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  • Hospital Medicine, Other Specialty, Rheumatology
  • Accepting new patients
  • 18 years of experience
  • The Rheumatology Group Llc 111 VETERANS MEMORIAL BLVD STE 404, Metairie, LA 70005

Brief Intro

Dr. Wale Sulaiman completed a combined MD/MSc degree at Medical University, Varna, Bulgaria in Europe. His interests in Nerve and Spinal cord injury and regeneration research led him to the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada where he also completed a PhD in Neurosciences. He completed his Neurosurgery residency at University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He is board-certified in Neurosurgery by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and completed two world-renowned clinical fellowships in both complex nerve reconstruction (Louisiana State University) and complex spine surgery (Medical College of Wisconsin). In addition to his clinical expertise, Dr. Sulaiman has extensive research experience in both nerve and spinal cord injury and regeneration, and has authored several peer reviewed publications and book chapters in these areas. He runs a nerve/spinal cord regeneration translational research laboratory at Ochsner. Currently, Dr. Sulaiman is a member of The Spine Center, Ochsners new comprehensive approach to patients with spine disorders. He will be accepting new patients in August 2008.

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Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport - 2007

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Location & Hours

  • The Rheumatology Group Llc
  • 111 VETERANS MEMORIAL BLVD STE 404, Metairie, LA 70005
  • Mon:8:30 am - 4:30 pm
    Tue:8:30 am - 4:30 pm
    Wed:8:30 am - 4:30 pm
    Thu:8:30 am - 4:30 pm
    Fri:8:30 am - 4:30 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Rheumatology
  • Other Specialty
  • Hospital Medicine

Conditions Addressed

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Raynaud's Disease
  • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
  • Osteoarthritis
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • CHAMPVA
  • Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Humana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Cigna
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Peoples Health
  • Vantage Health Plan, Inc.
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  • 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