Summary

Yao-Foli Sekyema, MD, specializes in nephrology at Ochsner Health. They provide comprehensive care for kidney conditions, including acid-base disturbance, acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, hematuria, kidney stones, nephrotic syndrome, resistant hypertension, among others. They offer treatment options for these conditions like dialysis, immunosuppression, catheter and stent placements and robotic partial nephrectomy.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 39 years of experience
  • 26 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of North Carolina Hospitals - GME
  • 2 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Yao-Foli Sekyema

1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121

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NephrologyNephrologyNephrologyNephrology
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3.9 
39 Years of Experience 38 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience 44 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 English
New Orleans , LASalt Lake City , UTLa Place , LAMetairie , LA
Med School: University of Alabama - Birmingham Med School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Yao-Foli Sekyema

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Clear Spring Health
  • Humana
  • Magellan Health
  • Magellan Health - DSNP
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Optima Health
  • Piedmont Community Health Plan
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Virginia Premier Health Plan
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Yao-Foli Sekyema has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Yao-Foli Sekyema has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
  • Chronic Renal Disease
  • Dialysis
  • End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
  • Hemodialysis
  • Kidney Biopsy
  • Nephrologist
  • Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Urinalysis

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

Yao-Foli Sekyema holds an expired medical license in the states of Virginia and Louisiana.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Virginia that expired in 2026 and an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at University of North Carolina Hospitals - GME in 2000.

Residency

Completed their residency at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore in 1994.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Alabama - Birmingham in 1991 and UNIVERSITY OF GHANA MEDICAL SCH in 1987.

NPI Number

Yao-Foli Sekyema's NPI number is 1871545863.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Yao-Foli Sekyema's office located?
Yao-Foli Sekyema's office is located at 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA, 70121.
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What languages does Yao-Foli Sekyema speak?
Yao-Foli Sekyema speaks English.
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