
Dr. John F Nitsche M.D.
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
4224 Houma Blvd Suite 610 Metairie LA, 70006About
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.
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Allergy and ImmunologyAmerican Board of Allergy and ImmunologyABAI
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
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- Luis R Espinoza MD2820 Napoleon Ave New Orleans LA 70115
- Dr. Stephen Joseph Derbes MD3525 Prytania St New Orleans LA 70115
- Dr. Xena Antoinette Whittier M.D.1514 Jefferson Hwy New Orleans LA 70121
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OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTERl
1516 JEFFERSON HWY NEW ORLEANS LA 70121