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    MediFind found 150 doctor with experience in Shingles near Folsom, LA. Of these, 145 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

    Location:
    Folsom, LA, US
    150 providers found
    Christopher M. Foret
    Family Medicine
    Family Medicine

    St Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No 1

    82525 Hwy 25, 
    Folsom, LA 
     (0.4 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Foret is a Family Medicine provider in Folsom, Louisiana. Dr. Foret and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Fainting, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Foret is currently accepting new patients.

    Family Medicine
    Family Medicine
    82525 Highway 25, 
    Folsom, LA 
     (0.4 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Libeau Berthelot is a Family Medicine provider in Folsom, Louisiana. Dr. Berthelot and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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    Family Medicine
    Family Medicine
    82525 Highway 25, 
    Folsom, LA 
     (0.4 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark James is a Family Medicine provider in Folsom, Louisiana. Dr. James and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Penile Cancer, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Bronchitis, and Coronary Heart Disease.

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    Internal Medicine
    Internal Medicine

    St Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No 1

    1202 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
     (12.0 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Millet is an Internal Medicine provider in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Millet and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Millet is currently accepting new patients.

    Dermatology | Physician Assistant
    Dermatology | Physician Assistant

    The Dermatology Clinic Of St. Tammany Ii, LLC

    714 W 16th Ave, Grieshaber Dermatology, 
    Covington, LA 
     (11.7 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alan Crawford is a Dermatologist and a Physician Assistant in Covington, Louisiana. Crawford and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Plaque Psoriasis, Seborrheic Keratosis, Warts, and Psoriasis. Crawford is currently accepting new patients.

    Baldone Dermatology, Apmc

    150 Lakeview Cir, 
    Covington, LA 
     (12.0 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rhonda Baldone is a Dermatologist in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Baldone and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Seborrheic Keratosis, Warts, Rosacea, and Actinic Keratosis. Dr. Baldone is currently accepting new patients.

    Internal Medicine
    Internal Medicine

    East Jefferson Physicians Group LLC

    71192 Hwy 21, Suite 100, 
    Covington, LA 
     (12.0 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ulrich Starke is an Internal Medicine provider in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Starke and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Neurosarcoidosis, Sarcoidosis, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Starke is currently accepting new patients.

    Internal Medicine
    Internal Medicine

    St Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No 1

    1202 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
     (12.0 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Baier is an Internal Medicine provider in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Baier and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Breast Cancer, High Cholesterol, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Baier is currently accepting new patients.

    Family Medicine
    Family Medicine

    St Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No 1

    1202 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
     (12.0 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Catherine Pechon is a Family Medicine provider in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Pechon and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Pechon is currently accepting new patients.

    St Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No 1

    1202 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
     (12.0 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nathalie Mascherpa-Kerkow is a Family Medicine provider in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Mascherpa-Kerkow and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Mascherpa-Kerkow is currently accepting new patients.

    Internal Medicine
    Internal Medicine

    St Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No 1

    1202 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
     (12.0 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Katie Taranto is an Internal Medicine provider in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Taranto and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Polycythemia Vera, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Developmental Reading Disorder, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Taranto is currently accepting new patients.

    Family Medicine
    Family Medicine

    St Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No 1

    1202 S Tyler St, Attention Managed Care Departmen, 
    Covington, LA 
     (12.0 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Maria Roberts is a Family Medicine provider in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Roberts and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Muscle Spasms, Opisthotonos, Hyperhidrosis, and Hypertension. Dr. Roberts is currently accepting new patients.

    Internal Medicine
    Internal Medicine

    St Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No 1

    1202 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
     (12.0 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Bobrowski is an Internal Medicine provider in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Bobrowski and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Bobrowski is currently accepting new patients.

    Neurology | Sleep Medicine
    Neurology | Sleep Medicine
    209 Highland Park Plz, 
    Covington, LA 
     (12.3 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Srinivas Ganji is a Neurologist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Ganji and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Shingles, Post-Traumatic Epilepsy, and Migraine. Dr. Ganji is currently accepting new patients.

    Ochsner Clinic LLC

    1341 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
     (12.3 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristin Johnson is a Neurologist in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Johnson and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

    Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine
    Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine

    Ochsner Clinic LLC

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
     (12.3 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lowell Shih is an Anesthesiologist and a Pain Medicine provider in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Shih and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Sciatica, Chronic Pain, and Cervical Spondylosis. Dr. Shih is currently accepting new patients.

    Family Medicine
    Family Medicine

    Ochsner Clinic LLC

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
     (12.3 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Plaisance is a Family Medicine provider in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Plaisance and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Neuropathy, Osteomyelitis in Children, Coronary Heart Disease, and Osteomyelitis.

    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Ochsner Clinic LLC

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
     (12.3 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Crowder is a Family Medicine specialist and an Internal Medicine provider in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Crowder and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Idiopathic Edema, and Hypertension. Dr. Crowder is currently accepting new patients.

    Family Medicine
    Family Medicine

    Ochsner Clinic LLC

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
     (12.3 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Orgeron is a Family Medicine provider in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Orgeron and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Orgeron is currently accepting new patients.

    Ochsner Clinic LLC

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
     (12.3 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Maria Wilson is a Neurologist in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Wilson and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Neuralgia, Headache, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura. Dr. Wilson is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 03/06/2025

    What is the definition of Shingles?

    Shingles (also known as herpes zoster) results from infection by the varicella zoster virus. This common virus causes chickenpox (also known as varicella), which is characterized by itchy spots on the skin that cover the whole body and usually occurs in childhood or adolescence. After the body fights the initial infection, the varicella zoster virus remains in nerve cells for the rest of a person's life. Because the virus is controlled by immune system cells called T cells, it is generally inactive (latent) and typically causes no health problems. However, in some people, the virus becomes active again (reactivates) and causes shingles. Shingles can occur at any age, although it is rare in childhood and becomes more common after age 50.

    When should I see a Shingles doctor near Folsom, 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 Shingles doctor near Folsom, 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 Shingles doctors near Folsom, 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 Shingles doctors near Folsom, 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 Shingles doctor near Folsom, 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 Shingles doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Shingles 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 Shingles doctor near Folsom, 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 Shingles 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 Shingles 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 Shingles doctors near Folsom, LA?

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

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