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Dr. Anitha Christopher, MD

Critical Care Medicine
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Map Pin Small Metairie, LA
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Anitha Christopher, MD

Dr. Anitha Christopher, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Metairie, LA. They specialize in Critical Care Medicine, has 21 years of experience. They graduated from DR. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / KILPAUK MEDICAL COLLEGE and is affiliated with East Jefferson General Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Christopher an average 1.0 star rating.

Dr. Christopher works at Practice in Metairie, LA. They frequently treat conditions like Bronchitis, Sarcoidosis and Pneumonia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Christopher's Office Locations

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    Pain Management Institute At East Jefferson General Hospital
    4320 Houma Blvd Fl 5TH, Metairie, LA 70006 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 503-6565
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    East Jefferson Women's Health
    4300 Houma Blvd Ste 105, Metairie, LA 70006 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 503-6565

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  • East Jefferson General Hospital

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    About Dr. Anitha Christopher, MD

    Specialties
    • Critical Care Medicine
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    Years of Experience
    • 21 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • 1467642397
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • DR. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / KILPAUK MEDICAL COLLEGE
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    Dr. Anitha Christopher, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Christopher is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Christopher has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Christopher works at Practice in Metairie, LA. View the full address on Dr. Christopher’s profile.

    Dr. Christopher has seen patients for Bronchitis, Sarcoidosis and Pneumonia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Christopher on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    1 patients have reviewed Dr. Christopher. The overall rating for this provider is 1.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Christopher.

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