25 of the Best Pediatricians Near Me in jefferson, LA

Looking for the best pediatrician near jefferson, LA? Find a top pediatrician near you in jefferson, LA who is an expert in your specific condition. A pediatrician is a doctor who treats a wide range of conditions for children under the age of 18.

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    Ochsner Health Center - Driftwood

    2120 Driftwood Blvd, 
    Kenner, LA 
     (6.4 miles away)
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    Norman Hill practices in Kenner, Louisiana. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, Gout, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Hill is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatrics and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Hill is currently accepting new patients.

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    Ochsner Health Center - Lapalco

    4225 Lapalco Blvd, 
    Marrero, LA 
     (7.4 miles away)
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    Dr. Joseph received his undergraduate degree in microbiology & immunology from the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida and his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Following this, he completed his internship and residency in internal medicine-pediatrics at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Joseph is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatrics and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Joseph is currently accepting new patients.

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    4901 Veterans Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.7 miles away)
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    Joan Griffith is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Griffith is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Obesity in Children, Hypertension, and Chronic Pain. Dr. Griffith is currently accepting new patients.

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    4545 Veterans Memorial Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (4.0 miles away)
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    Parisa Jamshidi is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Jamshidi is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Croup, Asthma in Children, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection. Dr. Jamshidi is currently accepting new patients.

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    3351 Severn Ave Ste 301, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.2 miles away)
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    Padmini Nagaraj is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Nagaraj is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Schizoaffective Disorder, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Anemia.

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    Children's Hospital New Orleans

    200 Henry Clay Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
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    Stephen Mac is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Mac is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Asthma in Children, Scarlet Fever, and Croup. Dr. Mac is currently accepting new patients.

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    Children's Hospital New Orleans

    200 Henry Clay Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (3.7 miles away)
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    Shamicka North is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. North is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Croup, and Diarrhea. Dr. North is currently accepting new patients.

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    Children's Hospital New Orleans

    200 Henry Clay Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (3.7 miles away)
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    Jason Gillon is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Gillon is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Croup, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, and Asthma in Children. Dr. Gillon is currently accepting new patients.

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    Children's Hospital New Orleans

    200 Henry Clay Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (3.7 miles away)
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    Drexel Proctor is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Proctor is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), and Croup. Dr. Proctor is currently accepting new patients.

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    Children's Hospital New Orleans

    200 Henry Clay Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
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    Plato Alexander is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Alexander is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia, Asthma in Children, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy. Dr. Alexander is currently accepting new patients.

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    Children's Hospital New Orleans

    200 Henry Clay Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (3.7 miles away)
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    Lydia Rabon is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Rabon is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Croup, Asthma in Children, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C). Dr. Rabon is currently accepting new patients.

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    Children's Hospital New Orleans

    200 Henry Clay Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (3.7 miles away)
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    Maya Jones is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Jones is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Croup, and Viral Gastroenteritis. Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.

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    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
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    Andrej Pogribny is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Pogribny is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Croup. Dr. Pogribny is currently accepting new patients.

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    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.5 miles away)
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    Daniel Nelson is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinopathy of Prematurity. Dr. Nelson is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology. Dr. Nelson is currently accepting new patients.

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    Ochsner Center For Primary Care & Wellness In New Orleans

    1401 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.5 miles away)
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    Dr. Oliver Mollere is a practicing physician located in Louisiana. He received his medical degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport. Following this, he completed his internship and residency at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Mollere is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Mollere is currently accepting new patients.

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    Ochsner Children’s Health Center - New Orleans

    1315 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
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    Patience Wildenfels is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypospadias. Dr. Wildenfels is board certified in American Board Of Urology - Pediatric Urology. Dr. Wildenfels is currently accepting new patients.

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    Ochsner Children’s Health Center - New Orleans

    1315 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.6 miles away)
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    Gabriella Mills is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia, Delayed Growth, and Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. Dr. Mills is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatrics. Dr. Mills is currently accepting new patients.

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    Ochsner Children’s Health Center - New Orleans

    1315 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.6 miles away)
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    Rayne Schexnayder is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rotor Syndrome. Dr. Schexnayder is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatrics. Dr. Schexnayder is currently accepting new patients.

