Native of New Orleans; Co-founder of Acadiana Medicine Clinic


CURRENT SPECIALTY: INTERNAL MEDICINE and SLEEP DISORDER MEDICINE


EDUCATION:

Undergraduate: University of Virginia - Charlottesville, VA

Medical: Louisiana State University School of Medicine - New Orleans, LA

Internships: Louisiana State University School of Medicine, Lafayette Charity Hospital - Lafayette, LA

Residency: Louisiana State University School of Medicine, University Medical Center - Lafayette, LA


BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

American Board of Internal Medicine -

            Internal Medicine 1983

                                                                           Geriatric Medicine 1990, 2000, 2010

                                                                           Sleep Medicine 2009

POSITIONS HELD:

Medical Director, Senior Village Nursing Home - Opelousas, LA (1983 to present)

Medical Director, HomeBound Care, Inc. - Opelousas, LA (1993-1995)


PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:

                     American College of Physicians - Fellow

                     American Geriatric Society

                     American Academy of Sleep Medicine


PRACTICE HISTORY:

1983-1985                Private Practice - Opelousas, LA

1985-1987                 Practice Partnership with Dr. Joseph Y. Bordelon - Opelousas, LA

1987-present           Group Practice - Acadiana Medicine Clinic, APMC - Opelousas, LA


Dr. Nix is an avid runner and has participated in numerous marathons, biathlons, and triathlons.  He and his wife, Anne, enjoy traveling and visiting with friends and family.