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 Parathyroid Hyperplasia. 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.

Donnie Aultman is a Transplant Surgeon in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Aultman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parathyroid Hyperplasia. His top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Parathyroidectomy, and Pancreas Transplant.

Mohamed Shama is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Covington, LA. Dr. Shama is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parathyroid Hyperplasia. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Shama is currently accepting new patients.

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

Christian Wold is an Otolaryngologist and a General Surgeon in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Wold is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parathyroid Hyperplasia. His top areas of expertise are Sialadenitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Thyroid Nodule, and Ruptured Eardrum. Dr. Wold is currently accepting new patients.

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

Emad Kandil is a General Surgeon and an Endocrinologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Kandil is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parathyroid Hyperplasia. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

Mary Albritton is an Endocrinologist in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Albritton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parathyroid Hyperplasia. Her top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Storm, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, and Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism.

Laura Kimball is an Endocrinologist in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Kimball is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parathyroid Hyperplasia. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Prolactinoma, Pituitary Tumor, and Hypothyroidism.

James Froelich is a General Surgeon in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Froelich is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parathyroid Hyperplasia. His top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Gallbladder Disease, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy.

Pavan Chava is an Endocrinologist in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Chava is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parathyroid Hyperplasia. His top areas of expertise are Hyperthyroidism, Peripheral Neuropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Diabetic Nephropathy. Dr. Chava is currently accepting new patients.

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

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

Jessica Dahle is a General Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Dahle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parathyroid Hyperplasia. Her top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Osteitis Fibrosa, and Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism. Dr. Dahle is currently accepting new patients.

Brandy Panunti is an Endocrinologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Panunti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parathyroid Hyperplasia. Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Melorheostosis. Dr. Panunti is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Daniel Englert specializes in endocrinology, with a special interest in osteoporosis and other diseases of bone and mineral metabolism. He completed his undergraduate coursework at LSU in Baton Rouge, graduating summa cum laude. Dr. Englert went on to attend medical school at LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans, where he was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha as a junior medical student and graduated in 2011. He then completed an internal medicine internship, residency, and chief residency at LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. Dr. Englert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parathyroid Hyperplasia. His top areas of expertise are Osteomesopyknosis, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Susana Dipp earned her medical degree from Ponce School of Medicine in Puerto Rico. She completed her internal medicine internship and residency at Yale University School of Medicine / Norwalk Hospital where she also served as chief resident. She completed endocrinology fellowship training at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. Dr. Dipp is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, ABIM - Endocrinology and has been on staff since 2008. Dr. Dipp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parathyroid Hyperplasia. Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Thyroid Storm, and Melorheostosis.

Dr. McMullen is a native of New Orleans, having earned his undergraduate degree from LSU in Baton Rouge, LA and his medical degree from LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, LA. Dr. McMullen then completed his training in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (ENT) at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, James Cancer Hospital, and Nationwide Children’s Hospital, which are all nationally recognized in the field of ENT. Dr. McMullen is Board Certified in Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery. He is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Mcmullen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parathyroid Hyperplasia. His top areas of expertise are Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Jones Syndrome.

Elliot J. Scott, MD, practices general surgery and endocrine surgery at Ochsner Health. Dr. Scott earned his medical doctorate from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans in 2015. He is board-certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery. He completed a fellowship in endocrine surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai in New York. Dr. Scott actively participates in the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons to stay updated on medical advancements. Dr. Scott is dedicated to addressing the medical needs of his patients. Dr. Scott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parathyroid Hyperplasia. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

Christian Hasney is an Otolaryngologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Hasney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parathyroid Hyperplasia. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Laryngectomy, and Glossectomy. Dr. Hasney is currently accepting new patients.