1,027 Family Physicians Found in Metairie, LA

We found 1,027 Family Physicians available in Metairie, LA with an average 4 stars across 3,378 reviews. Find the best one for your needs by years of experience, distance, reviews on Vitals, and more through the filters provided below. Currently, 454 Family Physicians listed are accepting new patients and 372 accept Medicare.

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Christopher Brian Rue

Family Medicine
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA1.4 mi
Chris Rue, APRN, FNP-C, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with more than 15 years of clinical experience and a focused specialty in hormone optimization and medically supervised weight management. View Profile

Michael Dean Kotler, MD

Emergency Medicine
46 years exp
Accepting New Patients
New Orleans, LA3.4 mi
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Dr. Michael Zeringue, MD, MPH

Sports Medicine
Had a good bedside manner
21 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA0.9 mi
Michael Zeringue, MD, MPH is a triple board certified physician in Pain Management, Sports Medicine, and Family Medicine and specializes in interventional spine and ultrasound-guided injections. View Profile

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Dr. Daniel Salmeron, MD

Family Medicine
24 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA0.9 mi
"I have found that he listens and explains things well. I have seen him for several years and am quite satisfied." View Profile

Dr. John Gabriel Finney, MD

Family Medicine
43 years exp
Metairie, LA0.9 mi
"Almost impossible to describe my experience with Dr. John Finney I have always been Able to get my appointments as soon as needed, he is always ready to listen, understands " View Profile

Dr. Vincent Anthony Culotta, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology
52 years exp
Metairie, LA1.0 mi
"Dr. Culotta was such a wonderful doctor. I literally almost cried once I found out he retired. He was always very concerned about my health pregnant or not." View Profile

Dr. Bertha Henderson Daniels, MD

Family Medicine
29 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA0.9 mi
"Dr. Daniels is a very rare dr in the fact that she is compassionate, follows up and gets to know her patients very well." View Profile

Dr. Penelope Celeste Treece, MD

Family Medicine
36 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA0.6 mi
"I was seen within 10 minutes. A very clean environment and friendly staff. Never a disappointment when I leave." View Profile

Dr. Hector Mauricio Cabrera, MD

Family Medicine
32 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA0.9 mi
"Great doctor." View Profile

Dr. Rade Nicholas Pejic, MD

Family Medicine
25 years exp
Metairie, LA0.9 mi
"Dr. Pejic has been my GP for a good many years now. He has always been professional, compassionate, kind, and committed." View Profile

Dr. Vaughn Ray Meiners, MD

Family Medicine
24 years exp
Metairie, LA0.9 mi
"I really like Dr Meiners. He's a very nice man with a very pleasant bedside manner. I did not feel rushed." View Profile

Dr. Karl Neal Hanson, MD

Family Medicine
42 years exp
Metairie, LA1.0 mi
"Very knowledgeble and to the point! Glad he is my doctor." View Profile

Dr. Sherri Renee Godbey, MD

Family Medicine
30 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA0.7 mi
"Dr. Godbey is old school." View Profile

Dr. Osei B Prempeh, MD

Family Medicine
32 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA0.7 mi
"Very professional! Very patient! Very knowledgeable! Cares about the well being of the individuals!" View Profile

Dr. Sarah Winkelmeyer Holt, DO

Family Medicine
40 years exp
Metairie, LA1.4 mi
"She is a wonderful physician!" View Profile

Dr. Tara G Berner, MD

Family Medicine
26 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA1.5 mi
"Best doctor I've ever seen. She is caring and skilled. Always willing to work with you to find the best solution. She uses MyOchsner to communicate with patients." View Profile

Dr. Michael Zeringue, MD, MPH

Sports Medicine
Had a good bedside manner
21 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA0.9 mi
Michael Zeringue, MD, MPH is a triple board certified physician in Pain Management, Sports Medicine, and Family Medicine and specializes in interventional spine and ultrasound-guided injections. View Profile

Dr. Wei Guo, MD

Family Medicine
37 years exp
Accepting New Patients
METAIRIE, LA1.9 mi
"Both my husband and I have seen Dr. Guo for illness and found his manner to be polite and straight to the point." View Profile

