Robert David Lesser is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician based in River Ridge, LA and is specialized in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Robert David Lesser practices in Metairie, LA and has the professional credentials of MD. The NPI Number for Robert David Lesser is 1144221151 and holds a License No. 014664 (Louisiana).
The current practice location address for Robert David Lesser is 3749 N Causeway Blvd, Metairie, LA and can be reached out via phone at 504-828-8241 and via fax at 504-910-4646.
Location: 3749 N Causeway Blvd, Metairie, LA, 70123-2502
Provider Profile Details
NPI Number
1144221151
Provider Name
Robert David Lesser
Credential
MD
Provider Entity Type
Individual
Gender
Male
Address
3749 N Causeway Blvd, Metairie, LA, 70123-2502
Phone Number
504-828-8241
Fax Number
504-910-4646
Provider Enumeration Date
08/02/2005
Last Update Date
03/08/2024
Provider Business Practice Location Address Details
Address
3749 N Causeway Blvd
City
State
Zip
70002-1740
Phone Number
504-828-8241
Fax Number
504-910-4646
Provider Business Mailing Address Details
Address
3749 N Causeway Blvd
City
State
Zip
70002-1740
Phone Number
504-828-8241
Fax Number
504-910-4646
Provider's Taxonomy Details 1
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Family Medicine
Speciality
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Taxonomy
License No.
014664 (Louisiana)
Definition
A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 2
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Internal Medicine
Speciality
-
Taxonomy
License No.
014664 (Louisiana)
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 3
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Pain Medicine
Speciality
Pain Medicine
Taxonomy
License No.
014664 (Louisiana)
Definition
Pain Medicine is a primary medical specialty based on a distinct body of knowledge and a well-defined scope of clinical practice that is founded on science, research and education. It is concerned with the study of pain, the prevention of pain, and the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of persons in pain. A comprehensive evaluation incorporates the physical, psychological, cognitive and socio-cultural contributions to pain. The treatment protocol may include pharmacological, invasive, behavioral, cognitive, rehabilitative and complementary strategies provided in a concurrent focused and patient specific manner. The pain medicine physician often serves the patient as a frontline physician regarding their pain, but also may serve as a consultant to other physicians, direct an interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary treatment team, conduct research, or advocate for the patient's pain care with public and private agencies. The Pain Medicine physician may work in variety of settings including office, clinic, hospital, university, or governmental/public agencies.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 4
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Pain Medicine
Speciality
Interventional Pain Medicine
Taxonomy
License No.
014664 (Louisiana)
Definition
Interventional Pain Medicine is the discipline of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of pain and related disorders principally with the application of interventional techniques in managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, independently or in conjunction with other modalities of treatment.
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