The 20 Best Gout Doctors Near Me in Louisiana, US

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The 20 Best Gout Doctors in Louisiana, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 778 doctor with experience in Gout near Louisiana, US. Of these, 700 are Experienced, 77 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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778 providers found
    Distinguished in Gout
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Gout
    Rheumatology

    Arthritis And Rheumatology Of Metairie, Apmc

    4315 Houma Blvd, Suite 303, 
    Metairie, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Louis Perdue is a Rheumatologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Perdue is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Felty Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Gout, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Perdue is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gout
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Gout
    Internal Medicine

    Freedman Clinic Of Internal Medicine, LLP

    176 Versailles Blvd, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Zack Buckalew is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Buckalew is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Mycosis Fungoides, Gout, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Buckalew is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gout
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Gout
    Family Medicine

    The Family Doctors

    8383 Millicent Way, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey German is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. German is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Gout, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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    Advanced in Gout
    Advanced in Gout

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Toribio joined the Department of Rheumatology at Ochsner in 2014. She completed her rheumatology fellowship at New York University where she became chief rheumatology fellow due to her excellence in teaching and leadership skills. She is a graduate of Loyola University, New Orleans, where she was awarded Ruth and Lee Faust Award for the senior in Biological Sciences graduating with highest GPA. She completed medical school at the LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans and then completed internal medical residency at Duke University. She was raised in New Orleans, but was born in Dominican Republic and is a native Spanish speaker. Her clinical interests include lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout. Dr. Toribio is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Orbital Pseudotumor, Gout, and Behcet Disease.

    Advanced in Gout
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Gout
    Internal Medicine

    Willis Knighton Tri-State Medical Clinic

    2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 410, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anthony Stuart is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Stuart is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Stuart is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gout
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Gout
    Internal Medicine

    Freedman Clinic Of Internal Medicine, LLP

    176 Versailles Blvd, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Roberto Garcia is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Kidney Failure, Acute Pancreatitis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy. Dr. Garcia is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gout
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Gout
    Internal Medicine

    Willis Knighton Tri-State Medical Clinic

    2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 410, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Huan Le is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Le is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Le is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gout
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Gout
    Internal Medicine

    Lafayette Internal Medicine Clinic, LLC

    206 Energy Parkway, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Riggs is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Riggs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    William Slusher
    Experienced in Gout
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gout
    Family Medicine

    Jackson Parish Hospital

    107 Watts St, 
    Jonesboro, LA 
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Slusher is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Jonesboro, Louisiana. Dr. Slusher has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Norman Hill
    Experienced in Gout
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Gout
    Pediatrics

    Ochsner Health Center - Driftwood

    2120 Driftwood Blvd, 
    Kenner, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Norman Hill practices in Kenner, Louisiana. Dr. Hill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, Gout, and Hypertension. Dr. Hill is currently accepting new patients.

    Heather Guillot
    Advanced in Gout
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Gout
    Family Medicine

    Trinity Clinic

    80 Versailles Blvd., Suite A, Suite A, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heather Guillot is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Guillot is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Hypothyroidism, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Gout
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Gout
    Rheumatology

    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Malik Spady is a Rheumatologist in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Spady is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. Her top areas of expertise are Reactive Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Psoriasis.

    Experienced in Gout
    Pediatrics | Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gout
    Pediatrics | Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Ochsner Health Center - St. Bernard

    8050 W Judge Perez Dr, 
    Chalmette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    A long-time resident of St. Bernard Parish, Dr. Thien was born in Vietnam and moved to the U.S. in 1975. After graduating from Loyola University with a B.S. in Medical Technology in 1981, he worked as a Technologist at Touro Infirmary Laboratory for several years. He went on to earn his M.D. from LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1989. After medical school, Dr. Thien completed a combined residency in Internal Medicine & Pediatrics at LSU in New Orleans in 1993. Dr. Thien joined De La Ronde Medical Center in 1993, and he has been in practice in St. Bernard Parish for the past 20 years. Dr. Thien is dual board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, and he is also fluent in Vietnamese. Dr. Thien is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Bronchitis, Sciatica, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Gout
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gout
    Family Medicine

    The Family Doctors

    8383 Millicent Way, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Patton is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Patton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Gout
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gout
    Family Medicine

    Affinity Health Group LLC

    112 Saint John St, 
    Monroe, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Theresa Ross is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Ross is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Empyema, and Sinusitis.

    Experienced in Gout
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gout
    Family Medicine

    The Family Doctors

    8383 Millicent Way, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Clifton Hamic is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Hamic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Acute Coronary Syndrome, Infant Hyperglycemia, Cirrhosis, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

    Experienced in Gout
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gout
    Family Medicine

    Synergy Healthcare

    5400 E Texas St, 
    Bossier City, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Martha Wafer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Wafer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Gout
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gout
    Internal Medicine

    WK Bossier Internal Medicine Diagnostic And Treatment Clinic

    2400 Hospital Dr Ste 420, 
    Bossier City, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Attila Balogh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Balogh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Balogh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gout
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gout
    Internal Medicine

    Willis Knighton Tri-State Medical Clinic

    2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 410, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Timothy Nicholls is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Nicholls is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Nicholls is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gout
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gout
    Family Medicine

    Reeves Memorial Medical Center

    100 Medical Park Drive, 
    Bernice, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Thompson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bernice, Louisiana. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Cough, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Gout?

    Gout is a type of arthritis. It occurs when uric acid builds up in the blood and causes inflammation in the joints.

    Acute gout is a painful condition that often affects only one joint. Chronic gout is the repeated episodes of pain and inflammation. More than one joint may be affected.

    When should I see a Gout doctor in Louisiana, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Gout doctor in Louisiana, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Gout doctors in Louisiana, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Gout doctors in Louisiana, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Gout doctor in Louisiana, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Gout doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gout doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Gout doctor in Louisiana, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Gout doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Gout doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Gout doctors in Louisiana, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Gout doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Gout doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Gout doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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