Dr. Rusty S Cook MD
Emergency Physician
3223 8th St Metairie LA, 70002About
Dr. Rusty Cook practices Emergency Medicine in Metairie, LA. Dr. Cook assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Cook examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Provider Details
Dr. Rusty S Cook MD's Practice location
Dr. Rusty S Cook MD's reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
- What Is Reye's Syndrome: Causes and Treatments
What is Reye’s syndrome?Reye's syndrome is a rare but serious condition that can cause swelling of the liver and brain. Even though this condition can occur at any age, it is mostly reported to affect children and teenagers, especially those who are trying to recover from viral infections, such as...
- What Is a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)?
OverviewA transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a mini-stroke, which only lasts for a few minutes. It occurs when blood stops flowing to a part of the brain for a short time. The symptoms of TIA are similar to other symptoms of stroke, but they do not last long, so TIA does not lead to permanent...
- Lightheadedness
What is lightheadedness?Lightheadedness or feeling faint may not always be a cause for concern. However, it may also indicate an underlying health problem and can increase the risk of falling and fall-related injuries. If you feel lightheaded, drink water or fluids containing electrolytes and take...
- What Is Epistaxis?
What is epistaxis?Epistaxis or commonly called a nosebleed is defined as a type of bleeding that occurs from the nostrils, the nasal cavity, or the nasopharynx. Nosebleeds are mostly caused by the rupture of blood vessels inside the nose. Bleeding may be spontaneous or caused by injuries or trauma....
- What Causes Dehydration?
Humans have approximately 60 percent of water in the body. Even if 1.5-2 percent of that water is lost, mild dehydration will start, which can lead to severe dehydration requiring immediate medical attention. Because your mood, energy level, and coordination deteriorate with the loss of body fluids,...
- What Could Uncontrollable Shivering Mean?
Uncontrollable shivering is characterized by the rapid shifting between muscle relaxation and contraction. It is through these contractions that the body warms itself up when exposed to cold. Shivering is not always accompanied by fever. In some cases, shivering may occur before the onset of...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Marc Joseph Labat M.D.1514 Jefferson Hwy New Orleans LA 70121
- Dr. Michael Christopher Knisley M.D.1514 Jefferson Highway New Orleans LA 70121
- Dr. Brian Lange Porche MD1514 Jefferson Highway New Orleans LA 70121
- Dr. Andrew P Mayer MD1101 Medical Center Blvd Marrero LA 70072
- Dr. Michael Edward Isabelle MD4837 LAPALCO BLVD MARRERO LA 70072
- Dr. James W Callaghan MD1101 Medical Center Blvd Marrero LA 70072