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Summary
Dr. Rusty Cook treats bronchitis, chest wall pain, and sinus headache, and performs emergency care and therapeutic hypothermia. He has practiced surgery, plastic surgery, and emergency medicine for 41 years. Dr. Cook trained at West Virginia University School of Medicine and sees patients in Zachary, Metairie, Lutcher, and Luling, Louisiana. He is affiliated with East Jefferson General Hospital, Tulane Lakeside Hospital For Women And Children, Hood Memorial Hospital, Saint Charles Parish Hospital, Saint James Parish Hospital, Lane Regional Medical Center, and Omega Hospital LLC.
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Quick Facts
- 41 years of experience
- 34 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- West Virginia University School Of Medicine
- 3 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 7 hospital affiliations
- 5 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Rusty Stephen Cook has 5 locationsCompare with Similar Doctors
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| Dr. Rusty Stephen Cook | Curren Elizabeth Smith | Dr. Shannon Marie Alwood, MD | Kellie Roy Bertrand |
| Surgery | Emergency Medicine | Emergency Medicine | Nurse Practitioner |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 41 Years of Experience | 9 Years of Experience | 22 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 | |
| Zachary , LA | Saint Louis , MO | Baton Rouge , LA | New Roads , LA |
| Med School: West Virginia University School Of Medicine | Med School: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine | Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans | |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Rusty Stephen Cook has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Rusty Stephen Cook has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
41 Years Experience
Dr. Rusty Stephen Cook holds an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from West Virginia University School Of Medicine in 1985.
NPI Number
Dr. Cook's NPI number is 1437244266.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Dr. Rusty Cook accepting new patients?
- Dr. Rusty Cook has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Where is Dr. Rusty Cook's office located?
- Dr. Rusty Cook's office is located at 6300 Main St, Zachary, LA, 70791.
- Does Dr. Rusty Cook accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Rusty Cook accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Does Dr. Rusty Cook accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Rusty Cook has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- What languages does Dr. Rusty Cook speak?
- Dr. Rusty Cook speaks English.
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