Dr. Stephen Joseph Derbes MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
3525 Prytania St #321 New Orleans LA, 70115About
Dr. Stephen Derbes is a rheumatologist practicing in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Derbes specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Derbes treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1967
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1967
Board Certification
Allergy and ImmunologyAmerican Board of Allergy and ImmunologyABAI
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAwards
- 2011 New Orleans Super Doctors
Treatments
- Psoriasis
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Gout
- Osteoarthritis
- Lupus
- Pain
Fellowships
- Georgetown University and Veterans Administration Hospitals, Washington, DC 1975
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