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Baton Rouge Cardiology Center (Summa Office)8888 Summa Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70809 map
Dr. Nakia Newsome is a Baton Rouge, LA cardiologist who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment & management of heart & cardiovascular conditions.
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Baton Rouge Cardiology Center (Summa Office)
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Nakia A. Newsome is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Fax
(225) 214-0088
Address
8888 Summa Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
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Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Most Major Providers
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Bio
Dr. Nakia Newsome graduated from Howard University College of Medicine before completing a residency in Internal Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. He then completed a fellowship in Cardiology at Drexel University/Hahnemann University Hospital.
Dr. Newsome has one office in Louisiana where he specializes in Cardiology.
Dr. Newsome works with three doctors including Dr. Lance LaMotte and Dr. Brian Swirsky.
Specialty
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Cardiology
Dr. Newsome, a cardiologist in Baton Rouge, is qualified to deliver comprehensive care for your cardiovascular system and heart. Dr. Newsome may see patients for symptoms like difficulty breathing, dizziness or chest pains, to name a few. Cardiovascular issues that may be identified and cared for by a cardiologist can include congenital heart defects, angina, arrhythmia, heart failure, rheumatic heart disease, heart aneurysms and coronary artery disease, to name a few.
Special Interests
- Cardiovascular Disease
Education & Training
Medical School
Residency
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Thomas Jefferson University Hospital • Philadelphia, PA
Residency in Internal Medicine
Fellowship
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Drexel University/Hahnemann University Hospital • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Fellowship in Cardiology
Hospital Affiliations
- Our Lady of the Lake Hospital Inc
- Baton Rouge General Physicians, Inc.
- Our Lady of the Lake Ascension Community Hospital, Inc
- Woman's Hospital Foundation
- Nmc Operating Company LLC
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
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