Dr. Erik Lappinen
Overview
Erik Lappinen is a Radiation Oncologist in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Lappinen is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Lappinen is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
900 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, LA 70433
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Erik Lappinen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Erik Lappinen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Erik Lappinen by calling their office at 985-338-5102. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Erik Lappinen a top-rated expert for Pleuropulmonary Blastoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Erik Lappinen is classified as an Distinguished expert for Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Erik Lappinen specialize in?
While Dr. Erik Lappinen is a Radiation Oncology, they have specific expertise in Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Metastatic Brain Tumor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Radiation Oncology.
Does Dr. Erik Lappinen participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Erik Lappinen has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. You can view a list of Dr. Erik Lappinen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Erik Lappinen accept my insurance?
Dr. Erik Lappinen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 985-338-5102 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Lung CancerDr. Lappinen isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Lappinen isDistinguished. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Advanced
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Lappinen isAdvanced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- AstrocytomaDr. Lappinen isAdvanced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
- Brain TumorDr. Lappinen isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Lappinen isAdvanced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Experienced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary GlandsDr. Lappinen isExperienced. Learn about Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands.
- Adenoid Cystic CarcinomaDr. Lappinen isExperienced. Learn about Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Lappinen isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Lappinen isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Lappinen isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Lappinen isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.