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Dr. John F Nitsche M.D.

Rheumatologist | Rheumatology

4/5(58)
4224 Houma Blvd Suite 610 Metairie LA, 70006
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4/5

About

Dr. John Nitsche is a rheumatologist practicing in Metairie, LA. Dr. Nitsche 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. Nitsche treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.

Board Certification

Allergy and ImmunologyAmerican Board of Allergy and ImmunologyABAI

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology

Provider Details

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Dr. John F Nitsche M.D.'s Practice location

John Nitsche

4224 Houma Blvd Suite 610 -
Metairie, LA 70006
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New patients: 504-456-5130, 504-454-2191
Fax: 504-378-1838, 504-456-5136

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Patient Experience with Dr. Nitsche


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Dr. John F Nitsche M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 58 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Rheumatologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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EAST JEFFERSON GENERAL HOSPITALl

4200 HOUMA BLVD METAIRIE LA 70006

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OMEGA HOSPITAL, LLCl

2525 SEVERN AVENUE METAIRIE LA 70002

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OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTERl

1516 JEFFERSON HWY NEW ORLEANS LA 70121

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