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    Michael R. Boh Center For Child Development

    1319 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.7 miles away)
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    Robert Voigt is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. His clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Voigt is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatrics, American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatric Developmental Behavior, and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disability. Dr. Voigt is currently accepting new patients.

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    Ochsner Health Center - Old Metairie

    800 Metairie Rd, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (2.0 miles away)
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    Joshua Mizell is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Mizell is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatrics and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Mizell is currently accepting new patients.

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    Ochsner Health Center - Old Metairie

    800 Metairie Rd, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (2.0 miles away)
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    Betty Lo is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cluster Headache, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Osteopenia. Dr. Lo is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatrics and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Lo is currently accepting new patients.

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    Ochsner Health Center For Children - River Ridge

    9605 Jefferson Hwy, 
    Harahan, LA 
     (3.3 miles away)
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    English, Arabic
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    Anas Khouri is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Harahan, Louisiana. Her clinical expertise encompasses Biliary Dyskinesia and Jaundice. Dr. Khouri is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatrics. Dr. Khouri is currently accepting new patients.

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    Children's Hospital New Orleans

    200 Henry Clay Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (3.7 miles away)
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    Kathryn Hodgdon is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Her clinical expertise encompasses Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Asthma in Children, Croup, and Diarrhea. Dr. Hodgdon is currently accepting new patients.

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    Children's Hospital New Orleans

    200 Henry Clay Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (3.7 miles away)
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    Ayush Gupta is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children, Croup, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

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    Children's Hospital New Orleans

    200 Henry Clay Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (3.7 miles away)
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    Megan Maraynes is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scarlet Fever, Asthma in Children, Croup, and Viral Gastroenteritis. Dr. Maraynes is currently accepting new patients.

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    How do I find a Pediatrician near jefferson, LA?

    A Pediatrician is a type of primary care provider, and is responsible for your ongoing healthcare monitoring and maintenance, and is your first line of treatment. You should see your Pediatrician near jefferson, LA at least once a year. If new symptoms arise, they will also help you get properly diagnosed, although for many situations you will need to see a specialist near jefferson, LA to get diagnosed and treated.

    You can find a Pediatrician in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:
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    What are the different kinds of primary care providers, including Pediatricians,  near jefferson, LA?

    • A pediatrician is an expert in childhood growth and development and they are frequently the primary care provider for children under 18.
    • Adults near jefferson, LA generally see an Internist, a General Practitioner, or a Family Practitioner (often informally called a Family Doctor) for their primary care.
    • Older adults near jefferson, LA may see a Geriatrician, which is a provider that specializes in the care of older people.
    • Some women near jefferson, LA choose to receive their primary care from their OB/GYN (obstetrician/gynecologist), though if you have multiple medical issues, it may be in your best interest to find a primary care physician.

    How do I get a referral near jefferson, LA from my Pediatrician?

    Typically, your jefferson Pediatrician will refer you to a specialist if they believe it to be necessary. You can also explore your symptoms or research your diagnosis to see what kinds of providers commonly treat your health condition near jefferson, LA.

    Should I get a second opinion from another Pediatrician near jefferson, LA for my health condition?

    When you’re making important health decisions, it’s always recommended to get medical opinions from more than one provider, whether that be another Pediatrician or a specialist near jefferson, LA. If you just received a diagnosis from you Pediatrician, but something in your gut tells you to seek more guidance, it’s OK to consult with another doctor near jefferson, LA to get additional insight into your condition and care. Second opinions are highly valuable because they can either confirm or disprove your original diagnosis or provide different perspectives from different Pediatrician. Most doctors, including Pediatricians, will not get offended and welcome second opinions, especially if you were diagnosed with a serious or rare condition. You can even use MediFind to search for another Pediatrician or specialist near jefferson, LA who can provide a second opinion.

    How do I find a specialist near jefferson, LA, in addition to my Pediatrician, for my specific condition?

    There are over 7,000 conditions that providers, including Pediatricians and specialists need to treat. With so many conditions, it is nearly impossible for any provider to be an expert in every unique condition, even in just one geographic area like jefferson. However, plenty of research has shown that experience is the best predictor of expertise, and it is important to find a jefferson doctor who has a lot of experience with your particular condition. MediFind can help you find a doctor or a second opinion for your condition. 
    When talking with your Pediatrician, be honest and don’t hold anything back, since your doctor can only help you with the information you give them. Understanding the full picture will give your Pediatrician more to work with and help them provide you with the best care.

