Dr. Erica A. Diggs
Overview
Dr. Diggs earned her medical degree from the LSU Medical School in New Orleans and completed her internship and residency at Ochsner where she served as Chief Medical Resident. Dr. Diggs is the Medical Director for Ochsner Home Health. Dr. Diggs is board certified in Internal Medicine and has been on staff at Ochsner since 2001.
Her clinical expertise encompasses COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, and Hip Replacement.
Dr. Diggs is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hospital Medicine. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.
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Locations
1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
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.
Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
Dr. Deitelzweig earned his medical degree from State University of New York at Stony Brook and completed his internship and residency at Cornell University Medical College and Northshore University Hospital. He completed fellowships in hepatology and vascular medicine at Ochsner and holds an Executive Masters in Health Care Administration from the University of New Orleans. He is a fellow of the American College of Physicians and has been honored as one of the 'Best Doctors in America' in 2006. Dr. Deitelzweig is board certified in Internal Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Medicine. He is a Clinical Associate Professor at Tulane University School of Medicine. Dr. Deitelzweig serves as the Vice President of Medical Affairs for the Ochsner Health and Chairman of the Dept of Hospital Medicine. He has been on staff at Ochsner since 1993. Dr. Deitelzweig is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Low Sodium Level, Stroke, Embolectomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Deitelzweig is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine.
Ochsner Health Center - Baptist McFarland Medical Plaza
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St. Tammany Health System
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Erica A. Diggs
Is Dr. Erica A. Diggs a top-rated expert for COVID-19?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Erica A. Diggs is classified as an Experienced expert for COVID-19, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Erica A. Diggs specialize in?
While Dr. Erica A. Diggs is a Hospital Medicine, they have specific expertise in COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Chronic Subdural Hematoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hospital Medicine.
Does Dr. Erica A. Diggs participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Erica A. Diggs has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like COVID-19. You can view a list of Dr. Erica A. Diggs's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Erica A. Diggs accept my insurance?
Dr. Erica A. Diggs accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Diggs isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Diggs isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Diggs isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Diggs isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- CMV RetinitisDr. Diggs isExperienced. Learn about CMV Retinitis.
- COVID-19Dr. Diggs isExperienced. Learn about COVID-19.