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 Infant Hyperglycemia. 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.

. Dr. Hussain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infant Hyperglycemia. His top areas of expertise are Cardiac Tamponade, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, and Sepsis.

Francine Manuel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Manuel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infant Hyperglycemia. Her top areas of expertise are Premature Ovarian Failure, Infertility, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Manuel is currently accepting new patients.

Chad Manuel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Manuel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infant Hyperglycemia. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic, Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia, and Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia. Dr. Manuel is currently accepting new patients.

Tyler Perrin is a primary care provider, practicing in Bariatric Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Perrin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infant Hyperglycemia. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Endoscopy.

Michael Alexander, MD, specializes in internal medicine at Ochsner Health. Dr. Alexander is a board-certified internal medicine physician with over 30 years of experience in adult primary care and complex medical management. He completed his postgraduate training at the University of Texas Affiliated Hospitals in July 1985. Dr. Alexander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infant Hyperglycemia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

Angela Snow is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Snow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infant Hyperglycemia. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Snow is currently accepting new patients.

Katie Dennis is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Dennis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infant Hyperglycemia. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Dennis is currently accepting new patients.

Jeffery Brown is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Brown is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infant Hyperglycemia. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, and Premature Ovarian Failure. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

Troy Martin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Martin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infant Hyperglycemia. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Martin is currently accepting new patients.

Richard Luneau is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Luneau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infant Hyperglycemia. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Luneau is currently accepting new patients.

Richard Hines is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Hines is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infant Hyperglycemia. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Hines is currently accepting new patients.

Sunshine Little is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Carencro, Louisiana. Dr. Little is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infant Hyperglycemia. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Insomnia. Dr. Little is currently accepting new patients.

Hector Robles is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Robles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infant Hyperglycemia. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Cellulitis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Robles is currently accepting new patients.

Mimi Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infant Hyperglycemia. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Infant Hyperglycemia. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

Cesar Ramirez-Astacio is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Ramirez-Astacio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infant Hyperglycemia. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Necrosis, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Ramirez-Astacio is currently accepting new patients.

Eduardo Chamah is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Chamah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infant Hyperglycemia. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Infant Hyperglycemia, Vitamin D Deficiency, and High Cholesterol.

Lori Gautreaux is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Gautreaux is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infant Hyperglycemia. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Ureteroscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Gautreaux is currently accepting new patients.

Lauren Fletcher-Luke is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Fletcher-Luke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infant Hyperglycemia. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Vitamin D Deficiency. Dr. Fletcher-Luke is currently accepting new patients.

Jeremy Knott is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Knott is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infant Hyperglycemia. His top areas of expertise are Irregular Sleep-Wake Syndrome, Sciatica, Scoliosis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Knott is currently accepting new patients.