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Dr. Anthony Lama, MD

Nephrology* Age 70
Dr. Anthony Lama, MD
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Dr. Anthony Lama, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in New Orleans, LA.
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Dr. Anthony Lama, MD

Nephrology* Age 70
New Orleans, LA
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Anthony Lama, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in New Orleans, LA.

About

Dr. Anthony Lama, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in New Orleans, LA and has 40 years experience. They graduated from State University of New York Upstate Medical University Norton College of Medicine in 1984 and completed a residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center|Westchester Medical Center.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Touro Infirmary. At present, Dr. Lama received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Lama also speaks Arabic. Dr. Lama is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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ADHD and-or ADD
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Hypokalemia
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Influenza (Flu)
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Iodine Deficiency
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Yeast Infections
Diabetes Counseling
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Immunization Administration
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Ultrasound
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Locations

  1. 1 Anthony Lama MD Apmc
    3439 Prytania St Ste 500, New Orleans, LA 70115
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 897-5528
  2. 2 Garden District Dialysis
    2620 Jena St, New Orleans, LA 70115
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  3. 3 Touro Infirmary
    1401 Foucher St, New Orleans, LA 70115
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Sep 16, 2019
Has taken care of me for 6 years now. Always finds the doctor's I need for areas that are not his specialty. Highly recommend.
Renee Brown — Sep 16, 2019
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Languages Spoken
Arabic
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Nephrology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • State University of New York Upstate Medical University Norton College of Medicine
    1984
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University at Buffalo - State University of New York
    1985
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • SUNY Downstate Medical Center|Westchester Medical Center
    1986
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Cornell University NY Hospital
    1988
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Anthony Lama, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lama's profile.

Dr. Anthony Lama, MD is affiliated with Touro Infirmary.

Yes, Dr. Anthony Lama, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Touro Infirmary

    1401 Foucher St, New Orleans, LA