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Summary
Dr. Nicholas Fruge is a family medicine and emergency medicine physician who earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. With 36 years of experience in medical practice, he brings extensive knowledge to both primary care and acute emergency situations. Dr. Fruge specializes in caring for patients across the full spectrum of medical needs, from routine family healthcare to critical emergency interventions.
Dr. Fruge practices at multiple locations throughout Lafayette, Louisiana, including Our Lady of Lourdes Heart Hospital, Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopaedic Hospital, and Louisiana Extended Care Hospital of Lafayette. He focuses on treating conditions such as chest wall pain and high blood pressure emergencies. His emergency medicine expertise includes providing critical emergency care and performing specialized procedures like therapeutic hypothermia for patients requiring advanced life support. Patients have given him an average …rating of 3.0 on Vitals.
Read More Read less Dr. Fruge practices at multiple locations throughout Lafayette, Louisiana, including Our Lady of Lourdes Heart Hospital, Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopaedic Hospital, and Louisiana Extended Care Hospital of Lafayette. He focuses on treating conditions such as chest wall pain and high blood pressure emergencies. His emergency medicine expertise includes providing critical emergency care and performing specialized procedures like therapeutic hypothermia for patients requiring advanced life support. Patients have given him an average …rating of 3.0 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts
- 36 years of experience
- 43 insurance plans accepted
- Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
- 2 specialties
- 1 area of expertise
- 3 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
JR Nicholas Hugh Fruge has 3 locationsOchsner Lafayette General Orthopaedic Hospital
2810 Ambassador Caffery PkwyLafayette, LA 70506 Tel: (337) 981-2949
Louisiana Extended Care Hospital Of Lafayette
2810 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Fl 6Lafayette, LA 70506 Tel: (337) 289-8180
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| Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 36 Years of Experience | 10 Years of Experience | 10 Years of Experience | 35 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | |
| Lafayette , LA | Lafayette , LA | Opelousas , LA | Lafayette , LA |
| Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans | Med School: University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine Columbia | Med School: Georgetown University, Washington, DC | |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by JR Nicholas Hugh Fruge
Medical Specialties
JR Nicholas Hugh Fruge has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
JR Nicholas Hugh Fruge has the following area of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
36 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New OrleansGraduated in 1990
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- JR Nicholas Fruge's office is located at 1105 Kaliste Saloom Rd, Lafayette, LA, 70508.
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