Mesothelioma is rare, and outcomes are often better at centers that treat it regularly. This is an educational guide to the cancer centers, specialists, and clinical trials that serve Louisiana patients — organized so you start with options close to home. It is information from an independent publisher, not medical advice or a referral; treatment decisions belong with your own care team.

Mesothelioma Treatment Centers in Louisiana

  • Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center (Baton Rouge)
  • LCMC Health / LSU Health cancer programs (New Orleans)
  • Tulane Cancer Center (New Orleans)

The nearest NCI-designated programs are MD Anderson (Houston) and UAB O’Neal (Birmingham).

Mesothelioma Specialists in Louisiana

  • Wassim Abi Jaoude, MD — Thoracic Surgery · Tulane Cancer Center, New Orleans
  • Stefan C. Grant, MD, JD — Thoracic Medical Oncology (Tulane Cancer Center Director) · Tulane Cancer Center, New Orleans
  • Omeed Moaven, MD — Surgical Oncology (Peritoneal / HIPEC) · LSU Health New Orleans / LCMC Health Cancer Center, New Orleans
  • Brian L. Pettiford, MD — Thoracic Surgery · Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center, New Orleans
  • Leonard J. Wudel Jr., MD — Thoracic Surgery · LSU-LCMC Health Cancer Center, New Orleans
  • Ralph Millett IV, MD — Thoracic Medical Oncology · Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center, New Orleans
  • Thomas Atkinson, MD — Thoracic Medical Oncology · Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center, New Orleans

Physician and center listings are compiled from public sources for patient reference only and imply no endorsement, recommendation, or referral. To request a correction or removal, contact the publisher and we will respond promptly.

Clinical Trials in Louisiana

Clinical trials are often a mainstream option for mesothelioma — not a last resort. NCI-designated centers screen patients for eligibility, and current studies enrolling near you are listed on ClinicalTrials.gov, the U.S. government registry, which updates continuously. Ask your oncologist which trials fit your case.

Search mesothelioma trials enrolling in Louisiana →

For an overview of treatment options — surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy — see mesothelioma treatment in Louisiana.

Choosing a Mesothelioma Specialist

  • How many mesothelioma cases does the program treat each year?
  • Do they offer pleurectomy/decortication (P/D), EPP, and HIPEC, and what clinical trials are open?
  • Will a multidisciplinary team review the case together?
  • Is a second opinion at a high-volume program available? (It is standard and rarely delays care.)

Today’s specialists build on generations of research and surgical innovation — see the pioneers who shaped mesothelioma medicine.

Kept separate from the medical resources above. If you or a loved one was diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer, or asbestosis after asbestos exposure, you may have legal rights. O’Brien Law Firm is experienced in handling Louisiana asbestos exposure cases and will review your work history at no cost. Contact O’Brien Law Firm at (314) 237-3332.

This page is published by an independent media organization and is not a law firm or a medical provider. The information here is educational and is not a substitute for advice from your own physicians. Physician and center listings are compiled from public sources and do not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or referral.