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Rula Mualla

Rula Mualla, MD

4.9122 ratings, 20 reviews

Otolaryngology

Accepting New Patients
Need help scheduling? Call (225)765-1765

Highlights

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

About Rula Mualla

About The Provider

Originally from, Michigan, Dr. Mualla obtained her undergraduate and medical school degree at University of Michigan. She then went on to complete her Otolaryngology residency at OHSU in Portland, OR. After residency, she completed her fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular Reconstruction at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pennsylvania. She is interested in clinical outcomes research including improving functional outcomes for patients following surgery for head and neck cancer and reconstruction. Her clinical interests include endocrine, oncologic surgery including trans-oral robotic surgery, and microvascular reconstruction.

Locations

  1. Our Lady of the Lake Head and Neck Center

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Head and Neck Surgery, 2022
  • Residency: Oregon Health Sciences University, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2021
  • Medical/Professional Education: University of Michigan Medical Center, 2016

Board Certifications

  • Otolaryngology: American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2022

Insurance

Please contact the practice to find out if your health plan is accepted.
Search plans
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna/Coventry (All Products)
  • AmeriHealth Caritas
  • BCBS Medicare Advantage LA
  • BCBS Precision Blue (FMOLHS Plan)
  • Cigna
  • Coventry
  • Coventry National/First Health CCN
  • Gilsbar 360
  • Healthy Blue
  • Humana (All Products)
  • Humana Military/Tricare
  • LA HealthCare Connections
  • LA Healthcare Connections - Medicare
  • Louisiana Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Mississippi Medicaid
  • Multiplan/PHCS
  • Optum/VA
  • People's Health
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Shared Health
  • Three Rivers
  • Tribute
  • UHC Community
  • UHC Medicare Advantage
  • United Healthcare (All Products)
  • Vantage
  • Wellcare
  • Zelis

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

122 ratings, 20 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.

Provider explained things clearly
Provider showed concern
Provider included you in decisions
Likelihood of recommending this provider
Provider discussed treatment options
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  • No RatingReviewed on 2/27/2026

    No bad experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/26/2026

    Amazon detailed thorough experience with Dr Mualla! She took her time and had so much patience with me. She also explained things in great detail and length and eased my mind

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/23/2026

    Dr. Mualla is always very caring and easy to talk to.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/20/2026

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    Over the top care, and concern given. Very inclusive, in every treatment option.I would definitely recommend this care provider.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    Very professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/29/2025

    Excellent communication and explanation including recommendations for follow up care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/20/2025

    Great doctor and outstanding at listening

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    Wow, with words truly inexpressible. Very compassionate and concerned for the individual treatment and total wellness in full capacity. A+ rated. Very knowledgeable and thorough, with complete understanding for the individual treatment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/5/2025

    Great doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/6/2025

    The care has been outstanding since day one. All experiences have been great despite the seriousness of the illness.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/6/2025

    Dr. Mualla is very attentive and compassionate.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/6/2025

    Dr. Mualla is a very good doctor. Personally is great and very knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/30/2025

    Excellent doctor in all respects from communication to practice. I would strongly recommend her to others.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/14/2025

    Recommend to others

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    Dr. Mualla is outstanding. Impossible to ask more.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/21/2025

    Excellent Doctor would recommend her very highly (Dr Mualla)

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/12/2025

    Extremely pleased with Dr. Mualla. She is an asset to the Hospital & MBPCC. Outstanding bedside manner, listens well, and is very caring & compassionate.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/23/2025

    Excellent and over the top rated concern and utmost care. Very compassion and attentive to every aspect of care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/26/2025

    Will recommend