Dr. Jerald M. Zakem
Overview
Dr. Zaken graduated with honors from the University of Kentucky and earned his medical degree from the University of Louisville. He completed his internship, residency and rheumatology fellowship at the University of South Florida in Tampa. A fellow of the American College of Rheumatology, Dr. Zakem is board certified in internal medicine and rheumatology and has been on staff at Ochsner since the end of 2000.
Dr. Zakem is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Relapsing Polychondritis.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- HMO
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- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jerald M. Zakem
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jerald M. Zakem?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Jerald M. Zakem by calling their office at 504-842-3920. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Jerald M. Zakem a top-rated expert for Fibromyalgia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jerald M. Zakem is classified as an Advanced expert for Fibromyalgia, 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. Jerald M. Zakem specialize in?
While Dr. Jerald M. Zakem is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.
Does Dr. Jerald M. Zakem participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Jerald M. Zakem has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Fibromyalgia. You can view a list of Dr. Jerald M. Zakem's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Jerald M. Zakem accept my insurance?
Dr. Jerald M. Zakem accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 504-842-3920 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)
- Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE)
- FibromyalgiaDr. Zakem isAdvanced. Learn about Fibromyalgia.
- Polymyalgia RheumaticaDr. Zakem isAdvanced. Learn about Polymyalgia Rheumatica.
- Psoriatic ArthritisDr. Zakem isAdvanced. Learn about Psoriatic Arthritis.
- Relapsing PolychondritisDr. Zakem isAdvanced. Learn about Relapsing Polychondritis.
- Experienced
- Ankylosing SpondylitisDr. Zakem isExperienced. Learn about Ankylosing Spondylitis.
- Antisynthetase SyndromeDr. Zakem isExperienced. Learn about Antisynthetase Syndrome.
- ArthritisDr. Zakem isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)Dr. Zakem isExperienced. Learn about Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).
- BursitisDr. Zakem isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Eosinophilia-Myalgia SyndromeDr. Zakem isExperienced. Learn about Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome.