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    MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome near New Orleans, LA. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    16 providers found
      Distinguished in Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome
      Internal Medicine
      Distinguished in Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome
      Internal Medicine

      Ochsner Center For Primary Care & Wellness In New Orleans

      1401 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Fernandez graduated summa cum laude from the University of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia, and earned her medical degree from LSU where she was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. She completed her internship and residency at Earl K. Long Medical Center in Baton Rouge. She is board certified in internal medicine and has been on staff at Ochsner since the Summer of 2001. Dr. Fernandez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.

      Susan L. Karam
      Experienced in Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome
      Endocrinology
      Experienced in Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome
      Endocrinology

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Highway, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (4.2 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 Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome. 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 Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome
      Endocrinology
      Experienced in Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome
      Endocrinology

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

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

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      Experienced in Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome
      Endocrinology
      Experienced in Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome
      Endocrinology

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Highway, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (4.2 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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome. 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.

      Experienced in Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome
      Endocrinology | Emergency Medicine
      Experienced in Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome
      Endocrinology | Emergency Medicine

      Administrators Of The Tulane Educational Fund

      1415 Tulane Ave, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Vivian Fonseca is an Endocrinologist and an Emergency Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Fonseca is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Low Blood Sugar, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

      Experienced in Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome
      Internal Medicine

      Mp Medical Partners LLC

      2820 Napoleon Ave, Suite 750, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Margaret Pelitere is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Pelitere is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration. Dr. Pelitere is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome
      Endocrinology | Hospital Medicine
      Experienced in Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome
      Endocrinology | Hospital Medicine

      Crescent City Physicians Inc

      3525 Prytania St, Suite 402, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Melina Roman is an Endocrinologist and a Hospital Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Roman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Thyroid Nodule, Hypothyroidism, and Thyroid Storm.

      Experienced in Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome
      Internal Medicine
      3434 Prytania St, 110, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Arnold Lupin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Lupin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Diskitis, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Chronic Cough.

      Experienced in Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome
      Family Medicine

      Administrators Of The Tulane Educational Fund

      200 Broadway St, Suite 230, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Rade Pejic is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Pejic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Pejic is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome
      Internal Medicine

      New Orleans Physician Services Inc

      4513 Westbank Expressway, 
      Marrero, LA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Scott Acosta is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Acosta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Acosta is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome
      Internal Medicine

      Ochsner Clinic LLC

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

      Leslie Blake is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Blake is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Plummer-Vinson Syndrome, Acquired Agranulocytosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Blake is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome
      Endocrinology
      Experienced in Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome
      Endocrinology
      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Alan Burshell is an Endocrinologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Burshell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Thyroid Cancer.

      Experienced in Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome
      Family Medicine

      Ochsner Health Center - St. Bernard

      8050 W Judge Perez Dr, 
      Chalmette, LA 
       (5.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ryan Truxillo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chalmette, Louisiana. Dr. Truxillo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Truxillo is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome
      Endocrinology
      Experienced in Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome
      Endocrinology

      Bethesda Medical Clinic, LLC

      433 Fairfield Ave, 
      Gretna, LA 
       (5.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Amy George is an Endocrinologist in Gretna, Louisiana. Dr. George is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Obesity in Children.

      Experienced in Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

      East Jefferson Physicians Group LLC

      4200 Houma Blvd, 
      Metairie, LA 
       (7.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Pedro Romaguera is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Romaguera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Liver, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Nephrosclerosis, and Vitamin D Deficiency. Dr. Romaguera is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome
      Internal Medicine

      Parimal Parikh MD LLC

      4232 Williams Blvd, Suite 101, 
      Kenner, LA 
       (11.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      47+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Gerstmann Syndrome, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Parikh is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      What is the definition of Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome?

      Rabson-Mendenhall syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by severe insulin resistance, a condition in which the body's tissues and organs do not respond properly to the hormone insulin. Insulin normally helps regulate blood sugar levels by controlling how much sugar (in the form of glucose) is passed from the bloodstream into cells to be used as energy. In people with Rabson-Mendenhall syndrome, insulin resistance impairs blood glucose regulation and ultimately leads to a condition called diabetes mellitus, in which blood glucose levels can become dangerously high.

      When should I see a Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome doctor near New Orleans, 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 Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome doctor near New Orleans, 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 Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome doctors near New Orleans, 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 Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome doctors near New Orleans, 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 Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome doctor near New Orleans, 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 Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome 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 Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome doctor near New Orleans, 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 Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome 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 Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome 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 Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome doctors near New Orleans, LA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome 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 Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome 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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