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 Hypothalamic Tumor. 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.

Matthew Hefner is a Neurosurgery provider in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Hefner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Hefner is currently accepting new patients.

Steven Levine is an Endocrinologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Levine is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Infantile Low Calcium Level, Empty Sella Syndrome, Isolated ACTH Deficiency, Rathke Cleft Cyst, and Parathyroidectomy.

Laura Kimball is an Endocrinologist in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Kimball is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Prolactinoma, Pituitary Tumor, and Hypothyroidism.

Trudy Sanson is an Endocrinologist in West Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Sanson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Hypothyroidism, Thyroid Storm, and Graves Disease.

Ileana Tandron is an Endocrinologist in Slidell, Louisiana. Dr. Tandron is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Isolated ACTH Deficiency, Rathke Cleft Cyst, and Empty Sella Syndrome.

Jonathan Welden is an Endocrinologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Welden is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.

Shatha Murad is an Endocrinologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Murad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Hypothyroidism, Hyperparathyroidism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Jeannemarie Hinkle is an Endocrinologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Hinkle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, and Osteopenia.

Susan Karam is an Endocrinologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Karam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Dr. Karam is currently accepting new patients.

Dakota Boston is an Endocrinologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Boston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Storm, Low Blood Sugar, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Graves Disease.

Justin Fontenot is an Endocrinologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Fontenot is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Pituitary Tumor.

Kamal Bhusal is an Endocrinologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Bhusal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Hyperthyroidism, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, and Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism.

Joshua Maier is an Endocrinologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Maier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Hypercalcemia, Milk-Alkali Syndrome, Hyperthyroidism, and Thyroid Storm.

Harold Miller is an Endocrinologist in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Neuropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

Derek Rainwater is an Endocrinologist in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Rainwater is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Thyroid Storm, Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1, and Idiopathic Hypercalciuria.

Ivan Javier is an Endocrinologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Javier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Thyroid Storm, and Graves Disease.

Bennett Baquet is an Endocrinologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Baquet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Toxic Nodular Goiter.

Lourdes Rodriguez is an Endocrinologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Rodriguez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Storm, Hyperthyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

Escipion Pedroza is an Endocrinologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Pedroza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, and Hypothyroidism.