For Physicians
Our faculty are highly trained in the treatment of arthritis and rheumatology. Contact us to discuss how we can provide additional support for your patients.
Samina Hayat, MD
Professor of Internal Medicine, Division Chief of Rheumatology; Director of the Center for Excellence in Arthritis and Rheumatology
Need to refer a patient?
Fax last clinic note/ evaluation with all relevant labs, imaging reports and reason for referral.
Clinic: (318) 675-7597
Fax: (318) 675-6980
Billing Questions: (318) 654-6760
Social Services: (318) 626-4063
Alberto Simoncini, MD
Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine, Division of Radiology, Clinical Specialist
Sarwat Umer, MD
Professor of Internal Medicine, Division of Internal Medicine-Pediatrics, Center of Excellence in Arthritis and Rheumatology
Andrew Yurochko, PhD
Professor of Internal Medicine, Microbiology and Immunology, Executive Director of Center of Excellence for Emerging Viral Threats, Assistant Director of Research of Center of Excellence for Arthritis, Director of CAIPP, Carroll Feist Endowed Chair of Viral Oncology, Associate Director of Research for Feist-Weiller Cancer Center