Summary

Dr. Stephen Kantrow is a pulmonologist with 38 years of experience treating lung and respiratory conditions. He earned his medical degree from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans and completed his internship at Duke University in 1989. Dr. Kantrow pursued extensive training with residencies at both Duke University Hospital-Medical Center and Veterans Affairs Medical Center, finishing in 1991 and 1994 respectively. His fellowship training includes specialized programs at the University of Washington Medical Center in 1993 and Duke University Hospital-Medical Center in 1995. He speaks English.

Dr. Kantrow practices at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, and maintains affiliations with University Medical Center New Orleans. His clinical expertise focuses on complex respiratory conditions including ALS and respiratory failure, as well as swallowing difficulties that can affect breathing. He performs specialized lung function testing and bronchodilator reversibility testing to evaluate how well patients' lungs work. Patients consistently rate Dr. Kantrow highly, giving him an average score of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 38 years of experience
  • 28 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Duke University Hospital-Med Ctr
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Ochsner Medical Center

1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121

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Dr. Stephen Kantrow, MDDr. Ibrahim K El-Abbassi, MDDr. Vernon Edvert Chee, MDDr. Kevin Michael Dischert, MD
PulmonologyCritical Care MedicinePulmonologyInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients
4.3 
38 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience 33 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Vietnamese, Spanish, English Speaks English
New Orleans , LAHouma , LANew Orleans , LARock Island , IL
Med School: LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans Med School: American University Of Beirut Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Stephen Kantrow

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana - Federal Employees Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Peoples Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Stephen Kantrow has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Stephen Kantrow has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Emphysema
  • Pneumonia
  • Pulmonologist
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Duke University Hospital-Med Ctr1995
University of Washington Med Center1993

Residency

Veterans Afairs Medical Center1994
Duke University Hospital-Med Ctr1991

Internship

Duke University - GME1989

Medical School

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New OrleansGraduated in 1988

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Dr. Stephen Kantrow speaks English.
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Dr. Stephen Kantrow's office is located at 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA, 70121.
Which hospitals is Dr. Stephen Kantrow affiliated with?
Dr. Stephen Kantrow is affiliated with University Medical Center New Orleans.

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