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Dr. Jerald Zakem, MD

Rheumatology* Age 57
Dr. Jerald Zakem, MD
2.8 (21 Ratings)
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Dr. Jerald Zakem, MD is a Rheumatologist in New Orleans, LA.
Dr. Jerald Zakem, MD
2.8 (21 Ratings)
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Dr. Jerald Zakem, MD

Rheumatology* Age 57
New Orleans, LA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Jerald Zakem, MD is a Rheumatologist in New Orleans, LA.

About

Dr. Zakem graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine. Dr. Jerald Zakem, MD is a Rheumatologist in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Zakem currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center. Dr. Zakem has experience treating conditions like Fibromyalgia and Arthritis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Zakem received an average rating of 2.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 21 times. Dr. Zakem's office accepts new patients. Dr. Zakem is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Fibromyalgia
Arthritis
Gout
Fibromyalgia
Arthritis
Gout
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Chronic Pain
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Fever
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Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lupus
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Malaise and Fatigue
Muscle Cramping
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoporosis
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Psoriatic Arthritis
Raynaud's Disease
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Systemic Vasculitis
Vasculitis
Steroid Injection
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Arthritis of the Neck
Arthropathy Associated With Reiters Disease
Behçet's Disease
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Cryoglobulinemia
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dermatomyositis
Difficulty With Walking
Dry Eyes
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Dupuytrens Contracture
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Goodpasture's Disease
Granulomatosis
Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Herniated Disc
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Limb Swelling
Marfan Syndrome
Muscle Weakness
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteopenia
Palindromic Rheumatism
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Plantar Fasciitis
Polymyositis
Posterior Uveitis
Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Ankle Foot
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Sarcoidosis
Scleroderma
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spondylitis
Spondylosis
Temporal Arteritis
Trigger Finger
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Bone Density Scan
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Osteoporosis Screening
Peripheral Nerve Block
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Ultrasound, Musculoskeletal
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Insurance Accepted

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  • United Healthcare
  • Cigna
  • Evolutions Healthcare Systems
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • Blue Card PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Special Needs Plan SNP
  • Provider Networks of America
  • Employers Health Network
  • USA Managed Care Organization
  • National Preferred Provider Network
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • PHCS
  • Humana
  • Coventry Health Care of Louisiana HMO
  • PPO Plus PPO
  • Medicare
  • National Healthcare Alliance
  • Prime Health Services
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana PPO
  • Medicaid
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Aetna
  • Three Rivers Provider Network
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Galaxy Health Network
  • American Lifecare
  • Health Payors Organization PPO
  • Coventry Health Care

Locations

  1. 1 Ochsner Clinic Foundation
    1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
  2. 2 Office
    1514 Jefferson Hwy Fl 5, New Orleans, LA 70121

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Zakem
2.8
Based on 21 Reviews
5 Stars (8)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (11)

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Aug 07, 2022
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Specialties*
Rheumatology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Louisville School of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Rheumatology
Board Certifications
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Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Jerald Zakem, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Zakem's profile.

Dr. Zakem frequently treats the following conditions: Fibromyalgia and Arthritis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Jerald Zakem, MD is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Jerald Zakem, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ochsner Medical Center

    1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA