The 20 Best VEXAS Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Louisiana, US

Find the Top VEXAS Syndrome Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 32 doctor with experience in VEXAS Syndrome near Louisiana, US. Of these, 27 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in VEXAS Syndrome
    Advanced in VEXAS Syndrome

    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Kristin Johnson earned her medical degree from the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens, Ohio. Following graduation, she completed a family medicine internship at Sparrow Hospital, a Michigan State University teaching hospital in East Lansing, Michigan. She then completed her neurology residency at University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. She continued at University Hospitals Case Medical Center to complete a fellowship in neuromuscular medicine and EMG.Dr. Johnson’s clinical interests include neurological conditions of peripheral nerve and muscle, in addition to neuromuscular diagnostic testing such as EMG. She is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry and the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine.Dr. Johnson practices at the Ochsner Neuroscience Institute on the North Shore. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of VEXAS Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Liver Embolization.

    Experienced in VEXAS Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in VEXAS Syndrome
    Rheumatology

    Ochsner Health Center - O'Neal

    16777 Medical Center Dr, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Manuel Vargas is a Rheumatologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Vargas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of VEXAS Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Sjogren Syndrome, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Vargas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in VEXAS Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in VEXAS Syndrome
    Rheumatology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Dr. Zaken graduated with honors from the University of Kentucky and earned his medical degree from the University of Louisville. He completed his internship, residency and rheumatology fellowship at the University of South Florida in Tampa. A fellow of the American College of Rheumatology, Dr. Zakem is board certified in internal medicine and rheumatology and has been on staff at Ochsner since the end of 2000. Dr. Zakem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of VEXAS Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Relapsing Polychondritis.

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    Experienced in VEXAS Syndrome
    Experienced in VEXAS Syndrome

    Ochsner Specialty Health Center - Raceland

    141 Twin Oaks Drive, 
    Raceland, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jamie Huddleston is a Neurologist in Raceland, Louisiana. Dr. Huddleston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of VEXAS Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Headache, Migraine, and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). Dr. Huddleston is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in VEXAS Syndrome
    Experienced in VEXAS Syndrome

    Ochsner Hospital For Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

    1201 S Clearview Pkwy, Suite 1200, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Watkins is a Physiatrist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Watkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of VEXAS Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Stroke, and Cerebral Palsy. Dr. Watkins is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in VEXAS Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in VEXAS Syndrome
    Rheumatology

    North Oaks Urology Clinic

    15813 Paul Vega Md Dr Ste 400, 
    Hammond, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Harman Grewal is a Rheumatologist in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Grewal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of VEXAS Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Sarcoidosis, Lupus Nephritis, Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Raynaud Phenomenon.

    Advanced in VEXAS Syndrome
    Advanced in VEXAS Syndrome

    Green Clinic Surgical Hospital CRNA Group

    1200 S Farmerville St, 
    Ruston, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rochelle Metoyer is a Rheumatologist in Ruston, Louisiana. Dr. Metoyer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of VEXAS Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Rheumatoid Lung Disease, and Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis.

    Advanced in VEXAS Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in VEXAS Syndrome
    Rheumatology

    North Oaks Rheumatology Clinic

    15813 Paul Vega Md Dr Ste 400, 
    Hammond, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carl Gauthier is a Rheumatologist in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Gauthier is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of VEXAS Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, and Psoriasis.

    Advanced in VEXAS Syndrome
    Advanced in VEXAS Syndrome

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Nesheiwat is a Rheumatologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Nesheiwat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of VEXAS Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, and Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis.

    Experienced in VEXAS Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in VEXAS Syndrome
    Rheumatology

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hector Mena is a Rheumatologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Mena is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of VEXAS Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, and Tenosynovitis.

    Experienced in VEXAS Syndrome
    Experienced in VEXAS Syndrome

    Neurology Medical Clinic Of Cenla LLC

    3311 Prescott Rd Ste 216, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ariel Antezana is a Neurologist in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Antezana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of VEXAS Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, Cerebellar Degeneration, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

    Experienced in VEXAS Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in VEXAS Syndrome
    Rheumatology

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elena Cucurull is a Rheumatologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Cucurull is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of VEXAS Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Sjogren Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Gout, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Experienced in VEXAS Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in VEXAS Syndrome
    Rheumatology

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    726 N Acadia Rd Ste 3400, 
    Thibodaux, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Beau Boudreaux is a Rheumatologist in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Dr. Boudreaux is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of VEXAS Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Raynaud Phenomenon, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.

    Experienced in VEXAS Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in VEXAS Syndrome
    Rheumatology

    Our Lady Of The Lake Rheumatology Services

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 501A, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jen Karen is a Rheumatologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Karen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of VEXAS Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Sarcoidosis.

    Experienced in VEXAS Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in VEXAS Syndrome
    Rheumatology

    Freedman Clinic Of Internal Medicine LLP

    176 Versailles Blvd, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Agnes Solon is a Rheumatologist in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Solon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of VEXAS Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

    Experienced in VEXAS Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in VEXAS Syndrome
    Rheumatology

    Shriners Hospitals For Children-Shreveport

    3100 Samford Ave, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Pressly is a Rheumatologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Pressly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of VEXAS Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis.

    Experienced in VEXAS Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in VEXAS Syndrome
    Rheumatology

    Rheumatology And Osteoporosis Specialists AMC

    820 Jordan St Ste 201, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicole Cotter is a Rheumatologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Cotter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of VEXAS Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), and Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis.

    Experienced in VEXAS Syndrome
    Experienced in VEXAS Syndrome

    David L. Schneider MD Apmc

    1151 Barataria Blvd Ste 3100, 
    Marrero, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Mesa is a Rheumatologist in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Mesa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of VEXAS Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), VEXAS Syndrome, and MASS Phenotype.

    Experienced in VEXAS Syndrome
    Experienced in VEXAS Syndrome

    Arshan Naalbandion & Riad Hajmurad

    1010 Bayou Trace Dr, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arsham Naalbandian is a Neurologist in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Naalbandian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of VEXAS Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 8, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 20, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 5, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 15.

    Experienced in VEXAS Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in VEXAS Syndrome
    Rheumatology

    Lsuhsc Shreveport

    1501 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samina Hayat is a Rheumatologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Hayat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of VEXAS Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, Sarcoidosis, and Splenectomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of VEXAS Syndrome?

    VEXAS syndrome is a severe inflammatory syndrome caused by a genetic mutation in bone marrow.

    When should I see a VEXAS Syndrome 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 VEXAS Syndrome 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 VEXAS Syndrome 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 VEXAS Syndrome 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 VEXAS Syndrome 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 VEXAS Syndrome doctor search results page. 

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

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the VEXAS Syndrome 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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