Summary

Dr. Stephen Kantrow treats amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), respiratory failure, and chronic lung disease, and performs therapeutic hypothermia, pulmonary function testing, and bronchodilator reversibility testing. He has practiced pulmonology for 38 years and is affiliated with University Medical Center New Orleans.

Dr. Kantrow earned his medical degree from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans, completed residencies at Duke University Hospital-Med Ctr and Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and fellowships at the University of Washington Med Center and Duke University Hospital-Med Ctr. He sees patients in New Orleans, Louisiana. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Kantrow 5 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

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
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Ochsner Medical Center

1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121

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Speaks English
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Med School: LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans Med School: Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Bogota Facultad De Medicina Med School: Universitetet I Tromso Helsevitenskapelige Fakultet Med School: Oregon Health & Science University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by 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

Stephen Kantrow has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

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

Stephen Kantrow 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 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Duke University Hospital-Med Ctr in 1995 and University of Washington Med Center in 1993.

Residency

Completed their residency at Veterans Afairs Medical Center in 1994 and Duke University Hospital-Med Ctr in 1991.

Internship

Completed their internship at Duke University - GME in 1989.

Medical School

Graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1988.

NPI Number

Stephen Kantrow's NPI number is 1578512364.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What languages does Stephen Kantrow speak?
Stephen Kantrow speaks English.

Data Sources

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  • Healthcare system and provider network data

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