Summary

Seema Qayum, MD, specializes in pulmonary diseases at Ochsner Health. Dr. Qayum brings with her a wealth knowledge including expertise in COPD/emphysema, bronchitis, asthma, bronchiolitis, inflammatory pneumonias/pneumonitis, pulmonary nodules, pleural “lung lining” pathology, bronchoscopy, thoracentesis. She has extended training and knowledge in interstitial lung diseases such as pulmonary fibrosis, sarcoidosis, and lung transplantation.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 12 years of experience
  • 43 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • New York Presbyterian - Columbia University
  • 2 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Dr. Seema Qayum

120 Ochsner BlvdGretna, LA 70056

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12 Years of Experience 39 Years of Experience 51 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
Gretna , LAMetairie , LANew Orleans , LAMarrero , LA
Med School: Tulane University School of Medicine - GME Med School: Tulane Univ School of Medicine Med School: Harvard Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Seema Qayum

  • 1199SEIU
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - POS
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • Affinity Health Plan - Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - EPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • CDPHP
  • Cigna
  • ConnectiCare
  • Elderplan
  • EmblemHealth
  • EmblemHealth - Medicare
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Empire Plan
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicaid
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicaid
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicare
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • MagnaCare
  • MassHealth - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • MetroPlus Health Plan - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • Optum Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Seema Qayum has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Seema Qayum has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

12 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

New York Presbyterian - Columbia University2021

Residency

Tulane School of Medicine - Internal Medicine Residency2018

Medical School

Tulane University School of Medicine - GMEGraduated in 2014

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