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Dr. Michael Hickham, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat
4.4 (61)
Map Pin Small Metairie, LA
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Michael Hickham, MD

Dr. Michael Hickham, MD is an Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) Specialist in Metairie, LA. They specialize in Ear, Nose, and Throat, has 30 years of experience, and is board certified in Allergy & Immunology. They graduated from La State Univ Sch Of Med In New Orleans and is affiliated with East Jefferson General Hospital. Dr. Hickham, completed a residency at Tulane University Hospital and Clinics. Patients rated Dr. Hickham an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Hickham works at ENT Specialists of Metairie in Metairie, LA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and 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. Hickham's Office Locations

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    ENT Specialists of Metairie
    4315 Houma Blvd Ste 401, Metairie, LA 70006 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 889-5335
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
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    08:00 - 17:00
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    08:00 - 17:00
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    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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  • East Jefferson General Hospital

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    4.4
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    About Dr. Michael Hickham, MD

    Specialties
    • Ear, Nose, and Throat
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 30 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1518967793
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • American College Of Surgeons
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Tulane University Hospital and Clinics
    Residency
    Internship
    • Tulane University Hospital and Clinics
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • La State Univ Sch Of Med In New Orleans
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    Board Certifications
    • Allergy & Immunology, Otolaryngology and Sleep Medicine
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    Dr. Hickham works at ENT Specialists of Metairie in Metairie, LA. View the full address on Dr. Hickham’s profile.

    61 patients have reviewed Dr. Hickham. The overall rating for this provider is 4.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Hickham.

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