MD: Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT

Internship and Residency: Internal Medicine, Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC

BS: Biology, Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT

Postgraduate Training: Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty Training, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA; Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty Training, Mid-America Heart Institute, Kansas City, MO

Professional Memberships: National Medical Association, Louisiana State Medical Society, East Baton Rouge Parish Medical Association, East Baton Rouge Parish Medical Society

Past & Present Community Involvement: Past & Present Community Involvement" to the following:   Board of Directors, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady; Former Chairman and Member of the Board of Directors, Chamber of Commerce of Baton Rouge; Board of Directors, Our Lady of the Lake College of Nursing and Allied Health; Medical Director of 2001 Senior Olympic Games; Medical Director of the Lake Physician Health Organization

"Compassion and the ability to listen are important aspects of our practice. I spend the time necessary to understand my patients. I really want to understand their medical history so I can help determine the best treatment for them. I enjoy seeing my patients live healthier, more productive lives."

Fellowship: Adult Cardiology, Baylor College of Medicine, St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital/Texas Heart Institute, Houston, TX; Interventional Cardiology, University of Alabama, Birmingham

MD: Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA

Internship and Residency: Internal Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL

BS: Pharmacy, Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy, New Orleans, LA

Professional Memberships: American College of Cardiology, American College of Physicians, American Heart Association, Texas Heart Institute Cardiac Society, Society of Cardiac Angiography and Interventions, Louisiana State Medical Society, East Baton Rouge Medical Association

Honors and Awards: William E. Dismukes Award of Excellence, Outstanding Senior Resident, Department of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham; Superior Scholastic Achievement Award in Pharmacology, Louisiana State University School of Medicine; Academic Achievement Award, Distinguished College of Pharmacy Graduate, Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy

“Providing advanced healthcare is just one part of being a doctor. The other part is ensuring each of my patients receives the type of attentive care they deserve. I make it a point to answer all their questions and concerns. When a patient leaves my office, I want them to know exactly what¹s going on with their body. That’s when I know I’ve done my job well, and it creates a win-win situation for both of us.”

Nakia Newsome, M.D.
Cardiologist

“The most gratifying reward in life, I believe, is treating a patient who is near death and helping him or her continue to live a productive life. I believe in treating each patient with respect, empathy and professionalism”

MD: Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, DC