Summary

Dr. Walter Brown is a pulmonologist with over four decades of experience treating respiratory conditions. He earned his medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine and completed his residency at LSU Health Sciences. With 41 years in practice, Dr. Brown has developed extensive expertise in diagnosing and managing complex lung disorders. He is fluent in English.

Dr. Brown practices at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center in Lafayette, Louisiana. He specializes in treating breathing problems and shortness of breath in patients. His practice focuses on managing COPD with multiple health complications. Dr. Brown performs pulmonary function testing to assess lung capacity and bronchodilator reversibility testing to evaluate treatment responses.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

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

Office Location

Walter Dwayne Brown

155 Hospital Dr Ste 101Lafayette, LA 70503

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41 Years of Experience 49 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience 53 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English
Lafayette , LAAlexandria , LACorpus Christi , TXWest Monroe , LA
Med School: University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine Med School: Mc Gill Univ Fac Of Med Med School: Samara State Medical University Med School: University Of Melbourne Faculty Of Medicine Dentistry & Health Sciences
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Walter Dwayne Brown

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Ambetter - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Home State Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Mutual of Omaha - 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

Walter Dwayne Brown has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Walter Dwayne Brown 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

41 Years Experience

Walter Dwayne Brown holds an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Lsu Health Sciences.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine in 1985.

NPI Number

Walter Dwayne Brown's NPI number is 1053305482.

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Walter Dwayne Brown is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center.
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Walter Dwayne Brown speaks English.
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