Dr. Malik Spady, MD
SaveRheumatology ·
Female ·
48 y/o
Accepting new patients
Dr. Malik Spady, MD is a rheumatology specialist in Covington, LA and has been practicing for 13 years. She specializes in rheumatology.Read her story
Ochsner Health Center - Covington
1000 Ochsner Blvd
Covington, LA 70433Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- Amerihealth
- Assurant Health
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- CareSource
- Cigna
- Commercial Insurance Company
- Community Health Choice
- Coventry Health Care
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Golden Rule
- Health Net
- HealthFirst
- + 20 More
Learn about Dr. Spady
Be confident in your decisions by checking out your provider's top areas of care, education, patient reviews and more. Learn about finding the right doctor for you.
Top Care Areas
See how frequently Dr. Spady performs your care needs compared to other doctors.
Arthritis
very high
more than 99% of peers
Fibromyalgia
very high
more than 99% of peers
Autoimmune Diseases
very high
more than 99% of peers
Dr. Spady's percentages are based on the rate of treatment compared to peers nationwide from insurance data. Learn more info about our data and this Top Care Areas component.
Dr. Spady's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Spady "Dr. Spady received a Doctor Medicine degree from Virginia Commonwealth University Medical College in Richmond, Virginia. She completed an Internal Medicine Residency at Louisiana State University in Lafayette, Louisiana. Additionally, Dr. Spady completed a Rheumatology Fellowship at Ochsner Clinic Foundation hospital in New Orleans, LA."
Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Spady "I support a patient's decision/right about their treatment plan. I take the time to educate and encourage patients to be involved in all aspects of their care. I listen, value a patient's input and attend to their individual needs. I communicate in a clear, timely manner and share all pertinent information. I treat patients and their families with dignity, compassion and respect."
1 Specialties
- Rheumatology
2 Board Certifications
- Internal MedicineAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
- RheumatologyAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
78 Conditions Treated
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
- Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
- Arthritis
- Arthropathy Associated With Reiters Disease
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Behçet's Disease
- Bleeding Disorders
- Bone Disorders
- Bursitis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Chondrocalcinosis
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Chronic Pain
- Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
- De Quervain's Disease
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Dry Eyes
- Dupuytren's Contracture
- Elbow Injuries
- Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
- Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
- Fever
- Fibromyalgia
- Foot Conditions
- Gout
- Hammer Toe
- Hand Conditions
- Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
- Hepatitis B - Immune Response
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Joint Pain
- Knee Disorders
- Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
- Limb Cramp
- Limb Pain
- Limb Swelling
- Low Back Pain
- Lupus
- Lyme Disease
- Malaise and Fatigue
- Muscle Weakness
- Myositis Ossificans
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
- Osteoarthritis of Hands
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
- Polymyositis
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Pulmonary Disease
- Purpura
- Pyogenic Arthritis
- Raynaud's Disease
- Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Sarcoidosis
- Shoulder Disorders
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Sjögren's Syndrome
- Spine Disorders
- Spondylitis
- Spondylosis
- Still's Disease
- Systemic Sclerosis
- Systemic Vasculitis
- Temporal Arteritis
- Vascular Disease
- Vasculitis
Less
5 Procedures
- Joint Drainage
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Steroid Injection
- Trigger Point Injection
- Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Background Check
Malpractice Claims not available
Healthgrades does not collect malpractice information for Louisiana.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VAUndergraduate School | Graduated 1993
- Virginia Commonwealth University School Of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 1999
- Louisiana State University, Lafayette, LAInternship Hospital | Completed 2003
- Louisiana State University, Lafayette, LAResidency Hospital | Completed 2003
- Ochsner Clinic FoundationFellowship Hospital | Completed 2005
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
Dr. Spady has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
Dr. Spady does not have any memberships or affiliations listed. If you are Dr. Spady and would like to add memberships or affiliations, please update your profile.
Dr. Spady's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Spady
Leave a review
How likely are you to recommendDr. Spady?
Average Wait Time
- 16 – 30 minutes
Dr. Spady's Performance
Office & Staff Performance
What People Say About Dr. Malik Spady, MD
ReplyFlag Comment
Dr Spady is literally the best doctor I have ever seen. She takes time not only to treat you, but to get to know you personally. She first saw me at my worse, and treated me when no other doctor could figure out my disease. With her care and treatment, she has given me my quality of life back. ...Read More
Was this helpful?
1
1Bonnie in Covington , LA – Jul 27, 2018
ReplyFlag Comment
Dr Spady is the most caring and compassionate physician I’ve ever seen. I hobbled in her office in so much pain I could barely function. She took my hand , looked me in the eye and said “I can help you!” And she has!! I highly recommend her. The wait time for appointments is worth it.
Was this helpful?3
3Pamela Kaye Bott in Franklinton, La – Mar 22, 2018
ReplyFlag Comment
I feel very blessed to have Dr Spady as my doctor. She has found medical diagnosis other Doctors have missed.. She is very thorough and pleasent and I know has my best interest in mind. A very Big asset to Ochsner. Highly recommend.
Was this helpful?21
21Victoria Bennett in Ponchatoula, LA – Aug 24, 2017
ReplyFlag Comment
My only complaint about seeing Dr. Shady was the waiting time. Before running any tests, she just looked at me and rattled off several things that I am suffering from. Not only that, she made me feel very comfortable, spoke in a language that I could understand and she has a great bedside manner...Read More
Was this helpful?2
2Bonny Cole in Slidell, LA – May 02, 2017
ReplyFlag Comment
Dr. Spady is the best of the best Dr. and such a caring person--She is concerned and has a true heart for her patients..i was her patient when she was in Hammond,la. i loved her so ,she treats you so knid you never forget her. i am just finding her today here in this post..my prayers ..SO glad to...Read More
Was this helpful?1
1Martha Vaughn in Holden, La. – Apr 17, 2017
Show more reviews
Leave a review
How was your experience with Dr. Spady?Visit Dr. Spady
Now Accepting New Patients
Dr. Spady accepts 34 insurance carriers
- AetnaChoice Plus POS II
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)Medicaid
- Amerihealth
- Assurant Health
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- CareSourceMedicaid
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOGreat West Healthcare-Cigna PPOOpen Access Plus
- Commercial Insurance Company
- Community Health ChoiceMedicaid
- Coventry Health Care
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Golden Rule
- Health NetMedicaidMedicare Advantage PFFSTricare
- HealthFirst
- HealthPlusMedicaid
- HealthPlus AmerigroupMedicaid
- HealthSmart
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New JerseyMedicaid
- HumanaChoice Care PPOTricare
- Husky HealthMedicaid
- inHealthMedicaid
- INTotal HealthMedicaid
- Medicaid
- Meritain Health
- Midwest Health PlanMedicaid
- Molina HealthcareMedicaid
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
- Peach State Health PlanMedicaid
- Simply Healthcare PlansMedicaid
- Staywell (Wellcare)Medicaid
- Tricare
- UnitedHealthCareChoice Plus POSMedicaidNavigate HMONavigate POSOptions PPO
- WellCare
- Wellcare of GeorgiaMedicaid
Less
*Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.