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Baton Rouge area healthcare facilities provide the best quality care in the Gulf South. With three major cancer centers and the world renowned Pennington Biomedical Research Center, as well as a wide range of full-service and specialty hospitals there are excellent care options throughout the region.
Finding a New Doctor
The most valuable resource for finding a new doctor is the advice and recommendations or people you trust. If you are new to the area, first check the providers covered by your health plan. To survey a comprehensive list of healthcare providers in the area, try DoctorFinder on the American Medical Association, a web site that provides basic professional information on every licensed physician in the United States.
Additional Resources
The following organizations can also provide valuable information and contacts as you make critical decisions about your family's health care needs in Louisiana:
Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals
Louisiana State Autism Chapter
