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Dr. Michael Hickham, MD

Dr. Michael Hickham, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Hickham, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Metairie, LA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Hickham has extensive experience in Upper Respiratory Conditions, Otologic Conditions & Procedures, and Sleep Apnea. He graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 1993. He is affiliated with Tulane Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 64 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (64 reviews)

Practice

3019 N Arnoult Rd Metairie, LA 70002
Telehealth available
(504) 889-5335

Dr. Hickham is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Hickham specializes in the areas of Allergy & Immunology, Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery & Sleep Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. • See hospitals
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Dr. Hickham's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hickham

4.5

64 ratings, 31 with a written review
5 Star
83%
83%
4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
2%
2%
2 Star
2%
2%
1 Star
11%
11%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Ed Foy – Aug 21, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Denise Thornton – Jul 05, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 08, 2024
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 09, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jennifer Stewart – Dec 24, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Joan LeBouef – Jan 30, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Anonymous – Jan 30, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 07, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 07, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Beth Taylor in Metairie, LA – May 25, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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danielle in metairie – Apr 14, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 11, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 11, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Shelly Chiappetta in Belle Chasse, LA – Mar 13, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jan 02, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Michael Stant in Hammond – Dec 13, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Scott R. in Metairie, LA – Dec 12, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Metairie, LA – Sep 13, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Lily Carriger in Dallas, TX – Jul 06, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Lafayette, LA – Jul 03, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Michael Hickham, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Metairie, LA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Hickham has extensive experience in Upper Respiratory Conditions, Otologic Conditions & Procedures,...read more

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

  • Sleep Medicine

  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • American College Of Surgeons

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Tulane University Hospital And Clinics

    Residency Hospital, 1998

  • Tulane University Hospital And Clinics

    Internship Hospital, 1994

  • Lsu Health Sciences Center New Orleans School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1993
American Board of Physician Specialties®
American Board of Physician Specialties
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Allergy & Immunology†
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Sleep Medicine
†Self designated 
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Dr. Hickham is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Practice

    Ent Specialists of Metairie3019 N Arnoult Rd Metairie, LA 70002
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    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Directions
    Hickham Ent501 Rue de Sante La Place, LA 70068
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Tulane Medical Center

      1415 Tulane Ave
      New Orleans, LA 70112

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      83%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

      78%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

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