Summary

Dr. Stephen Kantrow is a pulmonologist with 38 years of experience treating conditions affecting the lungs and respiratory system. He completed his medical education at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans and pursued extensive training at Duke University, including his internship in 1989, residency in 1991, and fellowship in 1995. Dr. Kantrow also completed additional training at Veterans Affairs Medical Center in 1994 and a fellowship at University of Washington Medical Center in 1993. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Kantrow practices at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, and maintains hospital privileges at University Medical Center New Orleans. His expertise includes caring for patients with serious neurological conditions like ALS and managing respiratory failure when breathing becomes difficult. He also treats swallowing disorders that can affect breathing and nutrition. Dr. Kantrow performs specialized lung function tests to evaluate how well patients breathe and uses advanced treatments like therapeutic hypothermia for certain conditions. Patients rate him 5.0 out of 5 stars for his care.
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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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Speaks English Speaks Vietnamese, Spanish, English Speaks Arabic, English Speaks English
New Orleans , LAHouma , LAMetairie , LANew Orleans , LA
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: University Of Kansas School Of Medicine Med School: Armed Forces Medical College
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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 is affiliated with University Medical Center New Orleans.
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