The 20 Best Tongue Cancer Doctors Near Me in Louisiana, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 127 doctor with experience in Tongue Cancer near Louisiana, US. Of these, 109 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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127 providers found
    Distinguished in Tongue Cancer
    Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
    Distinguished in Tongue Cancer
    Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

    Lsuhsc Shreveport

    1501 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dongsoo Kim is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Kim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tongue Cancer, Leukoplakia, Mouth Ulcers, Gastrostomy, and Bone Graft.

    Distinguished in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    4950 Essen Ln Ste A, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael David is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. David is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, Thyroidectomy, and Glossectomy.

    Distinguished in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    Lsuhsc Shreveport

    1501 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cherie-ann Nathan is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Nathan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. She is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

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    Distinguished in Tongue Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Tongue Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology

    Willis Knighton Hematology/Oncology North

    2600 Kings Hwy Ste 300, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tyler Lash is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Lash is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 66 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Lash is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    Advanced in Tongue Cancer

    Lsuhsc Shreveport

    1501 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Horacio D'agostino is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. D'agostino is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tongue Cancer, Peripheral Artery Disease, Thyroid Cancer, and Papillary Thyroid Cancer.

    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    The Gayle And Tom Benson Cancer Center

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

    Dr. Brian Moore is a surgical oncologist with a focus on head and neck surgery at Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center. A native of Bowling Green, Kentucky, Brian A. Moore, MD, FACS, earned both his Bachelor of Arts and Doctor of Medicine degrees from Tulane University. After finishing a residency in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery at Vanderbilt University, he completed a fellowship in head and neck surgical oncology and reconstruction at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Moore served as chief of surgery in the United States Air Force at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, where he attained the rank of lieutenant colonel. He joined Ochsner Medical Center in 2011 as the director of head and neck surgical oncology and vice-chairman of the otolaryngology department. Dr. Moore has been system chairman of otorhinolaryngology and communication sciences since June of 2015, leading the department through a period of significant growth and continuing the department's legacy of excellence that is reflected in its regular listing among the Top 50 ENT Departments by U.S. News and World Report. Dr. Moore has served as the director of the Ochsner Cancer Institute since February 2017 and was formally appointed to the position in the summer of 2018. In this system role and as an associate medical director for the South Shore region, Dr. Moore's responsibilities include supporting the multidisciplinary teams that drive patient-centered, innovative cancer care across Ochsner Health, and guiding the expansion of the Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center, its programs and personnel. He also serves as an associate dean of clinical affairs for the Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine (XOCOM). As associate dean of XOCOM, he is responsible for all aspects of XOCOM’s clinical affiliations and relationships and ensuring that the activities of the clinical faculty are well-coordinated across XOCOM and Ochsner. His publications, book chapters and invited articles focus on advanced cutaneous malignancy, or skin cancer, functional results of head and neck reconstruction and contemporary treatment of head and neck cancer with a focus on quality outcomes. Along with Randal Weber, MD, he co-edited a textbook on skin cancer of the head and neck, Cutaneous Malignancy of the Head and Neck: A Multidisciplinary Approach. Dr. Moore is an active member of multiple professional societies and has held several national offices. He was appointed to the commission on cancer in 2017 as the representative of the American Head and Neck Society. Dr. Moore is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Salivary Gland Tumors, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Tongue Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Moore is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology. Dr. Moore is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    Advanced in Tongue Cancer

    The Gayle And Tom Benson Cancer Center

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

    Christian Hasney is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Hasney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Laryngectomy, and Glossectomy. Dr. Hasney is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology. Dr. Hasney is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    St. Frances Cabrini Cancer Center - South

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

    Lawrence Menache is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Menache is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Laryngeal Cancer, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). Dr. Menache is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Oncology | Hematology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Oncology | Hematology

    Christus

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

    Hafez Halawani is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Halawani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Thrombocytopenia. Dr. Halawani is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

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

    900 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Erik Lappinen is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Lappinen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Lappinen is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Radiation Oncology. Dr. Lappinen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Jonathan Owens is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Owens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Infant Hearing Loss, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Owens is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology. Dr. Owens is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Internal Medicine

    Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center-Essen Lane (Main Campus)

    4950 Essen Ln, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Fields is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Fields is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, and Salivary Gland Tumors.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Hematology Oncology

    Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics

    2390 W Congress St, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sudhir Aggarwal is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Aggarwal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuroendocrine Tumor, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Aggarwal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Hematology Oncology

    Ochsner Health Center - Robert Boulevard

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

    Shaun Xiao is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Slidell, Louisiana. Dr. Xiao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Xiao is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medicine, American Osteopathic Board Of Emergency Medicine - Hematology/Oncology, American Osteopathic Board Of Emergency Medicine - Oncology - Medical, American Osteopathic Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology/Oncology, American Osteopathic Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, and American Osteopathic Board Of Internal Medicine - Oncology - Medical. Dr. Xiao is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer

    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 practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Brooks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia, and Lung Adenocarcinoma. Dr. Brooks is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology/Oncology. Dr. Brooks is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Hematology Oncology

    Ochsner Health Center - Kenner

    200 W Esplanade Ave, 
    Kenner, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Laura Chauvin is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Kenner, Louisiana. Dr. Chauvin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Dr. Chauvin is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology/Oncology. Dr. Chauvin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Suma Satti is an Oncologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Satti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Satti is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology/Oncology. Dr. Satti is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Duncan Hanby is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Hanby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sinusitis, Infant Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, and DFNB1. Dr. Hanby is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology. Dr. Hanby is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    Ochsner Health Center - Slidell Campus Building 1

    1850 Gause Blvd E, 
    Slidell, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Timothy Schneider is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Slidell, Louisiana. Dr. Schneider is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, and Laryngeal Nerve Damage. Dr. Schneider is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology. Dr. Schneider is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Amy Rabalais practices pediatric otolaryngology at Ochsner Health in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She attended the University of Texas for her undergraduate studies and earned her medical degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. She completed her otolaryngology residency at Louisiana State University. Dr. Rabalais is trained in all areas of general otolaryngology. Dr. Rabalais is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Otitis, Infant Hearing Loss, Vertigo, and Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss. Dr. Rabalais is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology. Dr. Rabalais is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Tongue Cancer?

    Tongue (oral) cancer can occur in different areas of the oral cavity, such as on the surface of the tongue in the mouth, or at the base of the tongue in the throat. Causes of tongue cancer include tobacco and heavy alcohol use, a weakened immune system, infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV) or a previous history of head and neck cancer. The risk of tongue cancer is higher in males. In time tongue cancers may spread to other areas of the mouth, head, and neck. Most oral cancers are squamous cell carcinomas.

    When should I see a Tongue Cancer 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 Tongue Cancer 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 Tongue Cancer 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 Tongue Cancer 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 Tongue Cancer 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 Tongue Cancer doctor search results page. 

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

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Tongue Cancer 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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