
Dr. Theodore A. Irra MD
General Practitioner
3434 Houma Blvd Suite 200 Metairie LA, 70006About
Dr. Theodore Irra is a general practitioner practicing in Metairie, LA. Dr. Irra does not specialize in one area of medicine, however provides routine health care services. General practitioners typically have regular, even life-long patients who they provide health care services to. Dr. Irra provides services including physical exams, immunizations, and diagnosing and treating multiple illnesses and injuries. General practitioners typically work in private offices and clinics and have staffs of nurses and administators.
Education and Training
Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1990
Temple University School of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Shannon Christopher Ceasar M.D.3801 HOUMA BLVD METAIRIE LA 70006
- Dr. Patrick Park Patten M.D.4228 Houma Blvd Metairie LA 70006
- Ms. Diane S Mayer MD3941 HOUMA BLVD STE 2B METAIRIE LA 70006
- Dr. William Mark Caldwell M.D.3901 Houma Blvd Metairie LA 70006
- Dr. Roy E. Berkowitz M.D., F.A.C.S.3901 Houma Blvd Metairie LA 70006
Nearest Hospitals
OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTERl
1516 JEFFERSON HWY NEW ORLEANS LA 70121