The 20 Best Thalassemia Doctors Near Me in Louisiana, US

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The 20 Best Thalassemia Doctors in Louisiana, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 149 doctor with experience in Thalassemia near Louisiana, US. Of these, 139 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Bassam Abi
    Advanced in Thalassemia
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology
    Advanced in Thalassemia
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology

    St. Frances Cabrini Cancer Center – North

    2108 Texas Ave., Suite 3061, Suite 3061, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bassam Abi is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Abi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Thalassemia
    Distinguished in Thalassemia

    Office

    2770 3rd Ave, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Broussard is an Oncologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Broussard is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Hypersplenism, Polycythemia Vera, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Christopher Snead
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Hematology Oncology

    Cancer Center - Bossier City

    2541 Viking Dr., 
    Bossier City, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Snead is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Snead is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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    Neelima Chintapalli
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Hematology Oncology

    Cancer Center – Highland Medical Center

    1453 E. Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neelima Chintapalli is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Chintapalli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Angiosarcoma, Breast Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    S S. Boniol
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Oncology | Hematology
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Oncology | Hematology

    Cancer Center - Bossier City

    2541 Viking Dr., 
    Bossier City, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    S Boniol is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Boniol is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Iron Deficiency Anemia.

    Hafez Halawani
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Oncology | Hematology
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Oncology | Hematology

    Christus

    3330 Masonic Dr., 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hafez Halawani is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Halawani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Thrombocytopenia.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Hematology Oncology

    Ochsner Health Center - Robert Boulevard

    1120 Robert Blvd, 
    Slidell, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Smith, who is Board Certified in Hematology and Oncology, completed her fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at Tulane University School of Medicine in 2004 and her internship and residency in Internal Medicine at State University of New York Health Sciences Center at Brooklyn in 1996. She completed her Medical Education at the Jawaharal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research in India. Her professional memberships include the American College of Physicians, the American Medical Association and the Medical Council of India. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Lung Cancer.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine

    MDVIP - Baton Rouge, LA

    7444 Picardy Ave Ste A, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tasha Shamlin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Shamlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Mitochondrial Complex V Deficiency, and Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency. Dr. Shamlin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Experienced in Thalassemia

    Ochsner Cancer Center - Baton Rouge

    17050 Medical Center Drive, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Burke Brooks is an Oncologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Brooks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Myeloma, and Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia. Dr. Brooks is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Hematology Oncology

    Slidell Regional Cancer Center - A Campus Of Ochsner Medical Center

    1120 Robert Blvd, 
    Slidell, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ronald Leblanc is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Slidell, Louisiana. Dr. Leblanc is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes. Dr. Leblanc is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Hematology Oncology

    Ochsner Cancer Center Of Acadiana At Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

    1211 Coolidge Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Victoria Panelli is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Panelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Lung Cancer. Dr. Panelli is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Hematology Oncology

    The Gayle And Tom Benson Cancer Center

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Laura Finn is a Hematologist Oncology provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Finn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Finn is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Hematology Oncology

    Ochsner Cancer Center Of Acadiana At Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

    1211 Coolidge Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Cain is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Cain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Polycythemia Vera, Lynch Syndrome, Colorectal Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Cain is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Hematology Oncology

    Slidell Regional Cancer Center - A Campus Of Ochsner Medical Center

    1120 Robert Blvd, 
    Slidell, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Allen Calabresi is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Slidell, Louisiana. Dr. Calabresi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Lung Cancer. Dr. Calabresi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Experienced in Thalassemia

    Ochsner Health Center - West Bank

    120 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Gretna, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sophy Jancich is an Oncologist in Gretna, Louisiana. Dr. Jancich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Pancreatic Cancer. Dr. Jancich is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine

    The Family Doctors

    8383 Millicent Way, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lauren Landry is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Landry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Premature Ovarian Failure, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Hematology Oncology

    St. Tammany Cancer Center - A Campus Of Ochsner Medical Center

    900 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gordon Wadge is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Wadge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Ampullary Cancer, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Lung Adenocarcinoma. Dr. Wadge is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine

    The Family Doctors

    8383 Millicent Way, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Eskander is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Eskander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Premature Ovarian Failure, Infertility, Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia, and Macroamylasemia.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Hematology Oncology

    St. Charles Parish Hospital

    1057 Paul Maillard Rd Steb 1402, 
    Luling, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Griffin is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Luling, Louisiana. Dr. Griffin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET), and Iron Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Griffin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine

    Internal Medicine Associates

    8001 Youree Dr Ste 400, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mohammed Syed is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Syed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Folate Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration. Dr. Syed is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Thalassemia?

    Thalassemia is a blood disorder passed down through families (inherited) in which the body makes an abnormal form or inadequate amount of hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. The disorder results in large numbers of red blood cells being destroyed, which leads to anemia.

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

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

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

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