The 20 Best Hypothyroidism Doctors Near Me in Covington, LA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 75 doctor with experience in Hypothyroidism near Covington, LA. Of these, 58 are Experienced, 15 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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75 providers found
    Distinguished in Hypothyroidism
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Hypothyroidism
    Endocrinology

    Diabetes & Metabolism Associates, APMC

    706 W 15th Ave, 
    Covington, LA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harold Miller is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Miller is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Neuropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

    Advanced in Hypothyroidism
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Hypothyroidism
    Endocrinology

    Diabetes & Metabolism Associates, APMC

    706 W 15th Ave, 
    Covington, LA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julie Talavera is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Talavera is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

    Advanced in Hypothyroidism
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Hypothyroidism
    Endocrinology

    Diabetes & Metabolism Associates, APMC

    706 W 15th Ave, 
    Covington, LA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tuan-huy Tran is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Tran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Neuropathy, Hypothyroidism, and Obesity in Children.

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    Advanced in Hypothyroidism
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Hypothyroidism
    Endocrinology

    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Pavan Chava is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Chava is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperthyroidism, Peripheral Neuropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Diabetic Nephropathy. Dr. Chava is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Endocrinology & Metabolic Disease. Dr. Chava is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hypothyroidism
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Hypothyroidism
    Endocrinology

    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James O'hare is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. O'hare is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Neuropathy, Diabetic Nephropathy, and Hyperthyroidism.

    Advanced in Hypothyroidism
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Hypothyroidism
    Family Medicine

    St. Tammany Physicians Network-North Covington

    17240 Heartbeat Cir, 
    Covington, LA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Foret is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Foret is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fainting, Coronary Heart Disease, Lung Metastases, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Hypothyroidism
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Hypothyroidism
    Endocrinology

    Northshore Endocrinology And Diabetes

    190 Greenbrier Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michelle Haggar is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Haggar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypoparathyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Obesity in Children.

    Experienced in Hypothyroidism
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Hypothyroidism
    Family Medicine

    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Oubre is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Oubre is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Myeloma, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Hypothyroidism
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Hypothyroidism
    Endocrinology

    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Juliette Kum is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Kum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pheochromocytoma, Hereditary Paraganglioma-Pheochromocytoma Syndrome, Hyperparathyroidism, and Thyroid Storm.

    Experienced in Hypothyroidism
    Experienced in Hypothyroidism

    Ochsner 65 Plus - Covington

    1581 N Highway 190, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kerry-ann Miller is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Hypothyroidism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Miller is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Hypothyroidism
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hypothyroidism
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

    Ochsner Urgent Care & Occupational Health - Covington

    111 Greengate Dr Ste B, Ste B, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Mohammed Asif Sheikh is a physician who specializes in internal medicine, geriatrics and urgent care Services . Dr. Sheikh completed his initial medical training at Aga Khan Medical College in Karachi, Pakistan where he finished his medical degree. Dr Sheikh did his internal medicine residency at Mt. Sinai Hospital - Elmhurst in New York, and he completed his fellowship in geriatrics at University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics Medicine. Dr. Sheikh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Alzheimer's Disease, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease. Dr. Sheikh is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Sheikh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hypothyroidism
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hypothyroidism
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine

    Ochsner Health Center - Abita Springs

    22070 Highway 59, 
    Abita Springs, LA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Evans earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Florida and then a medical degree from Nova Southeastern University in South Florida. She completed a rotating Internship through Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia and then completed a combined Residency in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine at Penn State University in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Lastly, Dr. Evans is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. Dr. Evans is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her clinical expertise encompasses Togaviridae Disease, Tetanus, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Evans is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatrics. Dr. Evans is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hypothyroidism
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Hypothyroidism
    Internal Medicine

    St. Tammany Physicians Network-Covington

    80 Gardenia Dr, 
    Covington, LA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Katie Taranto is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Taranto is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Polycythemia Vera, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Advanced in Hypothyroidism
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Hypothyroidism
    Internal Medicine

    St. Tammany Physicians Network-Covington

    80 Gardenia Dr, 
    Covington, LA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Brinkman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Brinkman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, and Coronary Heart Disease.

    Advanced in Hypothyroidism
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Hypothyroidism
    Family Medicine

    Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group-360 Ortho Car

    70411 Highway 21, 
    Covington, LA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Joseph is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Joseph is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Familial Dysautonomia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Advanced in Hypothyroidism
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Hypothyroidism
    Internal Medicine

    MDVIP - Covington, LA

    205 Highland Park Plz, 
    Covington, LA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth White is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. White is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Diabetes Insipidus (DI), Neurohypophyseal Diabetes Insipidus, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

    Advanced in Hypothyroidism
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Hypothyroidism
    Family Medicine

    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Plaisance earned his medical degree at LSU School of Medicine. He completed his internship, residency and fellowship at East Jefferson General Hospital's Family Medicine Residency Program. He joined Ochsner in the summer of 2007 from Barksdale Air Force base Family Practice Clinic. Dr. Plaisance is Board Certified in Family Medicine. He practices at the Ochsner Health Center - Covington. Dr. Plaisance is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Neuropathy, Coronary Heart Disease, Osteomyelitis, and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Plaisance is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine - Family Medicine.

    Advanced in Hypothyroidism
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Hypothyroidism
    Family Medicine

    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kelli Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hypothyroidism
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Hypothyroidism
    Internal Medicine

    AVALA Care

    7039 Highway 190 East Service Rd Ste A, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Ovella is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Ovella is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Hypothyroidism, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Advanced in Hypothyroidism
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Hypothyroidism
    Internal Medicine

    David D. Tran, M.D., LLC

    121 Lakeview Cir Ste A, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Tran is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Tran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Cellulitis, Acute Kidney Failure, Gastrostomy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Hypothyroidism?

    Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormone. This condition is often called underactive thyroid.

    When should I see a Hypothyroidism doctor near Covington, LA?

    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 Hypothyroidism doctor near Covington, LA?

    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 Hypothyroidism doctors near Covington, LA?

    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 Hypothyroidism doctors near Covington, LA?

    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 Hypothyroidism doctor near Covington, LA?

    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 Hypothyroidism doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Hypothyroidism 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 Hypothyroidism doctor near Covington, LA?

    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 Hypothyroidism 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 Hypothyroidism 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 Hypothyroidism doctors near Covington, LA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Hypothyroidism 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 Hypothyroidism doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Hypothyroidism 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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