The 20 Best Tongue Cancer Doctors Near Me in Baton Rouge, LA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Tongue Cancer near Baton Rouge, LA. Of these, 15 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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19 providers found
    Distinguished in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    4950 Essen Ln Ste A, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    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.

    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 
     (6.0 miles away)
    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
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    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.

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    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    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.

    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

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

    4950 Essen Ln, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jingya Wang is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Wang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Laryngeal Cancer.

    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    Advanced in Tongue Cancer

    Hematology Oncology Associates Of Baton Rouge

    4950 Essen Ln, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bryan Bienvenu is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Bienvenu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, and Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.

    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    General Surgery

    Our Lady Of The Lake Head And Neck Center

    4950 Essen Ln Ste 400, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sagar Kansara is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Kansara 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 Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Mikulicz Disease, Gastrostomy, and Laryngectomy.

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

    Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group LLC

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 6000, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vince David is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. David is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 70 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiosarcoma, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer

    Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group LLC

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 6000, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Greg Bizette is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Bizette is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 61 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

    Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center In Baton Rouge

    4950 Essen Ln, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Henkelmann is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Henkelmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Prostate Cancer.

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

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

    4950 Essen Ln, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maurice King is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. King is rated as an Experienced 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 Trigeminal Neuralgia, Laryngeal Cancer, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Posterior Fossa Tumor.

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

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

    4950 Essen Ln, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Konstantin Kovtun is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Kovtun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Familial Prostate Cancer, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

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

    Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center At Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    8585 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Dzeda is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Dzeda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Breast Cancer, and Metastatic Brain Tumor.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    General Surgery

    Vista Surgical Hospital

    9032 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Daigle is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Daigle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Infant Hearing Loss, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology

    Office

    4950 Essen Ln Ste A, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Phillip Glenn is an Otolaryngologist and an Allergy and Immunologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Glenn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retropharyngeal Abscess, Sialadenitis, Angioedema, Gastrostomy, and Laryngectomy.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    4950 Essen Ln Ste A, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rohan Ramchandra is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Ramchandra 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 Sialadenitis, Mikulicz Disease, Branchial Cleft Cyst, Thyroidectomy, and Glossectomy.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer

    Hematology/Oncology Clinic

    8595 Picardy Ave Ste 400, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Mccanless is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Mccanless is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuroendocrine Tumor, Paget Disease of the Breast, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    General Surgery

    Office

    4950 Essen Ln Ste A, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Nuss is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Nuss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Glomus Tympanum Tumor, Glomus Jugulare Tumor, Thyroidectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer

    Ochsner Cancer Center - Baton Rouge

    17050 Medical Center Drive, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    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.

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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 near Baton Rouge, 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 Tongue Cancer doctor near Baton Rouge, 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 Tongue Cancer doctors near Baton Rouge, 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 Tongue Cancer doctors near Baton Rouge, 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 Tongue Cancer doctor near Baton Rouge, 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 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 near Baton Rouge, 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 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 near Baton Rouge, LA?

    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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