Hospital

    804 Chatham Ave., 
    Chatham, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cammie Neatherland is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Chatham, Louisiana. Neatherland, NP is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Streptococcal Group A Infection. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diarrhea, and Headache.

    Family Medicine
    Family Medicine

    Jackson Parish Hospital

    107 Watts St., 
    Jonesboro, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Slusher is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Jonesboro, Louisiana. Dr. Slusher is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Streptococcal Group A Infection. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Chronic Cough.

    Nurse Practitioner | Family Medicine
    Nurse Practitioner | Family Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Jackson Parish Hospital

    804 Chatham Ave., 
    Chatham, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dana Williams is a Family Medicine provider practicing medicine in Chatham, Louisiana. Dr. Williams is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Streptococcal Group A Infection. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers. Dr. Williams is board certified in American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners.

    Advanced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Advanced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Referral may be required

    Adult Medicine Institute & Diagnostic Center

    1937 S Burnside Ave, 
    Gonzales, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Cammie Hilliard is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Gonzales, Louisiana. Dr. Hilliard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Streptococcal Group A Infection. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Streptococcal Group A Infection, Delayed Growth, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP). Dr. Hilliard is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Adolescent Medicine | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Adolescent Medicine | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required
    5642 W Main St, 
    Houma, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Leslie Ber is an Adolescent Medicine specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Houma, Louisiana. Dr. Ber is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Streptococcal Group A Infection. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Streptococcal Group A Infection, Viral Gastroenteritis, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, and Painful Menstrual Periods. Dr. Ber is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Family Medicine

    North Caddo Medical Center

    815 S Pine St, 
    Vivian, LA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Woods is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Vivian, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Woods is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Streptococcal Group A Infection. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Streptococcal Group A Infection, Dehydration, Morning Sickness, and Gingivostomatitis. Dr. Woods is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Family Medicine

    North Caddo Medical Center

    815 S Pine St, 
    Vivian, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Chandler is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Vivian, Louisiana. Dr. Chandler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Streptococcal Group A Infection. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Streptococcal Group A Infection, Gitelman Syndrome, and Dehydration. Dr. Chandler is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Internal Medicine

    Internal Medicine Associates Of Eunice

    351 Moosa Blvd, 
    Eunice, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Randall Miller is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Eunice, Louisiana. Dr. Miller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Streptococcal Group A Infection. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lymphangitis, Lung Metastases, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Family Medicine

    North Caddo Medical Center

    815 S Pine St, 
    Vivian, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Chase Herrera is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Vivian, Louisiana. Dr. Herrera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Streptococcal Group A Infection. His clinical expertise encompasses Streptococcal Group A Infection, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Costochondritis, and Tietz Syndrome. Dr. Herrera is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Experienced in Streptococcal Group A Infection

    Office

    14105 Highway 73 Ste 200, 
    Prairieville, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephanie Coleman-Lawrence is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Prairieville, Louisiana. Dr. Coleman-Lawrence is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Streptococcal Group A Infection. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Vitamin D Deficiency, Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome, and Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome. Dr. Coleman-Lawrence is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Family Medicine

    Desoto Hospital Association

    2026 Obrie St, 
    Zwolle, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Chi Lau is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Zwolle, Louisiana. Dr. Lau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Streptococcal Group A Infection. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Dr. Lau is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

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

    Breanna Campbell is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Campbell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Streptococcal Group A Infection. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strep Throat, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Osteomyelitis, and Infectious Arthritis. Dr. Campbell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Family Medicine

    Abbeville General Hospital

    220 North Rd, 
    Erath, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jacob Sellers is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Erath, Louisiana. Dr. Sellers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Streptococcal Group A Infection. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Vitamin D Deficiency. Dr. Sellers is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Family Medicine

    Prestige Urgent Care Inc

    3775 Youree Dr, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Umoh is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Umoh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Streptococcal Group A Infection. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, Dehydration, and Headache. Dr. Umoh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    North Louisiana Infectious Disease Consultants

    2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 150, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jihad El-Hayek is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. El-Hayek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Streptococcal Group A Infection. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, and Bacterial Gastroenteritis. Dr. El-Hayek is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Streptococcal Group A Infection?

    Group A Streptococcus (strep) is a caused by a bacterium found in the throat and on the skin and is a potentially life-threatening disease. Two severe forms of invasive strep are 1) “the flesh-eating bacteria” (necrotizing fasciitis) and 2) Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS). Both severe forms, however, are rare. Strep bacteria are spread through contact with infected persons or wounds. Necrotizing fasciitis can be caused by infected cuts, scrapes, burns, insect bites, puncture wounds, blunt trauma, and surgical wounds. While anyone can be infected with invasive strep, individuals with chronic diseases (cancer, diabetes, and chronic lung or heart disease), persons using steroid medications, individuals with skin lesions, and individuals living in residential communities (nursing homes, mental health facilities, and prisons, etc.) have a higher risk. In rare cases, invasive strep can cause pneumonia, organ failure, long-term heart problems, rapidly progressing life-threatening skin infection, and lead to amputations and death.

    When should I see a Streptococcal Group A Infection 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 Streptococcal Group A Infection 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 Streptococcal Group A Infection 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 Streptococcal Group A Infection 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 Streptococcal Group A Infection 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 Streptococcal Group A Infection doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Streptococcal Group A Infection 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 Streptococcal Group A Infection 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 Streptococcal Group A Infection 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 Streptococcal Group A Infection 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 Streptococcal Group A Infection doctors in Louisiana, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Streptococcal Group A Infection 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 Streptococcal Group A Infection doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Streptococcal Group A Infection 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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