Dr. Michael Gardner Russo, MD

Family Medicine
35 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA0.9 mi
"I'm a former employee of Dr. Russo. I worked for him twice, back in 2001-2002, and again in 2004. Dr. Russo has always gave the very best care to all his patients." View Profile

Dr. Artemus A Flagg, MD

Pain Medicine
24 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA1.0 mi
Dr. Artemus A Flagg, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Metairie, LA, with other offices in Covington, LA and Hammond, LA(and 7 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Tenille Ottley-Sharpe, MD

Family Medicine
17 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA2.6 mi
"Dr Sharpe did a great job." View Profile

Dr. Richard K Imsais, MD

Family Medicine
17 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA1.5 mi
"Very good session. Dr. Imsais was very thorough in his analysis of my tests. Answered all my questions, and I left his office feeling calm and secure." View Profile

Dr. Dave Elton Williams, MD

Family Medicine
35 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA1.4 mi
"Very professional. I felt like he was listening to me as busy as he was. Thank you for your kindness." View Profile

Dr. Douglas Terry Mehaffie, MD

Emergency Medicine
28 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA0.9 mi
"My first time at Westbank Urgent Care was amazing! The staff really cared about me and they made my visit as easy as possible." View Profile

Dr. Kelvin John Contreary, MD

Surgery
49 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA0.9 mi
"Dr.contreary has treated my family for many years. You feel like you are the only patient that day. For my family, he is the best." View Profile

Dr. Mohammed Yousuf, MD

Family Medicine
42 years exp
Metairie, LA1.4 mi
"Dr. Yousuf is a very good doctor. I have seen in a few times on my visits . Would I see him again absolutely ." View Profile

Dr. Gabriel Antonio Vargas Bodas, MD

Internal Medicine
42 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA0.7 mi
Dr. Gabriel Antonio Vargas Bodas, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Metairie, LA, with other offices in Metairie, LA and Bogalusa, LA(and 7 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Kashmir Kaur Rai, MD

Family Medicine
32 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA0.9 mi
"I have been Dr. Rai's patient for nearly 18 mos and my improved blood test indicate that this approach has been effective for me." View Profile

Dr. Carol Lynn Smothers-Swift, MD

Family Medicine
33 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA0.9 mi
Dr. Carol Lynn Smothers-Swift, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Metairie, LA, with other offices in Zachary, LA and Metairie, LA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Brandon Keith Hider, MD

Family Medicine
21 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA0.6 mi
"Good Doctor." View Profile

Dr. Sherise Olivier Wittmann, MD

Family Medicine
35 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA1.4 mi
Dr. Sherise Olivier Wittmann, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Metairie, LA. She has 35 years of experience. Her specialties include Family Medicine. View Profile

Dr. Robert David Lesser, MD

Internal Medicine
48 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA0.7 mi
Dr. Robert David Lesser, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Metairie, LA. They have 48 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Jennifer L. Driver, MD

Family Medicine
12 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA
"Dr. Driver listens and takes her time with you. Never feel rushed. Cares about her patients. I definitely recommend her highly." View Profile

Dr. Edwin William Dennard, MD

Family Medicine
30 years exp
Metairie, LA0.9 mi
"Dr. Dennard has been my physician for about 15 years. He's kept me alive and attended to me as needed. I don't know what I would do without him." View Profile

Dr. Timothy Rugile

Family Medicine
11 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA0.9 mi
"Dr. Rugile and staff were quite courteous and very considerate." View Profile

Dr. Andrew William Runkle, MD

Addiction Medicine
27 years exp
Metairie, LA0.9 mi
"Am now 70 yrs. old and, with the exclusion of Grandpa Doctor (died In 1953), Dr. Runkle is the finest physician I've dealt with." View Profile

Dr. Marc Acosta, MD

Family Medicine
46 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA0.5 mi
"I don't have insurance and most doctors won't even consider me as a patient but Dr. Acosta will let you pay cash and it is very reasonable." View Profile

Dr. Jorge Mario Contreras, MD

Family Medicine
30 years exp
Accepting New Patients
METAIRIE, LA0.3 mi
"I’ve been a patient of Dr. Contreras since 2019. He has gone above and beyond to get to the bottom of any health issue I’ve encountered." View Profile

