Overview
Shigeki Saito is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Saito is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 30 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1430 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112
2000 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70112
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.
1 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shigeki Saito
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shigeki Saito?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shigeki Saito by calling their office at 504-988-3541. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Shigeki Saito a top-rated expert for Pulmonary Fibrosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shigeki Saito is classified as an Distinguished expert for Pulmonary Fibrosis, 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. Shigeki Saito specialize in?
While Dr. Shigeki Saito is a Intensive Care Medicine, they have specific expertise in Pulmonary Fibrosis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Interstitial Lung Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Intensive Care Medicine.
Does Dr. Shigeki Saito participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Shigeki Saito has published 30 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pulmonary Fibrosis. You can view a list of Dr. Shigeki Saito's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Shigeki Saito accept my insurance?
Dr. Shigeki Saito accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 504-988-3541 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
- Distinguished
- Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Saito isDistinguished. Learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Advanced
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Saito isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- Idiopathic Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Saito isAdvanced. Learn about Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Interstitial Lung DiseaseDr. Saito isAdvanced. Learn about Interstitial Lung Disease.
- Pulmonary HypertensionDr. Saito isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Hypertension.
- Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)Dr. Saito isAdvanced. Learn about Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).
- Experienced
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- EmphysemaDr. Saito isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Saito isExperienced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- NeurosarcoidosisDr. Saito isExperienced. Learn about Neurosarcoidosis.
- PneumoniaDr. Saito isExperienced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive DiseaseDr. Saito isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease.