Experienced in Fibromyalgia

Dr. Therese F. Posas

Rheumatology
Ochsner Health
Ochsner Health Center - Covington
1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
Covington, LA 
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Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Experienced in Fibromyalgia
Ochsner Health
Ochsner Health Center - Covington
1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
Covington, LA 
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Overview

Therese Posas is a Rheumatologist in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Posas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibromyalgia. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Henoch-Schonlein Purpura. Dr. Posas is currently accepting new patients.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Rheumatology
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology
Hospital Affiliations
St Tammany Parish Hospital
Ochsner Medical Center Acute
Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock
Slidell Memorial Hospital
Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

Ochsner Health Center - Covington
1000 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, LA 70433
Call: 985-875-2828
Other Locations
Ochsner Neuroscience Institute - Covington
1341 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, LA 70433

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


6 Total Publications

Impact of Coffee Consumption on Cardiovascular Health.
Impact of Coffee Consumption on Cardiovascular Health.
Journal: Ochsner journal
Published: June 16, 2023
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