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Dr. Anthony Lama, MD

Nephrology*
5.0 (5)
Map Pin Small New Orleans, LA
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Anthony Lama, MD

Dr. Anthony Lama, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in New Orleans, LA. They specialize in Nephrology, has 40 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from State University of New York Upstate Medical University Norton College of Medicine and is affiliated with Touro Infirmary. Dr. Lama, completed a residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center|Westchester Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Lama an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Lama works at Practice in New Orleans, LA. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield and CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield 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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    Anthony Lama MD Apmc
    3439 Prytania St Ste 500, New Orleans, LA 70115 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 897-5528
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    Garden District Dialysis
    2620 Jena St, New Orleans, LA 70115 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 897-5528
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    Touro Infirmary
    1401 Foucher St, New Orleans, LA 70115 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 897-7011

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    Specialties*
    • Nephrology

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    • 40 years of experience
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    • English, Arabic
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    • 1134161946
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Cornell University NY Hospital
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    Residency
    • SUNY Downstate Medical Center|Westchester Medical Center
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    • University at Buffalo - State University of New York
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    Medical Education
    • State University of New York Upstate Medical University Norton College of Medicine
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    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
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