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

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The 20 Best Thalassemia Doctors near New Orleans, LA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Thalassemia near New Orleans, LA. Of these, 19 are Experienced.

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    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Hematology Oncology

    Ochsner Health Center - Baptist Napoleon Medical Plaza

    2820 Napoleon Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Sonnier is a Hematologist Oncology provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Sonnier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Sonnier 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 
     (4.2 miles away)
    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
    Experienced in Thalassemia

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Zoe Larned is an Oncologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Larned is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Bone Tumor, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Penile Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Larned is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Hematology Oncology

    The Gayle And Tom Benson Cancer Center

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

    Carter Davis is a Hematologist Oncology provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Davis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Ophthalmology

    Tulane University School Of Medicine

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

    Cindy Leissinger is an Ophthalmologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Leissinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Hemophilia A, Blood Clots, Sickle Cell Disease, and Hemophilia B.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Experienced in Thalassemia

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Boulmay is a Hematologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Boulmay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Experienced in Thalassemia

    Office

    1401 Foucher St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Salvador Caputto is a Hematologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Caputto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Sickle Cell Disease.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine

    Ochsner Center For Primary Care & Wellness In New Orleans

    1401 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Fernandez graduated summa cum laude from the University of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia, and earned her medical degree from LSU where she was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. She completed her internship and residency at Earl K. Long Medical Center in Baton Rouge. She is board certified in internal medicine and has been on staff at Ochsner since the Summer of 2001. Dr. Fernandez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome, Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1516 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarah Spadafina is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Spadafina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Experienced in Thalassemia

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Dalovisio is a Hematologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Dalovisio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Experienced in Thalassemia

    Bethesda Medical Clinic LLC

    1151 Barataria Blvd Ste 3400, 
    Marrero, LA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shibu Varughese is an Oncologist in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Varughese is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Muscle Spasms, Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Experienced in Thalassemia

    Ochsner Health Center - West Bank

    120 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Gretna, LA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    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
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine

    Ochsner Health Center - Lapalco

    4225 Lapalco Blvd, 
    Marrero, LA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Craig Ehrensing earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans and completed his internship and residency at Earl K. Long Memorial Hospital in Baton Rouge where he served as Chief Resident. He is board-certified in internal medicine and has been on staff at Ochsner since 2001. Dr. Ehrensing is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Geriatrics
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Geriatrics

    M D Pharmacy Inc

    712 Westbank Expy, 
    Westwego, LA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrea Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Westwego, Louisiana. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Renovascular Hypertension, and Nephrosclerosis.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Experienced in Thalassemia

    Ridgelake Health Center 4TH Floor Cancer Care And Infusion Center

    2121 Ridgelake Dr Fl 4, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jayne Gurtler is an Oncologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Gurtler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Lung Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Experienced in Thalassemia

    Ridgelake Health Center 4TH Floor Cancer Care And Infusion Center

    2121 Ridgelake Dr Fl 4, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Zacharia is a Hematologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Zacharia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Experienced in Thalassemia

    Ridgelake Health Center 4TH Floor Cancer Care And Infusion Center

    2121 Ridgelake Dr Fl 4, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Ellis is an Oncologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Ellis 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, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine

    Ochsner Medical Complex - Clearview

    4430 Veterans Memorial Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Dantagnan received his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine. Following this he completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Louisiana State University School of Medicine/Charity Hospital in New Orleans. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He has been on staff at Ochsner since 2019. His expertise is in primary care and internal medicine. Dr. Dantagnan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Hematology
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Hematology

    Office

    3800 Houma Blvd Ste 200, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Veith is a Hematologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Veith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Thrombocytopenia, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

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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 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 Thalassemia 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 Thalassemia 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 Thalassemia 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 Thalassemia 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 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 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 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 near New Orleans, LA?

    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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