Rheumatology Physician Opens Office in Zachary

Dr. Joseph P. Nesheiwat, Rheumatologist, has opened Zachary Rheumatology located at 6110 Main Street.  He is board certified in both Rheumatology and Internal Medicine, and treats all rheumatic diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and gout.  He also has a special interest in severe osteoporosis and psoriasis related arthritis.

Dr. Nesheiwat graduated Magna Cum Laude from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, FL, and received his medical education from Saint George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies.  He completed both his Internal Medicine residency and his Rheumatology fellowship training at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, TN.

During his Fellowship training, Dr. Nesheiwat was published in major peer reviewed journals on topics including osteoporosis and rheumatoid lung disease.  He was recognized at the National Young Rheumatology Investigators Forum for best presentation.  He is a member of the American College of Rheumatology.

Dr. Nesheiwat and his wife, Carli Comish Nesheiwat, currently reside in Denham Springs, Louisiana.  They have two children, Adam and Claire.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Joseph Nesheiwat at Zachary Rheumatology, please call 225-636-5836.