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 Obesity in Children. 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.

Kenneth Mccarron is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Mccarron is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Hypothyroidism, and Endoscopy.

Thomas Voitier is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Voitier has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

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

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

Gregory Riggs is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Riggs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Riggs is currently accepting new patients.

Melanie Mier is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Mier is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Mier is currently accepting new patients.

Philip Gachassin is a General Surgeon in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Gachassin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Gachassin is currently accepting new patients.

Dennis Eschete, MD, has extensive experience in General and Bariatric Surgery with a focus on minimally invasive surgery. He is a fellowship trained surgeon specializing in complex laparoscopic techniques including a focus on hernia repairs and weight loss surgeries. Outside the operating room, he is a dedicated family man, finding his greatest joy in the moments spent with his loving wife and two wonderful children. He enjoys an active lifestyle including traveling and exploring new golf destinations with family. Balancing the intensity of a surgeon's career with the warmth of family life is the source of constant inspiration and fulfillment for him. Dr. Eschete is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Robert Autin is a General Surgeon in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Autin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Autin is currently accepting new patients.

Benjamin Doga is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Doga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Doga is currently accepting new patients.

Mark Samii is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Samii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Familial Hypertension, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Samii is currently accepting new patients.

Christopher Lagraize is a Vascular Surgeon in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Lagraize is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Lagraize 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 Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Endoscopy.

Bradley Chastant is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Chastant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

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 Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

Juan Perez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Perez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Perez is currently accepting new patients.

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 Obesity in Children. 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.

Michelle Taylor is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Taylor is currently accepting new patients.

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