Dr. Joseph Bordelon is a pulmonologist in Opelousas. He diagnoses and treats patients who suffer from respiratory or breathing problems such as asthma and COPD.
Yes, Dr. Joseph Y. Bordelon is accepting new patients at this office.
(337) 942-8108
1200 Hospital Drive, Suite 4, Opelousas, LA 70570-6552
Dr. Joseph Bordelon graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1974.
Dr. Bordelon has two offices in Louisiana where he specializes in Pulmonology, Internal Medicine and Sleep Medicine.
Dr. Bordelon works with five doctors including Dr. Mark Mccarthy and Dr. Stephen Layne.
Pulmonologists are specialized physicians who diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the respiratory tract. As a respiratory specialist, Dr. Bordelon may diagnose and treat pulmonary disorders such as asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer, lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema and bronchitis, among a host of others.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Bordelon specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. Dr. Bordelon can also refer patients to specialist physicians when medically needed. For instance, patients with skin conditions may be referred to a dermatologist for further diagnostic tests or treatment plans.
Sleep medicine specialists diagnose and treat various disorders and diseases relating to sleep. This can include a range of conditions including insomnia, sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, narcolepsy, nightmares and others. Dr. Bordelon utilizes a variety of diagnostic tools including screening devices, overnight sleep studies or oximeters, among many others. Treatments can include CPAP therapy, implantation of sleep devices, counseling, lifestyle modifications, and others aimed at eliminating or alleviating the symptoms of sleep conditions.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Bordelon, but only those who participate in Medicare.