26 Results forRheumatologists near Chalmette, LA
Learn more about Rheumatologists and how to choose the right one for you
Learn more about Rheumatologists
A rheumatologist specializes in diagnosing and treating arthritis and other rheumatic diseases. Rheumatic diseases are characterized by inflammation and loss of function of your joints, tendons, ligaments, bones or muscles. A rheumatologist is an internal medicine doctor specializing in the health needs of adults with rheumatic problems.
A rheumatologist typically:
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Evaluates a patient’s medical history and physical condition
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Provides expertise in diagnosing complex diseases that tend to be vague in the early stages and change with time
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Orders and interprets laboratory tests and imaging exams
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Diagnoses and treats rheumatic conditions including certain autoimmune diseases, pain syndromes, arthritis, and other joint disorders
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Prescribes medications and other therapies
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Provides advice about appropriate levels of exercise and rest
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Provides referrals to surgeons when needed
A rheumatologist may also be known as an arthritis doctor or RA doctor.
There are 26 specialists practicing Rheumatology in Chalmette, LA with an overall average rating of 4.1 stars. There are 32 hospitals near Chalmette, LA with affiliated Rheumatology specialists, including Ochsner Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge and Touro Infirmary.
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Dr. William Davis, MD
Specialty: Rheumatology1200 L B Landry AveNew Orleans, LA 701144.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Manuel Vargas, MD
Specialty: Rheumatology1542 Tulane AveNew Orleans, LA 701126.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Specialty: Rheumatology120 Terry PkwyTerrytown, LA 700564.0 miles awayDr. Robert Quinet, MD
Specialty: Rheumatology230 Ochsner BlvdGretna, LA 700564.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Meets the following criteria:
- Above average experience
- Good hospital quality
- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
Dr. Tamika Webb-Detiege, MD
Specialty: Rheumatology4225 Lapalco BlvdMarrero, LA 700728.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Meets the following criteria:
- Above average experience
- Good hospital quality
- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
Dr. Christopher Mesa, MD
Specialty: Rheumatology605 Lapalco Blvd Ste BGretna, LA 700565.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. Stephen Lindsey, MD
Specialty: Rheumatology2000 Canal StNew Orleans, LA 701126.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. Barrett Ford, MD
Specialty: Rheumatology1542 Tulane AveNew Orleans, LA 701126.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Stephen Derbes, MD
Specialty: Rheumatology2000 Canal StNew Orleans, LA 701126.6 miles awayDr. Jerry Pounds, MD
Specialty: Rheumatology2633 Napoleon Ave Ste 530New Orleans, LA 701157.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. Madelaine Feldman, MD
Specialty: Rheumatology2633 Napoleon Ave Ste 530New Orleans, LA 701157.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. Ileannette Robledo Vega, MD
Specialty: Rheumatology3700 Saint Charles Ave Fl 3New Orleans, LA 701157.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Austin Fraser, MD
Specialty: Rheumatology2633 Napoleon Ave Ste 530New Orleans, LA 701157.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Lesley Saketkoo, MD
Specialty: Rheumatology1542 Tulane AveNew Orleans, LA 701126.4 miles awayDr. Anna Kosztowski, MD
Specialty: Rheumatology1542 Tulane AveNew Orleans, LA 701126.4 miles awayDr. Myriam Guevara, MD
Specialty: Rheumatology1542 Tulane Ave Rm 442New Orleans, LA 701126.4 miles awayDr. Alfredo Vichot, MD
Specialty: Rheumatology3525 Prytania St Ste 309New Orleans, LA 701157.2 miles awayDr. Rachel Dayno, MD
Specialty: Rheumatology1430 Tulane AveNew Orleans, LA 701126.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Hugh McGrath Jr, MD
Specialty: Rheumatology1430 Tulane AveNew Orleans, LA 701126.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Mansour Alghamdi, MD
Specialty: Rheumatology1542 Tulane Ave Rm 444New Orleans, LA 701126.4 miles awayDr. Anita Dhanrajani, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Rheumatology200 Henry Clay AveNew Orleans, LA 701189.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Nirupa Patel, MD
Specialty: Rheumatology2021 Perdido StNew Orleans, LA 701126.8 miles awayDr. Lotuce Hamm III, MD
Specialty: Rheumatology2000 Canal StNew Orleans, LA 701126.6 miles awayDr. Abraham Gedalia, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Rheumatology200 Henry Clay AveNew Orleans, LA 701189.4 miles awayDr. Jane Sayem El-Dahr, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Allergy & Immunology1415 Tulane AveNew Orleans, LA 701126.2 miles awayDr. Laura Tasan, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Rheumatology200 Henry Clay AveNew Orleans, LA 701189.4 miles away