Claude Tellis, MD

Claude Tellis
Ochsner Health Center - Baton Rouge (Summa Ave.)
9001 Summa Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

225-761-5200
Ochsner Health Center - Baton Rouge (Medical Center Dr.)
16777 Medical Center Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70816

225-754-3278
Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge
17000 Medical Center Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70816

(225) 752-2470

Specialties Offered

Dr. Tellis earned his medical degree from LSU and completed his internship, residency and fellowship in pulmonary medicine at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC. He remained on staff at Walter Reed and was the Head of the Pulmonary Department there for 7 years.  He retired from the United States Army after 20 years of service with the rank of Colonel.  Dr. Tellis is board certified in internal and pulmonary medicine and has been on staff at Ochsner since 1989 as the Head of the Pulmonary Department.  He has served as Associate Medical Director of Medical Subspecialties for the last 6 years and was Head of the ICU Department for 3 years. 

Titles Held

Director, Baton Rouge Pulmonology

Languages Spoken

English

Certifications Held

American Board of Internal Medicine

  • Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine
  • Internship: Walter Reed Army Medical Center
  • Residency: Walter Reed Army Medical Center
  • Fellowship: Walter Reed Army Medical Center