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  • Rheumatology
  • Accepting new patients
  • 51 years of experience
  • 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
  • (504) 842-3920

Brief Intro

Dr. Zaken graduated with honors from the University of Kentucky and earned his medical degree from the University of Louisville. He completed his internship, residency and rheumatology fellowship at the University of South Florida in Tampa. A fellow of the American College of Rheumatology, Dr. Zakem is board certified in internal medicine and rheumatology and has been on staff at Ochsner since the end of 2000.

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Education Background

FELLOWSHIP

University of South Florida College of Medicine - Division of Rheumatology - 1979

RESIDENCY

University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine - 1977

University of South Florida College of Medicine - 1977

INTERNSHIP

University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine - 1975

University of South Florida Coll of Med. - 1975

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University of Louisville School of Medicine - 1974

Univ. of Louisville School of Medicine - 1974

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121

Specialties Treated

  • Rheumatology
  • Cancer 15
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 19
  • Orthopedics 26
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 24
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 25
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 23
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 9
  • Children's Hospital 4
  • Urology 23
  • Psychiatry 69
  • Geriatrics 23
  • Rehabilitation 50
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 3
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 3
  • Long Term Care 23
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 12