Dr. Rashid Mahboob has long known exactly what he wanted to do – practice endocrinology. “I have many family members with diabetes, so I was interested in endocrinology right from the beginning,” he recalled. “Later, as a hospitalist, 70 percent of my patients were diabetic. I found there is a lot of need and a shortage of endocrinologists.” Besides helping patients manage diabetes, Dr. Mahboob discovered he enjoyed treating patients with other health issues, such as thyroid diseases, cancer, osteoporosis, bone diseases and pituitary disorders. But no matter the diagnosis, to Dr. Mahboob, the most important aspect of treating patients is the same. “I need to understand patients and realize each one is different,” he said. “As a doctor, I have to be patient and build a good relationship and level of trust. “When the patient trusts you, they will listen and respond better,” he explained. “Diabetes is a patient-controlled disease, so you have to talk to the patient and the family and have good communication with them.” Dr. Mahboob knows how important family is to his patients, as his own family is a No. 1 priority in his life. He, his wife and their three children love taking long drives in the mountains, camping, hiking and just spending time together. When they settled here in 2006, he was glad to know his expertise could help fill a need for patients in the area. And, he liked the area right away because it reminded him of the mountains of Pakistan, where he grew up. “We love the natural beauty,” he said. “It is home now.”. Dr. Mahboob is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

Mohamad Allam is a Thoracic Surgeon in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Allam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Disease, Mitral Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Allam is currently accepting new patients.

Billy Rosson is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Rosson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Rosson is currently accepting new patients.

Victoria Panelli is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Panelli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Lung Cancer. Dr. Panelli is currently accepting new patients.

Steven Saccaro is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Saccaro is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. Dr. Saccaro is currently accepting new patients.

Molly Thomas is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Cain is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Cain is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Polycythemia Vera, Lynch Syndrome, Colorectal Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Cain is currently accepting new patients.

Philippe Prouet is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Prouet is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Dr. Prouet is currently accepting new patients.

James Horton is a Radiologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Horton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Lung Nodules, Visceromegaly, and Pleurisy.

John Edavettal is a Cardiologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Edavettal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Sudhir Aggarwal is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Aggarwal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Aggarwal is currently accepting new patients.

Gregory Ardoin is a Cardiologist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Lafayette,, Louisiana. Dr. Ardoin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

Jeremy Laborde is a Radiologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Laborde is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Splenomegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Lung Nodules, and Visceromegaly.

Dennis Eschete, MD, has extensive experience in General and Bariatric Surgery with a focus on minimally invasive surgery. He is a fellowship trained surgeon specializing in complex laparoscopic techniques including a focus on hernia repairs and weight loss surgeries. Outside the operating room, he is a dedicated family man, finding his greatest joy in the moments spent with his loving wife and two wonderful children. He enjoys an active lifestyle including traveling and exploring new golf destinations with family. Balancing the intensity of a surgeon's career with the warmth of family life is the source of constant inspiration and fulfillment for him. Dr. Eschete is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Walter Brown is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

Vern Keller is a Thoracic Surgeon in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Keller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Valve Repair, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Keller is currently accepting new patients.

Brad Broussard is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Broussard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Gastrostomy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Broussard is currently accepting new patients.

Charles Fitch is a Nurse Practitioner in Lafayette, Louisiana. Mr. Fitch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Mr. Fitch is currently accepting new patients.

Tracie Dubose is a Nurse Practitioner in Lafayette, Louisiana. Ms. Dubose is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, and Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma. Ms. Dubose is currently accepting new patients.

Kellie West is a Nurse Practitioner in Lafayette, Louisiana. Ms. West is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, and Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer. Ms. West is currently accepting new patients.