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 Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). 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.

Eric Trawick is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Trawick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Catherine B. Gahn, FNP-BC, specializes in primary care medicine at Ochsner Health. Catherine  earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Southwestern Louisiana and a Masters of Science in nursing from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. . Her top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Lung Nodules, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, and Pulmonary Fibrosis.

Brad Broussard is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Broussard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Gastrostomy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Broussard is currently accepting new patients.

Jacob Karr is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Karr has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Erick Salvatierra is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Salvatierra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Lindsey Simms is a Physician Assistant in Lafayette, Louisiana. Ms. Simms is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). Her top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).

Jade Doucet is a Nurse Practitioner in Lafayette, Louisiana. Ms. Doucet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). Her top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). Ms. Doucet is currently accepting new patients.

Kristin Duhon is a Physician Assistant in Lafayette, Louisiana. Ms. Duhon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). Her top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). Ms. Duhon is currently accepting new patients.

Mandy Rainey is a Nurse Practitioner in Lafayette, Louisiana. Her top areas of expertise are Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). Ms. Rainey is currently accepting new patients.

John Rhodes is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Rhodes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Stephen Abshire is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Abshire is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Jacque Noel is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Noel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

James Bienvenu is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Bienvenu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Patrick Laperouse is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Laperouse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Anne Walton is a Nurse Practitioner in Lafayette, Louisiana. Ms. Walton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). Her top areas of expertise are Intestinal Cancer, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), and Opioid Induced Constipation.

Richard Broussard is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Broussard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

James Herrington is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Herrington is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Maneesh Gupta is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Christopher Herrington is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Herrington is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.