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Dr. Howard Raphael, MD

Family Medicine* Age 61
Dr. Howard Raphael, MD
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Dr. Howard Raphael, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Hammond, LA.
Dr. Howard Raphael, MD
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Dr. Howard Raphael, MD

Family Medicine* Age 61
Hammond, LA
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience
Dr. Howard Raphael, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Hammond, LA.

About

Dr. Raphael graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine in 1989 and completed a residency at University Medical Center.Dr. Howard Raphael, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Hammond, LA and has 35 years experience. Dr. Raphael currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with North Oaks Medical Center. At present, Dr. Raphael received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 52 times. Dr. Raphael's office accepts new patients. Dr. Raphael is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Muscle Spasm
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Muscle Spasm
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Muscle Spasm
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Constipation
Dehydration
Down Syndrome
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Nausea
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Pharyngitis
Shortness of Breath
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vitamin B Deficiency
Immunization Administration
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Administrative Physical
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Asthma
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Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Back Pain
Balanitis
Balanoposthitis
Bladder Infection
Blepharitis
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchiolitis
Bronchitis
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Burn Injuries
Bursitis
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Canker Sore
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Common Cold
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Diabetes Type 2
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Gas-Bloat Syndrome
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Heartburn
Herpes Simplex Infection
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Influenza (Flu)
Interstitial Cystitis
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Itchy Skin
Laryngitis
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Migraine
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Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nail Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Pollen Allergy
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
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Sebaceous Cysts
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Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Sunburn
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Swimmer's Ear
Swine Flu
Throat Pain
Tinea Versicolor
Tonsillitis
Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Incontinence
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Infection
Warts
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Wheezing
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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Yeast Infections
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Counseling
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Nail Avulsion and Excision
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wellness Examination
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Insurance Accepted

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  • Verity Healthnet POS
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Aetna HMO
    Open Choice PPO
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    Preferred Care PPO
  • Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    HMO Premier HMO
    Choice POS
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  • Blue Card PPO

Locations

  1. 1 North Oaks Family Medicine
    1902 S Morrison Blvd, Hammond, LA 70403
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (985) 230-5800
  2. 2 North Oaks Urgent Care-Walker
    28050 Walker Rd S Ste L, Walker, LA 70785
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 664-2111
  3. 3 Magnolia Obstetrics & Gynecology
    15813 Paul Vega Md Dr Ste 200, Hammond, LA 70403
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (985) 230-7650

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5.0
Based on 52 Reviews
5 Stars (51)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (0)

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Dec 20, 2023
He is always very thorough with diagnosing and provides education on any health matters that come up. He has a great bedside manner. You can tell he cares about the people that see him. I cannot recommend this man as a PCP enough!
Sharee Davis — Dec 20, 2023
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Specialties*
Family Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Medical Center
Residency Hospital
Common Questions and Answers
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Does Dr. Raphael communicate via email?
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Howard Raphael, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Raphael's profile.

Dr. Howard Raphael, MD is affiliated with North Oaks Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Howard Raphael, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • North Oaks Medical Center

    15790 Paul Vega Md Dr, Hammond, LA