Dr. Evangeline George Scopelitis, MD

Dr. Evangeline Scopelitis is a rheumatologist and internal medicine physician with over five decades of medical practice. She earned her medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University College of Medicine and completed her residency at Nassau University Medical Center. With 53 years of experience treating complex rheumatologic and internal medicine conditions, Dr. Scopelitis brings extensive knowledge to patient care. She communicates with patients in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Scopelitis practices at multiple locations throughout New Orleans and Jefferson, Louisiana, and maintains an affiliation with Slidell Memorial Hospital East. She specializes in treating rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, helping patients manage these chronic conditions effectively. Her practice also addresses adhesive capsulitis, commonly known as frozen shoulder. Treatment approaches include physical therapy and strength training to improve patient mobility and function. Patients have given Dr. …Scopelitis an average rating of 3.8 on Vitals.