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Dr. Joseph Orgeron, MD

Family Medicine* Age 46
Dr. Joseph Orgeron, MD
4.5 (32 Ratings)

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Dr. Joseph Orgeron, MD

Family Medicine* Age 46
Covington, LA
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joseph Orgeron, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Covington, LA.
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Dr. Orgeron graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine in 2004 and completed a residency at East Jefferson General Hospital.Dr. Joseph Orgeron, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Covington, LA and has 20 years experience. Dr. Orgeron currently practices at Ochsner Health Center - Covington and are affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital. Dr. Orgeron has experience treating conditions like Acute Upper Respiratory Infection and Acute Lower Respiratory Infection among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Orgeron received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 32 times. Dr. Orgeron's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Orgeron is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Ochsner Health Center - Covington
    1000 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, LA 70433
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    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

Experience and Background Check

Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Immunization Administration
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Immunization Administration
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Immunization Administration
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Bronchitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Constipation
Fever
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Foot Infection
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Nail Infection
Nausea
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Pharyngitis
Shortness of Breath
Strep Throat
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vitamin B Deficiency
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Chronic Care Management
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Achilles Tendinitis
Actinic Keratosis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Administrative Physical
Allergic Rhinitis
Allergies
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Neck
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Black Hairy Tongue
Bladder Infection
Blepharitis
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchitis
Bursitis
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Cachexia
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Coccygeal Pain
Cold Sore
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Depression
Depressive Disorders
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Dry Eyes
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Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Essential Tremor
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fibromyalgia
Gait Abnormality
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gout
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Hair Loss
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
High Cholesterol
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Impetigo
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Influenza (Flu)
Ingrown Nail
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iodine Deficiency
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Kidney Infection
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leukocytopenia
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menopause
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peptic Ulcer
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Prostatitis
Purpura
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Radiculopathy
Rash
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Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sarcoidosis
Scabies
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Sciatica
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Sebaceous Cysts
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Symptomatic Menopause
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Thrush
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Thyroid Goiter
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Varicose Eczema
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
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
Biopsy
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Blood Allergy Testing
Blood Draw
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Breast Exam
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Cryosurgery
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
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Mole Removal
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Patch Testing
Pelvic Exams
Physical Examination
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 Biopsy
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Stitches
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Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urinalysis
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wart Removal
Wellness Examination
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Orgeron
4.5
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1 Star (4)

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Jun 27, 2022
Very kind and listened to my problem .
Ron — Jun 27, 2022
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Joseph Orgeron, MD is a family medicine physician in Covington, LA and has over 19 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine in 2004. He specializes in Family Medicine.
Biography
Specialties*
Family Medicine
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine
    2004
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • LSU Medical Center
    2005
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • East Jefferson General Hospital
    2007
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joseph Orgeron, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Orgeron's profile.

Dr. Orgeron frequently treats the following conditions: Acute Upper Respiratory Infection and Acute Lower Respiratory Infection. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joseph Orgeron, MD is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Joseph Orgeron, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Dr. Orgeron has over 20 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Tammany Parish Hospital

    1202 S Tyler St, Covington, LA

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