Summary

Dr. Billy Joe Rosson specializes in pulmonology, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of lung and respiratory conditions. He earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport and completed his residency at LSU Health Sciences. With 37 years of experience treating patients with complex respiratory disorders, Dr. Rosson has developed extensive expertise in pulmonary medicine. He speaks English with his patients.

Dr. Rosson practices at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center in Lafayette, Louisiana. He treats patients with breathing problems, respiratory failure, and chronic lung disease. His clinical expertise includes performing pulmonary function testing to assess lung capacity and bronchodilator reversibility testing to evaluate treatment responses. Dr. Rosson also provides therapeutic hypothermia when medically appropriate. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.5 based on their care experiences.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 37 years of experience
  • 46 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Lsu Health Sciences
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Dr. Billy Joe Rosson Jr

155 Hospital Dr Ste 101Lafayette, LA 70503

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PulmonologyPediatricsNurse PractitionerNurse Practitioner
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4.5 
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37 Years of Experience 46 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, Arabic Speaks English
Lafayette , LAMetairie , LALAFAYETTE , LAOpelousas , LA
Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Billy Joe Rosson Jr

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • All Savers Insurance
  • Ambetter - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Golden Rule
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • Optum Health
  • Palmetto GBA
  • Palmetto GBA - Medicare
  • Pan-American Life Insurance Group
  • Peoples Health
  • Physicians Mutual
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Vantage Health Plan, Inc.
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Billy Joe Rosson Jr has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Billy Joe Rosson Jr has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Emphysema
  • Pneumonia
  • Pulmonologist
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

37 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Lsu Health Sciences

Medical School

Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In ShreveportGraduated in 1989

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Dr. Billy Joe Rosson Jr is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center.
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Dr. Billy Joe Rosson Jr's office is located at 155 Hospital Dr Ste 101, Lafayette, LA, 70503.
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