Dr. Charlie Chanh Trung Le, MD

Family Medicine
18 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA0.1 mi
Dr. Charlie Chanh Trung Le, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Metairie, LA, with other offices in Metairie, LA and Marrero, LA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Wanda M Robinson, MD

Family Medicine
32 years exp
Accepting New Patients
METAIRIE, LA3.5 mi
"Convenient scheduling and prompt & thorough services. I spoke so positively about her that my husband and in-laws started seeing her too." View Profile

Dr. Shannon Christopher Ceasar, MD

Family Medicine
27 years exp
Metairie, LA0.9 mi
"He was the best doctor ever. He actually cared. He saved my life. I wish I could help him. Screw the DEA." View Profile

Dr. Joshua P Vallelungo, MD

Family Medicine
16 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA0.7 mi
"Outstanding. Very accommodating and helpful." View Profile

Dr. John Baptiste Cazale, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
53 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA0.7 mi
"I had visited Dr. Cazale two years previously on another issue. On both occasions I found him to be very attentive and professional in his treatment." View Profile

Dr. Jose Luis Veras Pola, MD

Family Medicine
32 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA1.0 mi
"I've never been to an appointment when I didnt have to wait at 30 min to an hour past my appointment to actually see the dr but just when I get really frustrated and want to leave, he shows up and is so nice and attentive, all my frustration goes away." View Profile

Dr. Ka-Yan Tong, MD

Family Medicine
20 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA0.9 mi
"My first experience, last week, with Dr Tong and her staff was refreshing. I waited for just a couple of minutes to see her." View Profile

Dr. Vivian Mai Vu, MD

Family Medicine
20 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA0.7 mi
Dr. Vivian Mai Vu, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Metairie, LA, with other offices in Metairie, LA and Metairie, LA. She has 20 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Robert Combel Ryan, MD

Family Medicine
52 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA1.0 mi
"SIMPLY THE BEST!!! He saved me from a deadly bacterial meningitis. Forever grateful to him!??" View Profile

Dr. Sonia Maria Alvarez-Escudero, MD

Family Medicine
30 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA0.9 mi
"Been seeing Dr Alvarez since 2008. She is very professional, caring, attentive and thorough. Love Harold in her office." View Profile

Dr. Melvin Lloyd Parnell, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
46 years exp
Metairie, LA0.7 mi
Dr. Melvin Lloyd Parnell, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Metairie, LA, with other offices in Metairie, LA and Metairie, LA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Louis Victor Montelaro, MD

Family Medicine
60 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA0.9 mi
Dr. Louis Victor Montelaro, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Metairie, LA, with other offices in Metairie, LA and Metairie, LA. He has 60 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. David Paul Heinen, MD

Family Medicine
24 years exp
Metairie, LA0.9 mi
"Very happy with Dr Heinen" View Profile

Dr. John Kevin Russ, MD

Family Medicine
47 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA0.9 mi
Dr. John Kevin Russ, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Metairie, LA, with other offices in Metairie, LA and Metairie, LA(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Cynthia Yvonne Paige, MD

Family Medicine
37 years exp
Metairie, LA0.7 mi
"Dr. Paige is an excellent doctor. She takes the time to find out exactly what your health issue is. She communicates with you as the patient." View Profile

Dr. Michelle Mireille Davis, MD

Family Medicine
27 years exp
Metairie, LA0.9 mi
"Very thorough, skiled and knowledgable. Bedside manner excellent. definirely 5 star professional." View Profile

Dr. Thomas John Orgeron, MD

Dermatology
16 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA0.9 mi
"Much better than many of the "board certified dermatologist" out there. This guy actually cares and will take the time to work to help." View Profile

Dr. Dung Trung Tran, MD

Family Medicine
27 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA0.1 mi
"Dr. Tran and his staff have taken care of my medical needs for over 10 years. Each year their quality of service rises." View Profile

Dr. Joseph Andrew Mather, MD

Family Medicine
15 years exp
Metairie, LA0.7 mi
"Dr. Joe has been our primary care doctor for our family of five for several years." View Profile

Dr. Gerald A Cvitanovich, MD

Family Medicine
40 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA1.4 mi
"More of a businessman than a doctor" View Profile

Dr. Stephen William North, MD

Addiction Medicine
27 years exp
Metairie, LA0.9 mi
"His staff is so" View Profile

