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1 Rating with 1 written Review
Summary
Dr. James Sylvester is a family medicine physician who also specializes in nuclear medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Missouri Columbia School of Medicine and has been practicing for 38 years. Dr. Sylvester speaks English.
Dr. Sylvester practices at several locations throughout Louisiana, including Saint Tammany Parish Hospital, Lakeview Regional Medical Center, and Rapid Urgent Care facilities in Covington and Amite. He commonly treats conditions such as COVID-19, upper respiratory infections, and throat infections. His practice includes performing flu tests, COVID-19 testing, and rapid strep tests. Patients rate Dr. Sylvester 5.0 out of 5 stars on average.
Dr. Sylvester practices at several locations throughout Louisiana, including Saint Tammany Parish Hospital, Lakeview Regional Medical Center, and Rapid Urgent Care facilities in Covington and Amite. He commonly treats conditions such as COVID-19, upper respiratory infections, and throat infections. His practice includes performing flu tests, COVID-19 testing, and rapid strep tests. Patients rate Dr. Sylvester 5.0 out of 5 stars on average.
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Quick Facts
- 38 years of experience
- speaks English
- University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine
- 1 written review
- 2 specialties
- 1 area of expertise
- 4 hospital affiliations
- 4 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. James Miles Sylvester has 4 locationsRapid Urgent Care
802 W Oak StAmite, LA 70422 Tel: (985) 284-2099
Mon7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Rapid Urgent Care
218 E Boston StCovington, LA 70433 Tel: (985) 875-0077
Mon6:30 am - 6:30 pm
Tue6:30 am - 6:30 pm
Wed6:30 am - 6:30 pm
Thu6:30 am - 6:30 pm
Fri6:30 am - 6:30 pm
Sat9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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| Dr. James Miles Sylvester, MD | Dr. Eulogio Lim Tan, MD | Dr. Mary Margaret Gautreau | Elsa Elizabeth Treadway-Hahn |
| Family Medicine | Emergency Medicine | Nurse Practitioner | Nurse Practitioner |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 38 Years of Experience | 54 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | ||
| Covington , LA | Lake Charles , LA | Robert , LA | COVINGTON , LA |
| Med School: University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine | Med School: Univ Of The East/Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center College Of Med | ||
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Miles Sylvester
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Medical Specialties
Dr. James Miles Sylvester has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. James Miles Sylvester has the following area of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
38 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Texas, 2026, Active
Medical Doctor, Mississippi, 2026, Active
Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
University Of Missouri Columbia School Of MedicineGraduated in 1988
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- Which hospitals is Dr. James Sylvester affiliated with?
- Dr. James Sylvester is affiliated with Lakeview Hospital, Saint Tammany Parish Hospital, Field Health System, and Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Centennial.
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