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

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 84 doctor with experience in Breast Cancer near Baton Rouge, LA. Of these, 48 are Experienced, 25 are Advanced and 11 are Distinguished.

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84 providers found
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    General Surgery

    Drs Coogan Drumm And Melton

    541 Shadows Ln Ste C, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Catherine Baucom is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Baucom is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Infection, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Breast Cancer, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy.

    Advanced in Breast Cancer
    Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in Breast Cancer
    Surgical Oncology

    Minimally Invasive Surgery Institute

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 612, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Lyons is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Lyons is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Breast Cancer
    Radiology
    Advanced in Breast Cancer
    Radiology

    Office

    7520 Perkins Rd Ste 290, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Harris is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Harris is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Breast Infection, Boils, Folliculitis, and Vagotomy.

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    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    General Surgery | Emergency Medicine | Surgical Oncology
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    General Surgery | Emergency Medicine | Surgical Oncology

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mindy Bowie is a General Surgeon and an Emergency Medicine provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Bowie is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Lump, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Bowie is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Breast Surgery. Dr. Bowie is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Breast Cancer
    Radiology
    Experienced in Breast Cancer
    Radiology

    Office

    7520 Perkins Rd Ste 290, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dane Mackey is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Mackey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Lung Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization.

    Experienced in Breast Cancer
    Experienced in Breast Cancer

    Office

    7520 Perkins Rd Ste 290, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chad Aultman is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Aultman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Vertigo, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

    Advanced in Breast Cancer
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Breast Cancer
    General Surgery

    Office

    3401 North Blvd Ste 330, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Bostick is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Bostick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Advanced in Breast Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Breast Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology

    Convenient Care LLC

    5439 Airline Hwy, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marshall Stagg is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Stagg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Philadelphia-Negative Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia, and Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia.

    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    General Surgery

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Christian is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Christian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Infection, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Vascular Surgery | General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Vascular Surgery | General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Everett Bonner is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Bonner is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Infection, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Giant Mammary Hamartoma, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Distinguished in Breast 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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast 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.

    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer

    Office

    4950 Essen Ln Ste 500, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Derrick Spell is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Spell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Colorectal Cancer.

    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer

    Office

    4950 Essen Ln Ste 500, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kellie Schmeeckle is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Schmeeckle is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Familial Colorectal Cancer.

    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer

    Office

    4950 Essen Ln Ste 500, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lauren Zatarain is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Zatarain is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL), and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Hematology
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Hematology

    Office

    4950 Essen Ln Ste 500, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Hanson is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Hanson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).

    Advanced in Breast Cancer
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Breast Cancer
    General Surgery

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Kyle Jakob is a board certified General Surgeon, and a member of American College of Surgeons. In addition to his responsibilities as Section Head, Dr. Jakob also serves as Chief of Staff of Ochsner Baton Rouge. He specializes in a wide range of cancer care including breast, skin, soft tissue (benign and malignant), GI tract, and Endocrine. Dr. Jakob offers multiple surgical options such as robotic, and laparoscopic assisted surgery. Dr. Jakob is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Lump, Obesity in Children, Paget Disease of the Breast, Colostomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Jakob is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. Dr. Jakob is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Breast Cancer
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Breast Cancer
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Oana Petcu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Petcu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Cellulitis, Hypertension, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Breast Cancer
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Breast Cancer
    Internal Medicine

    Primary Care Group

    5353 Florida Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Darakhshan Wahid is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Wahid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Breast Cancer
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Breast Cancer
    Nurse Practitioner

    Office

    K Long Hospital Lsu Unit 5825, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Deborah Smith is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Ms. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM), Paget Disease of the Breast, and Multiple Myeloma.

    Experienced in Breast Cancer
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Breast Cancer
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    4463 Hwy 1 S, 
    Port Allen, LA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Patrick is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Port Allen, Louisiana. Dr. Patrick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Breast Cancer?

    Breast cancer is cancer that starts in the tissues of the breast. There are two main types of breast cancer:

    • Ductal carcinoma starts in the tubes (ducts) that carry milk from the breast to the nipple. Most breast cancers are of this type.
    • Lobular carcinoma starts in the parts of the breast, called lobules, which produce milk.

    In rare cases, other kinds of breast cancer can start in other areas of the breast.

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

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Breast 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 Breast 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 Breast 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 Breast 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 Breast Cancer doctors near Baton Rouge, LA?

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

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