10 Results forDiabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinologists near Covington, LA
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An endocrinologist specializes in diagnosing and treating hormone imbalances, diabetes, and other problems with your body’s endocrine glands. Endocrine glands include the thyroid, parathyroid, pancreas, ovaries, testicles, hypothalamus, pituitary, and adrenal glands. An endocrinologist is a diabetes specialist, but also manages the complex health needs of adults with many other endocrine, metabolic or glandular conditions that often affect many body systems.
An endocrinologist typically:
- Evaluates your medical history and past test results
- Performs a physical exam
- Orders and interprets laboratory tests, hormone tests, and imaging exams
- Performs fine-needle aspirations
- Prescribes medications and radiation therapy
- Recommends surgery as needed
- Diagnoses and treats diabetes, thyroid disorders, bone problems, obesity, metabolic syndrome, growth problems, and endocrine cancer
Endocrinology is a subspecialty of internal medicine. For doctors certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, the formal subspecialty is endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism. Endocrinologists may also be known by the following names: diabetes doctor, metabolic doctor, or hormone specialist.
There are 10 specialists practicing Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism in Covington, LA with an overall average rating of 4.0 stars. There are 11 hospitals near Covington, LA with affiliated Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism specialists, including Saint Tammany Parish Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - North Shore and Children's Hospital.
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- 706 W 15th AveCovington, LA 704331.0 miles away
Biography: Dr. Julie Talavera, MD is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Specialist. She is 46 years old and has been practicing for 15 years. Dr. Julie Talavera, MD is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital.
- 190 Greenbrier Blvd Ste 105Covington, LA 704332.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:
- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
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Biography: Dr. Michelle Haggar, MD is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Specialist. She is 45 years old and has been practicing for 10 years. Dr. Michelle Haggar, MD is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital.
- 706 W 15th AveCovington, LA 704331.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:
- Offers Telehealth
- Explains conditions well
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Biography: Dr. Harold Miller, MD is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Specialist. He is 61 years old and has been practicing for 28 years. Dr. Harold Miller, MD is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital.
Dr. Harold Miller, MD
Specialty: Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism706 W 15th AveCovington, LA 704331.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Explains conditions well
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Dr. Pavan Chava, DO
Specialty: Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism1000 Ochsner BlvdCovington, LA 704333.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
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Biography: <p>Dr. Chava earned his medical degree from NOVA Southeastern School of Osteopathic Medicine in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He completed his residency and fellowship at Ochsner Clinic Foundation, where he was the Chief Endocrinology Fellow. Dr. Chava practices at Ochsner Health Center in Covington.</p>
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Specialty: Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism706 W 15th AveCovington, LA 704331.0 miles awayDr. Tuan-Huy Tran, MD
Specialty: Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism706 W 15th AveCovington, LA 704331.0 miles awayDr. Juliette Kum-Nji, MD
Specialty: Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism1000 Ochsner BlvdCovington, LA 704333.5 miles awayBiography: <p>Dr. Sandifer Kum-Nji received her medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, TN. Following this she completed her internship at Georgetown University/Washington Hospital Center in Washington DC. She completed her residency at Overlook Medical Center in Summit, NJ. She completed fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes,and Metabolism at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, TN where she also served as the Chief Endocrinology Fellow. Dr. Sandifer Kum-Nji is board certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism. She is a member of the Endocrine Society. In her spare time she enjoys traveling, spending time with her two daughters, and going to church.</p>
Dr. Michelle Haggar, MD
Specialty: Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism190 Greenbrier Blvd Ste 105Covington, LA 704332.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Anita Richard, NP
Specialty: Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism1000 Ochsner BlvdCovington, LA 704333.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
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Ainsley Jarrott, APRN
Specialty: Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism1000 Ochsner BlvdCovington, LA 704333.5 miles awayAshley Wall, LPC
Specialty: Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism610 Lotus Dr N Ste BMandeville, LA 704715.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Ricardo Gomez, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Endocrinology5025 Keystone BlvdCovington, LA 704330.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Explains conditions well
- Patients found trustworthy