    How can I learn about the latest research and medical advances my Pediatrician in jefferson may know about?

    Pediatricians know there is new scientific research happening all the time, and in fact, it’s estimated that the total body of medical knowledge now doubles every 73 days. That’s a lot of information to keep up with, even for an excellent Pediatrician. MediFind can help you explore the latest medical advances, research, and breakthroughs for your health condition, giving you access to the same cutting-edge information as your jefferson Pediatrician.

    How can I research clinical trials my Pediatrician might tell me about, especially ones that are located near jefferson, LA?

    How can I research clinical trials my Pediatrician might tell me about, especially ones that are located near jefferson, LA?
    Depending on your specific health condition, your Pediatrician may bring up clinical trials near jefferson, LA during one of your appointments. The purpose of clinical trials is to find improvements or discoveries for diseases and treatments, and your Pediatrician may be working to stay on top of these developments, or refer you to a specialist who focuses on your condition. MediFind can help you easily search and filter clinical trials for your health condition, including those near jefferson, LA, that your Pediatrician might bring up. You can also learn more about what to consider when exploring clinical trials that you may wish to discuss with your Pediatrician.

    What should I bring with me to an appointment with my Pediatrician near jefferson, LA?

    Bring your list of concerns (or reasons for your visit) with you on a piece of paper or your phone, so you can easily recall them when speaking to your Pediatrician in jefferson. You may want to consider bringing a friend or loved one for support, and to help you recall the information after your Pediatrician visit. Bring a notebook so you can take notes, copies of your medical records (dating back at least one year), a list of current medications, supplements and allergies to medications, your family history of disease, and a list of symptoms (and details about how long they last and how often they occur) to discuss with your jefferson Pediatrician.

    When talking with your Pediatrician, be honest and don’t hold anything back, since your doctor can only help you with the information you give them. Understanding the full picture will give your Pediatrician more to work with and help them provide you with the best care.

    How can I get the most out of my Pediatrician appointment near jefferson, LA?

    Being a “good patient” isn’t just about listening to your Pediatrician. It’s about engaging in your health together to ensure you receive a high quality of care, which is called practicing patient autonomy. It’s important to be honest with your jefferson Pediatrician, and hide nothing, even if it’s embarrassing. You should also speak up and voice your concerns, and listen and ask questions of your Pediatrician. You may also consider doing your own research on your condition and talking to other patients before or after speaking with your Pediatrician.

    What questions should I ask my jefferson Pediatrician?

    A few topics you may wish to ask your Pediatrician about include: diagnosis details, symptom management, medical care, second opinions from other Pediatricians, whether you should see a specialist near jefferson, LA other than your Pediatrician, treatment plans, side effects, and expectations for follow-up appointments with your Pediatrician.

    Can a Pediatrician near jefferson, LA help me check symptoms?

    Depending on your symptoms,  a Pediatrician near jefferson, LA may be able to provide a different point of view on your health. You can also explore your symptoms and bring the results with you to your Pediatrician visit for discussion.

    What types of insurance are accepted by Pediatricians near jefferson, LA?

    You should always contact your Pediatrician’s office to make sure they take your health insurance. Every Pediatrician has different arrangements with insurance providers. The most commonly accepted insurance near jefferson, LA may not be the same as elsewhere, but some of the largest insurance providers are: Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield, Centene, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, HCSC (Health Care Service Corporation), CVS Health/Aetna, Kaiser Permanente, Molina Healthcare, and Cigna.

    How far should I travel to find the best Pediatrician near jefferson, LA?

    Despite our increasingly connected world, there are times when you need to see your Pediatrician in person in jefferson. For Pediatricians, this study concluded that people typically only travel about 18 minutes. So, a good rule of thumb is to select a primary care physician that is located near you in jefferson, somewhere between 15-30 minutes away. For more specialized care, you may need to travel considerably further, but look for specialists within 45 minutes of your home near jefferson, LA if possible.

    In recent years, many Pediatricians  have also adopted telehealth, also commonly called telemedicine, which is the use of digital technology to provide or supplement patient care. Telehealth can help reduce the burden of physical travel to your Pediatrician near jefferson, LA. You might wish to consider contacting your Pediatrician’s office to learn about the telehealth options they offer for jefferson, as well as your insurance provider.