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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP). 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.

Neeraj Singh is a Nephrologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP). His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Magnesium Deficiency, Diabetic Nephropathy, Kidney Transplant, and Osteotomy. Dr. Singh is currently accepting new patients.

Cody Tingle is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Tingle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP). His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Tingle is currently accepting new patients.

Lillian Nelson is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP). Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Nelson is currently accepting new patients.

Adrian Sequeira is a Nephrologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Sequeira is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP). His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Nephrosclerosis, Chronic Kidney Disease, Angioplasty, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Sequeira is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Liu is a Nephrologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Liu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP). His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, and Nephrosclerosis.

Jones Samuel is a Nephrologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Samuel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP). His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

Raynold Corona is a Nephrologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Corona is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP). His top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

Michael Roppolo is a Nephrologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Roppolo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP). His top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

Kenneth Smith is a Nephrologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP). His top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

Mitchell Hebert is a Nephrologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Hebert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP). His top areas of expertise are Renovascular Hypertension, Nephrosclerosis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Chronic Kidney Disease.

William Murrill is a Nephrologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Murrill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP). His top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Chronic Kidney Disease.

Raphael Higginbotham is a Nephrologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Higginbotham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP). His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Necrosis.

Zohreh Soltani is a Transplant Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Soltani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP). Her top areas of expertise are Cytomegalovirus Infection, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, High Potassium Level, Magnesium Deficiency, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant. Dr. Soltani is currently accepting new patients.

Melisa Harrington is a Nephrologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Harrington is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP). Her top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Necrosis.

Catherine Coit is a Transplant Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Coit is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP). Her top areas of expertise are Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Cytomegalovirus Infection, Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Coit is currently accepting new patients.

James Gardner is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Gardner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP). His top areas of expertise are Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Familial Short Stature (FSS), Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

Jeannemarie Hinkle is an Endocrinologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Hinkle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP). Her top areas of expertise are Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, and Osteopenia.

Lauren Miles is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Miles has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP). Her top areas of expertise are Respiratory Acidosis, Metabolic Acidosis, Lactic Acidosis, and Acute Kidney Failure.

Jorge Garces is a Transplant Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Garces is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP). His top areas of expertise are Cytomegalovirus Infection, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant. Dr. Garces is currently accepting new patients.