Lung Cancer Specialists in Louisiana
5 verified specialists treating lung cancer are listed for Louisiana. Coverage is strongest around Zachary, Hammond, and New Orleans. Common hospital affiliations include Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge General Medical Center, and Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center.


Charles Wood, MD
Radiation Oncologist, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center
Oncology
Zachary, LA20+ years
Radiation Oncology


Maurice King, M.D.
Oncology
Hammond, LA30+ years15+ pubs
Radiation Oncology


Andrew Newton, MD
Surgical Oncology
Oncology
New Orleans, LA10+ years77+ pubs
Surgical Oncology


Mark Sides, MD
Oncology
New Orleans, LA10+ years
Medical Oncology


Joshua Parks, MD
Colon and Rectal Surgical Oncology
Oncology
Slidell, LA20+ years29+ pubs
Surgical Oncology
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this list of lung cancer specialists in Louisiana built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Lung Cancer as a clinical focus area and whose practice state is Louisiana. Providers are ordered by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals).
What should I look for when choosing a lung cancer specialist in Louisiana?
Start with clinical fit. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, and how the profile describes their approach to lung cancer. Many of these specialists are concentrated in major medical centers — drill into a specific city below to see who's nearest you.
Are these lung cancer specialists accepting new patients in Louisiana?
Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times.
What is Lung Cancer?
Lung Cancer is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches lung cancer care.