The 20 Best Osteoporosis Doctors Near Me in lacombe, LA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 38 doctor with experience in Osteoporosis near lacombe, LA. Of these, 34 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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38 providers found
    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Referral may be required

    Paradigm Health System

    64301 Highway 434, 
    Lacombe, LA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jonathan Schouest is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Lacombe, Louisiana. Dr. Schouest is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, MASS Phenotype, Sjogren Syndrome, and Gout. Dr. Schouest is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Referral may be required

    Gulf Coast Rheumatology

    1051 Gause Blvd Ste 440, 
    Slidell, LA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Marielisa Sedrish is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Slidell, Louisiana. Dr. Sedrish is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Sjogren Syndrome, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Dr. Sedrish is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Referral may be required

    Gulf Coast Rheumatology

    1051 Gause Blvd Ste 440, 
    Slidell, LA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Phillip Sedrish is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Slidell, Louisiana. Dr. Sedrish is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Fibromyalgia. Dr. Sedrish is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Family Medicine

    Ochsner Clinic LLC

    2315 Florida St Ste 230, 
    Mandeville, LA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Angele Lafleur is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mandeville, Louisiana. Dr. Lafleur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Family Medicine

    Ochsner Health Center - East Mandeville

    3235 E Causeway Approach, 
    Mandeville, LA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lauren Elder is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mandeville, Louisiana. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Elder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Elder is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine - Family Medicine. Dr. Elder is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1051 Gause Blvd Ste 300, 
    Slidell, LA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Hall is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Slidell, Louisiana. Dr. Hall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Internal Medicine

    CenterWell Slidell

    1300 Gause Blvd, 
    Slidell, LA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Teresa Garrison is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Slidell, Louisiana. Dr. Garrison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, Enlarged Liver, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Internal Medicine

    Edward Gaber MD

    231 Saint Ann Dr # 2B, 
    Mandeville,, LA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Gaber is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mandeville,, Louisiana. Dr. Gaber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. His clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, Pulmonary Edema, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Dr. Gaber is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Osteoporosis
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Osteoporosis
    Endocrinology
    Referral required

    Ileana J. Tandron MD Apmc

    2240 Gause Blvd E, 
    Slidell, LA 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ileana Tandron is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Slidell, Louisiana. Dr. Tandron is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. She is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Isolated ACTH Deficiency, Pituitary Apoplexy, and Rathke Cleft Cyst. Dr. Tandron is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Endocrinology
    Referral required

    Ochsner Clinic LLC

    2750 Gause Blvd E, 
    Slidell, LA 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gabriel Uwaifo is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Slidell, Louisiana. Dr. Uwaifo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Thyroid Nodule, Silent Thyroiditis, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Uwaifo is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Osteoporosis
    Advanced in Osteoporosis
    Referral required

    Brian L. Fong MD Inc

    2250 Gause Blvd E Ste 200, 
    Slidell, LA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Madelyn Wiegand is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Slidell, Louisiana. Dr. Wiegand is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Diabetic Neuropathy, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Wiegand is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Osteoporosis
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Osteoporosis
    Endocrinology
    Referral required

    Diabetes & Metabolism Associates, APMC

    706 W 15th Ave, 
    Covington, LA 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Julie Talavera is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Talavera is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. 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. Dr. Talavera is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Osteoporosis
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Osteoporosis
    Endocrinology
    Referral required

    Diabetes & Metabolism Associates, APMC

    706 W 15th Ave, 
    Covington, LA 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Harold Miller is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Miller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. 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). Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Family Medicine

    St. Tammany Physicians Network-Mandeville

    201 Saint Ann Dr, 
    Mandeville, LA 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nathalie Kerkow is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mandeville, Louisiana. Dr. Kerkow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Kerkow is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Family Medicine

    Ochsner Health Center - 901 Gause

    901 Gause Blvd, 
    Slidell, LA 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rory Duffour is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Slidell, Louisiana. Dr. Duffour is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Duffour is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine - Family Medicine. Dr. Duffour is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Family Medicine

    Ochsner Health Center - Founders Building

    1150 Robert Blvd, 
    Slidell, LA 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Casey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Slidell, Louisiana. Dr. Casey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Casey is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine - Family Medicine. Dr. Casey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Family Medicine

    Ochsner Health Center - Gause

    1051 Gause Blvd, 
    Slidell, LA 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Clinton Sharp-Iii is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Slidell, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Sharp-Iii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Sharp-Iii is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine - Family Medicine. Dr. Sharp-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Family Medicine

    Slidell Memorial Hospital East

    100 Medical Center Dr, 
    Slidell, LA 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raymond Baez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Slidell, Louisiana. Dr. Baez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Plummer-Vinson Syndrome, Lung Metastases, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Therapy & Wellness - Slidell Memorial Hospital East

    104 Medical Center Dr, 
    Slidell, LA 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Palmer is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Slidell, Louisiana. Dr. Palmer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Palmer is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Palmer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Urgent Care & Occupational Health - Covington

    1111 Greengate Dr., 
    Covington, LA 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Mohammed Sheikh is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Sheikh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. 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.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Osteoporosis?

    Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become fragile and more likely to break (fracture).

    When should I see an Osteoporosis doctor near lacombe, 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 an Osteoporosis doctor near lacombe, 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 Osteoporosis doctors near lacombe, 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 Osteoporosis doctors near lacombe, 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 an Osteoporosis doctor near lacombe, 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 Osteoporosis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Osteoporosis 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 an Osteoporosis doctor near lacombe, 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 Osteoporosis 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 Osteoporosis 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 Osteoporosis doctors near lacombe, LA?

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

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