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Dr Douglas Mehaffie MD, LLC148 Wall Boulevard, Westbank Urgent Care, Gretna, LA 70056 map
Dr. Alexander Hu is an internist in Gretna, LA. He diagnoses & treats a host of diseases & ailments in adult patients.
Dr Douglas Mehaffie MD, LLC
Insurance Accepted
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Bio
Dr. Alexander Hu graduated from Other in 2011.
Dr. Hu has one office in Louisiana where he specializes in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.
Dr. Hu works with six doctors including Dr. Elizabeth Goodly and Dr. Dywanda Lewis.
Specialties
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Internal Medicine
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Hu specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. When necessary, Dr. Hu can also refer patients to specialist physicians when medically needed. As an example, patients with severe liver problems could be referred to a hepatologist for additional medical tests or treatments.
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Rheumatology
Rheumatologists are specialized physicians who treat arthritis and other rheumatic diseases—those that affect the muscles, joints and bones. Dr. Hu can diagnose and treat highly complex conditions, including those that affect other organs and systems like the brain, kidneys, blood vessels or lungs. Conditions treated may include rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and fibromyalgia, among many others.
Education & Training
Medical School
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Other
MD • 2011
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