Summary

Dr. Leah Nuss is a pulmonologist specializing in pediatric respiratory care with 11 years of experience treating children and adolescents with breathing and lung conditions. She earned her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and focuses on helping young patients with complex respiratory challenges. Dr. Nuss speaks English and provides comprehensive pulmonary care for pediatric patients.

Dr. Nuss practices at Manning Family Children's Hospital and sees patients in New Orleans, Louisiana, Gulfport, Mississippi, and Diamondhead, Mississippi. She treats children with respiratory failure, low oxygen levels, and brain oxygen deficiency. Her expertise includes performing newborn oxygen screening tests, breathing tests to assess lung function, and chest imaging procedures to diagnose respiratory conditions in pediatric patients.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 11 years of experience
  • 11 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Tulane University School Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Leah Sierra Nuss has 3 locations

Childrens Hospital New Orleans

200 Henry Clay AveNew Orleans, LA 70118

Memorial Physician Clinics Diamondhead Family Practice And Multispecialty Center

45000E ALOHA DRDIAMONDHEAD, MS 39525
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat9:00 am - 3:00 pm
SunClosed

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PulmonologyPediatricsPediatricsPediatrics
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11 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 46 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Spanish, Arabic
New Orleans , LAGretna , LABayside , NYMetairie , LA
Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine Med School: Christian Medical College Ludhiana Med School: Mount Sinai School Of Medicine Of New York University Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Leah Sierra Nuss

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Leah Sierra Nuss has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Leah Sierra Nuss has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Pediatrics

Certifications, License, & Education

11 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Mississippi, 2026, Active
Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Tulane University School Of MedicineGraduated in 2015

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Leah Nuss's office located?
Dr. Leah Nuss's office is located at 200 Henry Clay Ave, New Orleans, LA, 70118.
What languages does Dr. Leah Nuss speak?
Dr. Leah Nuss speaks English.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Leah Nuss?
You can find contact information for Dr. Leah Nuss here on Vitals.
Which hospitals is Dr. Leah Nuss affiliated with?
Dr. Leah Nuss is affiliated with Manning Family Childrens.
Does Dr. Leah Nuss accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Leah Nuss accepts on their Vitals profile.

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