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Dr. Jerry Pounds, MD

Rheumatology*
5.0 (3)
Map Pin Small New Orleans, LA
Accepting new patients
14 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Jerry Pounds, MD

Dr. Jerry Pounds, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in New Orleans, LA. They specialize in Rheumatology, has 14 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine and is affiliated with Touro Infirmary. Dr. Pounds, completed a residency at Lsu Internal Medicine Residency In Baton Rouge. Patients rated Dr. Pounds an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Pounds works at Practice in New Orleans, LA with other offices in Metairie, 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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Dr. Pounds' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Wilson & Sanders Inc.
    2633 Napoleon Ave Ste 530, New Orleans, LA 70115 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 899-1120
  2. 2
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    111 Veterans Memorial Blvd Ste 404, Metairie, LA 70005 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 899-1120

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  • Touro Infirmary

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    About Dr. Jerry Pounds, MD

    Specialties*
    • Rheumatology

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    Years of Experience
    • 14 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1245554278
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Ochsner Clinic Foundation
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Lsu Internal Medicine Residency In Baton Rouge
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine and Rheumatology
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    Dr. Jerry Pounds, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Pounds is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    3 patients have reviewed Dr. Pounds. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Pounds.

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