About
Paul Ikemire, MD, is a primary care physician and the lead doctor at Nightwater Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from Tulane University School of Medicine and completed his post-graduate training at Tulane Hospital and Clinic. His clinical focus spans adult medicine, preventive healthcare, and the management of chronic conditions including diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and obesity. Dr. Ikemire speaks both English and Spanish, serving a diverse patient community across New Orleans.
Dr. Ikemire takes an integrative and personalized approach to every patient encounter. He tailors each appointment to the individual, offering in-depth consultations or efficient focused visits depending on the patient's needs. He holds medical licenses in Louisiana and California. Patients consistently describe him as thorough, compassionate, and accessible, with one noting he has served as their primary care physician for decades.
Education & Training
Medical School
Tulane University School of Medicine
Residency
Tulane Hospital and Clinic (post-graduate training)
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Ikemire right for?
Dr. Ikemire is a strong fit for adults seeking a personal, relationship-driven primary care experience. Patients managing diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, heart disease, or obesity benefit from his focused chronic disease approach. He works well with patients who want both preventive screenings and active lifestyle counseling. Spanish-speaking patients find his bilingual practice a meaningful asset. Those who value thorough, unhurried appointments and direct physician access will feel at home here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Ikemire specializes in diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, and weight management. He also delivers comprehensive preventive care, including annual wellness screenings, cancer screenings, and routine lab work. His integrative approach connects lifestyle factors to clinical outcomes for each of these conditions.
Dr. Ikemire treats both. Preventive medicine sits at the core of his practice, and he conducts annual wellness exams, immunization reviews, and cancer screenings. He also manages established chronic conditions and helps patients build long-term health strategies.
Yes. Dr. Ikemire is fluent in both English and Spanish. He serves a diverse patient community in New Orleans and can conduct full consultations in either language.
Dr. Ikemire earned his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans. He then completed his post-graduate training at Tulane Hospital and Clinic, also in New Orleans.
Dr. Ikemire individualizes each visit based on the patient's needs. He offers lengthy consultations for complex or preventive care discussions and efficient focused appointments when the situation calls for it. He deliberately schedules fewer appointments each day to keep wait times short.
Yes. Dr. Ikemire holds active medical licenses in both Louisiana and California. He sees patients in both states through telehealth and treats in-person patients at the New Orleans office.
Dr. Ikemire primarily sees adults managing chronic conditions or focused on preventive health. His patient base includes individuals living with diabetes, cardiovascular risk factors, and weight-related health concerns, as well as patients seeking annual wellness care and long-term primary care relationships.
Yes. Nightwater Medical Center sponsors the Nightwater Health Scholar Program, a $2,500 scholarship for international studies awarded to a local Tulane University student. Dr. Ikemire's practice has a longstanding connection to the Tulane University community in New Orleans.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026