Verified 2026 Physician Ranking

Top Pulmonologists in Louisiana, 2026

Published by Palm Beach County Medical Media Group · Last updated May 1, 2026

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How this ranking was built: We applied PBCMMG's seven weighted criteria (board certification, years in active practice, disciplinary record, aggregate patient reviews, hospital affiliations, specialty training, peer recognition) to every pulmonology physician with active credentialing in Louisiana. Sources: NPPES Registry, ABMS, state medical boards, aggregated public review data. Last reviewed May 2026.

  1. #1

    Jaime Palomino, MD

    PulmonologyLouisiana, LA20+ years in practice

    Jaime Palomino, MD, practices pulmonology in Louisiana, LA. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  2. #2

    Jennifer Rippon, DO

    Addiction MedicineLouisiana, LA19+ years in practice

    Jennifer Rippon, DO, practices addiction medicine in Louisiana, LA. NPI-verified active practice since 2007.

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  3. #3

    Justin Ardoin, MD

    Addiction MedicineLouisiana, LA19+ years in practice

    Justin Ardoin, MD, practices addiction medicine in Louisiana, LA. NPI-verified active practice since 2007.

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  4. #4

    Jerry Zifodya, MD, MPH

    PulmonologyLouisiana, LA13+ years in practice

    Jerry Zifodya, MD, MPH, practices pulmonology in Louisiana, LA. NPI-verified active practice since 2013.

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  5. #5

    Gregory Jacob, MD

    PulmonologyLouisiana, LA10+ years in practice

    Gregory Jacob, MD, practices pulmonology in Louisiana, LA. NPI-verified active practice since 2016.

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  6. #6

    Krystle Pew, MD

    Hospital MedicineMaryland, MD10+ years in practice

    Krystle Pew, MD, practices hospital medicine in Maryland, MD. NPI-verified active practice since 2016.

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  7. #7

    Tania Kohal, MD

    PulmonologyLouisiana, LA9+ years in practice

    Tania Kohal, MD, practices pulmonology in Louisiana, LA. NPI-verified active practice since 2017.

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  8. #8

    Hai Tran, MD

    Hospital MedicineLouisiana, LA8+ years in practice

    Hai Tran, MD, practices hospital medicine in Louisiana, LA. NPI-verified active practice since 2018.

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  9. #9

    Teddy Arevalo Rodriguez, MD

    Addiction MedicineLouisiana, LA7+ years in practice

    Teddy Arevalo Rodriguez, MD, practices addiction medicine in Louisiana, LA. NPI-verified active practice since 2019.

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