Dr. John F. Nitsche, MD | Metairie, LA | Rheumatology

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Dr. John Nitsche is a rheumatologist and allergy and immunology specialist who earned his medical degree from Hahnemann University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Rush Presbyterian St. Lukes Medical Center and has been practicing medicine for nearly five decades. Dr. Nitsche is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Nitsche practices at multiple locations in Metairie, Louisiana, including Medical Plaza Ent Physicians, Hand Center of Louisiana, and Bayou Pulmonary, with hospital privileges at Omega Hospital. He specializes in treating joint pain, rheumatoid arthritis, and bone thinning conditions. His expertise includes administering chemotherapy and providing infusion therapy treatments for his patients. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
4.2

62 Ratings
49 years of experience
6 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, English
Rush Presbyterian St Lukes Medical Center
46 written reviews
2 specialties
8 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
3 office locations
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Degrading and not helpful. Horrible bedside manner

September 10th, 2019

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My Rheumatologist for 7 years. He has helped to treat my arthritis and I am feeling much better.

July 1st, 2019

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Good Rheumatologist. My arthritis is much better under his care

January 16th, 2019

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I For the fist time I saw Dr Nitsche, I knew I was in good hands, he order all the necessary tests needed for my condition . He has been treating me for 16 years and thanks to him, I am in remission today

August 7th, 2018

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He has been my Rheumatologist for several years and has always been kind, very thorough, and understanding. I would strongly recommend him.

June 26th, 2018

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Each time I went to my appointments, my stay has been 5-6 hrs. I should have left him sooner. I would hear staff talking about him and his insufficiences. It was all true. I thought he was caring , but he is not! He will tell you to call and make an appointment when in actuality it was a lie, because the staff could not accommodate what he generated in his mind. I read someone’s post earlier and it was stated he has narcissistic behaviors, that person is ?? + correct. I’m ecstatically happy ?? to not be returning. It was a hoax ! The excellent 5 stars is not true, do not know how that generated. I would not give him that grade NEVER. VERY DISAPPOINTED!!!

May 21st, 2018

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Was verbally abusive!!!

May 11th, 2018

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I appreciate everything he has done for me for over 20 years

February 16th, 2018

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Dr. Nitsche has been my rheumatologist for 5 years. I saw him in September of 2017 with a two week history of neck pain associated with heaviness in both of my arms. He performed an EKG in his office, suspected a problem with my heart, and arranged immediate cardiology consultation. I was found to have had a recent heart attack. I was treated and released and am now feeling much better

October 16th, 2017

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I consulted Dr. Nitsche for an evaluation several years ago. He correctly diagnosed my condition. He placed me on medication. I am feeling much better and continue to work.

September 7th, 2017

Medical Plaza Ent Physicians

4228 Houma Blvd Ste 110Metairie, LA 70006

Tel: (504) 455-3434

Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Hand Center Of Louisiana

4228 Houma Blvd Ste 600BMetairie, LA 70006

Tel: (504) 454-2191

Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Bayou Pulmonary

4224 Houma Blvd Ste 610Metairie, LA 70006


Dr. John Francis Nitsche, MD	Dr. Karen Shedrick	Dr. Jonathan Ameen Jalali	Dr. Amber Nakia Hardeman
Rheumatology	Allergy & Immunology	Allergy & Immunology	Allergy & Immunology
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49 Years of Experience		5 Years of Experience	7 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English
Metairie , LA	METAIRIE , LA	Los Angeles , CA	NEW ORLEANS , LA
Med School: Hahnemann University School Of Medicine		Med School: University Of Missouri-Kansas City School Of Medicine	Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine
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Allergy & Immunology
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Rush Presbyterian St Lukes Medical Center

Medical School

Hahnemann University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1977

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