Summary

Dr. Claude Tellis specializes in internal medicine and pulmonology, bringing 56 years of comprehensive medical experience to patient care. They earned their medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans and completed residency training at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. This extensive background has equipped them with deep expertise in managing complex respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

Dr. Tellis practices at Baton Rouge General Medical Center Mid City and maintains locations throughout Baton Rouge, Louisiana. They focus on treating coronary artery disease, including specialized care for women with heart conditions, and mitral valve regurgitation. Their procedural expertise includes central venous catheter placement and transesophageal echocardiograms, which are important diagnostic tools for heart and lung conditions. Patients consistently rate Dr. Tellis highly, giving them an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • 4.3
  • 56 years of experience
  • 2 insurance plans accepted
  • Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations

Office Locations

Dr. Claude Jenkins Tellis has 2 locations

Ochsner Health System

9001 Summa AveBaton Rouge, LA 70809

Claude Jenkins Tellis Md

5317 Lost Oak DrBaton Rouge, LA 70817

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Dr. Claude Jenkins Tellis, MDDr. Lawrence D. Counts, MDDr. Ronald Ernest Fields, MDDr. Charles Lane Pearson, MD
Internal MedicineInternal MedicineCritical Care MedicineCritical Care Medicine
4.3 
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56 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience 24 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Baton Rouge , LASHREVEPORT , LABaton Rouge , LABaton Rouge , LA
Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Med School: Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Claude Jenkins Tellis

  • Meritain Health
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Claude Jenkins Tellis has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Claude Jenkins Tellis has the following 8 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

56 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

Medical School

Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New OrleansGraduated in 1970

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