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Summary
Dr. Pankey earned his medical degree from Tulane and completed his internship and residency at the University of Minnesota where he also earned a masters degree in microbiology and immunology. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and infectious diseases and has been on staff at Ochsner since 1963. Dr. Pankey currently serves as chairman of the Institutional Biosafety Committee. He is a fellow of the Infectious Diseases Society of America and in 2001 was elected as Master of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Pankey is an internationally recognized and honored expert in the field of infectious diseases.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 69 years of experience
- speaks English, Spanish
- Fairview University Medical Center
- 2 specialties
- 9 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 3 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. George Atkinson Pankey has 3 locationsOchsner Health Center For Children New Orleans
1315 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121Mon7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SunClosed
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| Infectious Disease | Anesthesiology | Nuclear Medicine | Preventative Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 69 Years of Experience | 40 Years of Experience | 57 Years of Experience | 51 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| New Orleans , LA | West Monroe , LA | Jefferson , LA | NEW ORLEANS , LA |
| Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine | Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans | Med School: Universita Degli Studi Di Siena Facolta Di Medicina E Chirurgia |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. George Atkinson Pankey
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Medical Specialties
Dr. George Atkinson Pankey has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. George Atkinson Pankey has the following 9 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
69 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Fairview University Medical Center
Medical School
Tulane University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1957
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- Dr. George Pankey's office is located at 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA, 70121.
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- Dr. George Pankey is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center.
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