Summary

Dr. Walter Dwayne Brown has practiced pulmonology for 41 years and is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center. He treats chest wall pain, chest pain, and chest problems, and performs therapeutic hypothermia, pulmonary function testing, and bronchodilator reversibility testing. Dr. Brown earned his medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine and completed his residency at LSU Health Sciences. He sees patients in Lafayette, Louisiana.

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
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Walter Dwayne Brown

155 Hospital Dr Ste 101Lafayette, LA 70503

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Lafayette , LANew Orleans , LAAlexandria , LALafayette , LA
Med School: University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Med School: University Of Tripoli Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Honduras Facultad De Ciencias Medicas
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is Walter Dwayne Brown's office located?
Walter Dwayne Brown's office is located at 155 Hospital Dr Ste 101, Lafayette, LA, 70503.
Which hospitals is Walter Dwayne Brown affiliated with?
Walter Dwayne Brown is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center.
What languages does Walter Dwayne Brown speak?
Walter Dwayne Brown speaks English.

Data Sources

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