The 20 Best Hypothyroidism Doctors Near Me in Kenner, LA

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The 20 Best Hypothyroidism Doctors near Kenner, LA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 193 doctor with experience in Hypothyroidism near Kenner, LA. Of these, 184 are Experienced and 9 are Advanced.

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193 providers found
    Experienced in Hypothyroidism
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Hypothyroidism
    Endocrinology

    Office

    2120 Driftwood Blvd Fl 1, 
    Kenner, LA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Satya Potluri is an Endocrinologist in Kenner, Louisiana. Dr. Potluri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hyperthyroidism, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Thyroid Storm.

    Advanced in Hypothyroidism
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Hypothyroidism
    Endocrinology

    Miguel P. Rivera M.D. A.P.M.C.

    3939 Houma Blvd Ste 216, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Miguel Rivera is an Endocrinologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Rivera is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, Testicular Failure, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Hypothyroidism
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Hypothyroidism
    Endocrinology

    Diabetes & Metabolism Assoc. Aanc

    3901 Houma Blvd Ste 103, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Murray is an Endocrinologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Murray is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypothyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Obesity in Children.

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

    Ochsner Health Center - Driftwood

    2120 Driftwood Blvd, 
    Kenner, LA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brandi Jones is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Kenner, Louisiana. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hypothyroidism
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Hypothyroidism
    Endocrinology

    Ochsner Medical Center - Kenner

    180 West Esplanade Ave, 
    Kenner, LA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Suneeta Ganji is an Endocrinologist in Kenner, Louisiana. Dr. Ganji is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Storm, Graves Disease, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Hyperthyroidism. Dr. Ganji is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hypothyroidism
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Hypothyroidism
    Endocrinology

    Escipion Pedroza

    4213 Saxon St Ste 200, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Experienced in Hypothyroidism
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Hypothyroidism
    Endocrinology

    Ochsner Medical Complex - Clearview

    4430 Veterans Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Swarna Rai is an Endocrinologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Rai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Thyroid Storm, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Rai is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hypothyroidism
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Hypothyroidism
    Internal Medicine

    Parimal Parikh MD LLC

    4232 Williams Blvd Ste 101, 
    Kenner, LA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Parimal Parikh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kenner, Louisiana. Dr. Parikh has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Gerstmann Syndrome, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Hypothyroidism
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Hypothyroidism
    Internal Medicine

    Joseph Sampognaro III

    3800 Houma Blvd Ste 230, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Sampognaro is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Sampognaro is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Tracheitis, and Familial Hypertension.

    Advanced in Hypothyroidism
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Hypothyroidism
    Internal Medicine

    Ochsner Medical Complex - Clearview

    4430 Veterans Memorial Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Klibert is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Klibert is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Advanced in Hypothyroidism
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Hypothyroidism
    Endocrinology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jared Dendy is an Endocrinologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Dendy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Thyroid Storm, Thyroid Cancer, and Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer. Dr. Dendy is currently accepting new patients.

    Susan L. Karam
    Experienced in Hypothyroidism
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Hypothyroidism
    Endocrinology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Susan Karam is an Endocrinologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Karam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. 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.

    Experienced in Hypothyroidism
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hypothyroidism
    Internal Medicine

    Omni Health Care

    2701 David Dr, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Smart is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Smart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy, High Cholesterol, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Osteoarthritis.

    Experienced in Hypothyroidism
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hypothyroidism
    Internal Medicine

    Ochsner 65 Plus - Lafreniere

    7060 Veterans Memorial Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Yu received a Doctor of Medicine degree from Louisiana State University Health and Sciences Center in New Orleans, LA. She completed an internal medicine residency at Louisiana State University Health and Science Center as well. Dr. Yu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Hypothyroidism
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hypothyroidism
    Internal Medicine

    Metairie Health Care Center

    6401 Riverside Dr, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Matrisciano is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Matrisciano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Urinary Tract Infection in Children.

    Experienced in Hypothyroidism
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Hypothyroidism
    Family Medicine

    Ochsner Community Health Center - Metairie

    7929 Airline Dr, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Wanda Robinson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Robinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Robinson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hypothyroidism
    Experienced in Hypothyroidism

    Ochsner Health Center - Driftwood

    2120 Driftwood Blvd, 
    Kenner, LA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Rafael Cortes is a board certified Family Medicine physician. He provides primary medical care ranging from pediatric to adult patients, specializing in geriatric patients. Dr. Cortes is a graduate of the LSU Family Medicine Residency program where he served as Chief Resident. He also completed his fellowship in Geriatric Medicine at LSU. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from medical school at St. John the Baptist School of Medicine in Puerto Rico. Dr. Cortes is fluent in both English and Spanish. Dr. Cortes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Hypothyroidism
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Hypothyroidism
    Family Medicine

    Ochsner Health Center - Driftwood

    2120 Driftwood Blvd, 
    Kenner, LA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Victoria Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kenner, Louisiana. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Renovascular Hypertension, and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hypothyroidism
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Hypothyroidism
    Family Medicine

    Ochsner Health Center - Driftwood

    2120 Driftwood Blvd, 
    Kenner, LA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

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

    Experienced in Hypothyroidism
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hypothyroidism
    Internal Medicine

    Ochsner Clinic LLC

    2120 Driftwood Blvd, 
    Kenner, LA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shelly Swindler is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kenner, Louisiana. Dr. Swindler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Kenner, 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 Kenner, 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 Kenner, 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 Kenner, 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 Kenner, 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 Kenner, 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 Kenner, 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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