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Dr. James Mwakitawa Mwatibo, MD

Family Medicine* Age 63
Dr. James Mwakitawa Mwatibo, MD
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Dr. James Mwakitawa Mwatibo, MD

Family Medicine* Age 63
Lafayette, LA
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Dr. James Mwakitawa Mwatibo, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Lafayette, LA.

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Dr. James Mwakitawa Mwatibo, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Lafayette, LA. They studied at UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI / COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCE. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Saint Bernard Parish Hospital, Ochsner Acadia General Hospital and Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center. At present, Dr. Mwakitawa Mwatibo received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Mwakitawa Mwatibo also speaks Swahili. Dr. Mwakitawa Mwatibo is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Achilles Tendinitis
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Acute Bronchitis
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
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Cellulitis
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Common Cold
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Dyslipidemia
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Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
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Genital Herpes
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Hypothyroidism
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Iodine Deficiency
Iron Metabolism Disorders
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Kidney Infection
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
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Lipid Disorders
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Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
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Malnutrition
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Menopause
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
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Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
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Osteoarthritis
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Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pharyngitis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
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Radiculopathy
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Raynaud's Disease
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Sarcoidosis
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
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Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Tachycardia
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Sleep Apnea
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Swine Flu
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Joint Injection
Liver Function Test
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Pap Smear
Pelvic Exams
Physical Examination
Prostate Cancer Screening
Pulmonary Function Test
Rapid Flu Test
Rh Incompatibility Screening
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
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Locations

  1. 1 Farhana Amir MD
    501 W Saint Mary Blvd Ste 320, Lafayette, LA 70506
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (337) 470-3120
  2. 2 Amedisys Home Health Inc. of Alabama
    5959 S SHERWOOD FOREST BLVD, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (337) 470-3120

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Languages Spoken
Swahili
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Specialties*
Family Medicine
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Fellowship

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  • University Hospital and Medical Center
    1998
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

Dr. James Mwakitawa Mwatibo, MD is affiliated with Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Saint Bernard Parish Hospital, Ochsner Acadia General Hospital and Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. James Mwakitawa Mwatibo, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center

    4801 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Lafayette, LA

  • Saint Bernard Parish Hospital

    8000 W Judge Perez Dr, Chalmette, LA

  • Ochsner Acadia General Hospital

    1305 Crowley Rayne Hwy, Crowley, LA

  • Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

    1214 Coolidge Blvd, Lafayette, LA