Dr. Dean Scott Edell, MD

Dr. Dean Edell specializes in pulmonology and pediatrics, bringing together expertise in lung health and children's care. He earned his medical degree from the American University of The Caribbean School of Medicine and completed his residency at New York Medical College. With 39 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Edell speaks both English and Spanish to serve diverse patient communities.

Dr. Edell is affiliated with Rapides Regional Medical Center and practices across multiple locations in Louisiana, including Lafayette, New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Monroe, and Alexandria. He focuses on treating conditions such as asthma in both children and adults, as well as persistent cough. His expertise includes performing pulmonary function testing and bronchodilator reversibility testing to evaluate lung health, and he helps patients learn proper inhaler techniques. Patients have given Dr. Edell an average rating of 4.4 out of 5.