4.8
20 Ratings with 6 written Reviews
Summary
Ziad M. Ashkar, 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
- 37 years of experience
- 35 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Emory Healthcare
- 6 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 9 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Location
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| Ziad M Ashkar, MD | Dr. Roderick Vince Clark, MD | Dr. Katherine Dulay Dela Rosa, MD | Dr. Ashwin Pannathpur Jaikishen, MD |
| Nephrology | Nephrology | Nephrology | Nephrology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 37 Years of Experience | 39 Years of Experience | 38 Years of Experience | 15 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks French, Spanish, English | Speaks English, Spanish | |
| Lafayette , LA | Lafayette , LA | Abbeville , LA | Metairie , LA |
| Med School: American University Of Beirut Faculty Of Medicine | Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans | Med School: Far Eastern University Inst Of Med Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation | Med School: American University Of Antigua College Of Medicine |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Ziad M Ashkar
Medical Specialties
Ziad M Ashkar has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Ziad M Ashkar has the following 9 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
37 Years Experience
Ziad M Ashkar 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
Residency
Completed their residency at Emory Healthcare.
Medical School
Graduated from American University Of Beirut Faculty Of Medicine in 1989.
NPI Number
Ziad M Ashkar's NPI number is 1356350946.
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- Ziad Ashkar speaks English.
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- Ziad Ashkar's office is located at 1460 S College Rd, Lafayette, LA, 70503.
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