Summary

Dr. James Cotelingam is a physician specializing in hematology and pathology with six decades of clinical experience. He earned his medical degree from Christian Medical College Ludhiana and has built extensive expertise in blood disorders and laboratory medicine throughout his distinguished career. Dr. Cotelingam communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Cotelingam practices at Ochsner Louisiana State University Health Shreveport, serving patients in Shreveport, Louisiana. His clinical focus includes diagnosing and treating conditions such as breast cancer and various skin disorders. He performs specialized procedures including pathology tests and surgical pathology examinations. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.0 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3
  • 60 years of experience
  • 9 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Christian Medical College Ludhiana
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis

Office Locations

Dr. James D Cotelingam has 2 locations

Lsu Health Sciences Center Pathology

1501 Kings HwyShreveport, LA 71103
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Dr. James D Cotelingam

1541 Kings HwyShreveport, LA 71103

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Dr. James D Cotelingam, MDDr. Adaugo Nneka NwangumaDr. Johnny Bill CraigDr. Tanya Varma, MD
HematologyPathologyHematologyPathology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
60 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience 46 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Shreveport , LAShreveport , LAShreveport , LAIrving , TX
Med School: Christian Medical College Ludhiana Med School: Nnamdi Azikiwe University College Of Health Sciences Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport Med School: Himalayan Institute Of Medical Sciences
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James D Cotelingam

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Peoples Health

Medical Specialties

Dr. James D Cotelingam has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James D Cotelingam has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Acute Erythroblastic Leukemia
  • B-Cell Lymphoma (CBCL)
  • Bone Marrow Diseases
  • Chronic B-Cell Lymphocytic Leukemia
  • Glandular Cancer (Adenocarcinoma)
  • Hodgkin Disease
  • Lung Cancer (Small Cell Carcinoma)
  • Lymphoma
  • Multiple Myeloma (Cancer of Plasma Cells)
  • Multiple Primary Cancer
  • Myelodysplastic Syndromes
  • Pathology
  • Sezary Syndrome
  • Skin Cancer
  • Spleen Cancer (Splenic Neoplasms)
  • Urinary Bladder Cancer

Certifications, License, & Education

60 Years Experience

Dr. James D Cotelingam 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

Medical School

Graduated from Christian Medical College Ludhiana in 1966.

NPI Number

Dr. Cotelingam's NPI number is 1477571685.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. James Cotelingam affiliated with?
Dr. James Cotelingam is affiliated with Ochsner Louisiana State University Health Shreveport.
Does Dr. James Cotelingam accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. James Cotelingam accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Dr. James Cotelingam accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. James Cotelingam has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Is Dr. James Cotelingam accepting new patients?
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What languages does Dr. James Cotelingam speak?
Dr. James Cotelingam speaks English.

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