
Dr. Douglas Mehaffie M.D.
Family Practitioner
148 Wall Blvd Gretna LA, 70056About
Dr. Douglas Mehaffie is a family practitioner practicing in Gretna, LA. Dr. Mehaffie specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Mehaffie possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
La State Univ Sch of Med In Shreveport, Shreveport La 1998
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1999
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Headaches
- Sinusitis
- Bursitis
- Fever
- Flu
- Pain
- Opiate Dependence
- Tonsillitis
- Cellulitis
Professional Memberships
- Member American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM)
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Practice At 148 Wall Blvd
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Nearby Providers
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- Dr. Lorrie M Metzler M.D.27 Fairway Oaks Dr New Orleans LA 70131
- Dr. Beverly B. Yount M.D.3434 Prytania Strteet New Orleans LA 70115
- Dr. Christopher L Richards MD175 HECTOR AVE GRETNA LA 70056
- Dr. Rafael A Cortes-moran MD441 Wall Blvd. Gretna LA 70056
- Dr. Maria Ivelisse Cartagena M.D.4228 Houma Blvd Metairie LA 70006
Nearest Hospitals
ST CHARLES SURGICAL HOSPITAL LLCl
1717 ST CHARLES AVE NEW ORLEANS LA 70130