Dr. James Taylor Tebbe, MD

Family Medicine
42 years exp
Metairie, LA0.9 mi
Dr. James Taylor Tebbe, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Metairie, LA, with other offices in New Orleans, LA and Marrero, LA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr Rome A. Sherrod III

Family Medicine
23 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA1.7 mi
Dr Rome A. Sherrod III is a health care provider primarily located in Metairie, LA, with other offices in Metairie, LA and Baton Rouge, LA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Irene Mary Sebastian, MD

Family Medicine
31 years exp
Metairie, LA0.9 mi
" Sebastian saved my life! After seeing doctor after doctor test after test to no avail." View Profile

Dr. Charles Joseph Cucchiara Jr, MD

Family Medicine
60 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA1.0 mi
Dr. Charles Joseph Cucchiara Jr, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Metairie, LA. They have 60 years of experience. Their specialties include Family Medicine. View Profile

What is a Family Physician and How Can They Help You?

A family physician provides continuous, comprehensive healthcare for all family members regardless of age or medical condition. These primary care providers emphasize preventive medicine and manage patients within their family and community context.

Family physicians complete medical school followed by a three-year family medicine residency encompassing pediatrics, internal medicine, women's health, surgical principles, and behavioral health. Some pursue additional fellowship training in sports medicine or geriatric care.

A Family Medicine Doctor's practice encompasses:

  • Provides longitudinal care for individuals across the entire lifespan
  • Conducts preventive health visits, screening examinations, acute illness management, and chronic condition oversight
  • Addresses respiratory infections, metabolic disorders, mental health conditions, minor trauma, and prenatal services
  • Employs holistic care including pharmacotherapy, minor surgical procedures, counseling services, and care coordination
  • Alternative titles: family practitioner, primary care doctor, FP, MD, DO

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best way to search for a Family Physician in Metairie who accepts my health insurance?
Navigate to the insurance filter located at the top of the search page and select your health plan. This will display only Family Physicians in Metairie who are in-network with your carrier. For additional confirmation, visit each doctor's profile or reach out to their office by phone.
Where can I find Family Physicians in Metairie who offer virtual appointments?
Select the "Virtual Visit" filter at the top of the search page to see Family Physicians providing telehealth services in Metairie. Check each doctor's profile for video visit options and online scheduling availability. You may also call their office to set up a remote consultation.
What's the easiest way to locate highly-rated Family Physicians in Metairie?
Use the "Ratings" filter at the top of the search page to filter results by the average star rating. Browse individual profiles to see patient reviews and ratings in detail. When comparing Family Physicians, look at both the average star rating and how many patients have submitted reviews.
Is it possible to schedule a same-day visit with a Family Physician in Metairie?
Visit individual doctor profiles to see their current scheduling availability in Metairie. If you don't see same-day openings listed online, try calling their office—walk-in times may be available that don't appear on the website.
Which Family Physicians in Metairie have the shortest wait times?
Review the Ratings & Reviews card on each provider's profile to see their average wait time in Metairie. This helps you find a Family Physician that doesn’t make their patients wait too long.
Can I schedule appointments with Family Physicians in Metairie without calling?
Search for Family Physicians who have "Book Online" or "Request Now" options on their profiles. Click these buttons to access online appointment scheduling. If a provider doesn't offer web-based booking, their phone number will be available for traditional scheduling.
How do I locate a Family Physician in Metairie with evening or weekend hours?
Check the Locations card on each profile to view office hours for Family Physicians in Metairie. This helps you find providers with non-traditional availability. For the most accurate information about extended availability, call the office directly.
How do I leave feedback about my appointment with a Family Physician in Metairie?
Go to your doctor's profile page and click the "Leave a Review" button or link. You can share your rating and write about your experience. Patient reviews like yours help others in the community choose the right Family Physician.
How can I locate a Family Physician in Metairie who is fluent in my preferred language?
Review the language information displayed on individual profiles for Family Physicians. If this information isn't available online, contact the office directly to ask about the doctor's language capabilities or whether interpreters are available.
How do I search for a Family Physician in Metairie who works at a particular hospital or medical center?
Check the "Hospital Affiliation" and "Locations" sections on each provider's profile to see where Family Physicians practice. You can also enter a specific hospital or medical group name into the search tool to find Family Physicians who work there.

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