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James L. Vermaelen, III

James L. Vermaelen, III, MD

4.939 Ratings, 6 Reviews

PulmonologyCritical Care Medicine

Highlights

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About

About The Provider

Jame Vermaelen, MD, earned his degree in medicine from Louisiana State University Health Science Center in New Orleans. He performed his internship and residency at Earl K Long Hospital in Baton Rouge. Dr. Vermaelen is board certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary and Critical Care.

Locations

  1. Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group Critical Care Medicine
    • 7777 Hennessy Boulevard, Suite 409, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
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  2. St. Francis Medical Center Hospitalist Group
  3. Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group Pulmonology
  4. Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group ALS Clinic

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care Medicine, 2015
  • Residency: Earl K. Long Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2012
  • Medical/Professional Education: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, 2009

Board Certifications

  • Critical Care Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2015
  • Pulmonary Disease: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2015
  • Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2012

Insurance

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  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna/Coventry (All Products)
  • AmeriHealth Caritas
  • BCBS (All Products)
  • BCBS Medicare Advantage LA
  • Cigna
  • Coventry
  • Coventry National/First Health CCN
  • Healthy Blue
  • Humana (All Products)
  • Humana Military/Tricare
  • LA HealthCare Connections
  • Louisiana Medicaid
  • LWCC
  • Medicare
  • Multiplan/PHCS
  • New Directions
  • People's Health
  • PGBA
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Shared Health
  • Three Rivers
  • UHC Community
  • United Healthcare (All Products)
  • USA MCO
  • Vantage
  • Wellcare
  • Woman's Hospital
  • Zelis

Reviews

4.9 of 5 stars

39 Ratings, 6 Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/15/2026

    Dr Vermahlin is a very caring doctor who takes time with you and really listens to what you have to say. He's very thorough when explaining things to you as well. I highly recommend him. He's wonderful!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/18/2026

    Dr Vermaelen is a great doctor he goes above and beyond for his patients

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/26/2026

    Dr. Vermaelen made me feel comfortable and he was informative. I would definitely recommend him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/27/2026

    Dr was extremely thorough, helpful, attentive and knowledgeable - I am privileged to have gotten an appointment with Dr Vermaelen

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/30/2026

    I have a great doctor thst cares about his patients health

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/9/2025

    Dr V is great!