The 20 Best Thyroid Dysgenesis Doctors Near Me in Louisiana, US

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The 20 Best Thyroid Dysgenesis Doctors in Louisiana, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 33 doctor with experience in Thyroid Dysgenesis near Louisiana, US. Of these, 31 are Experienced, 1 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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33 providers found
    Distinguished in Thyroid Dysgenesis
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Thyroid Dysgenesis
    Internal Medicine

    Eric J Melancon M D LLC

    1151 Marguerite St Ste 200A, 
    Morgan City, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Melancon is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Morgan City, Louisiana. Dr. Melancon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Dysgenesis. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Dysgenesis, Transient Familial Hyperbilirubinemia, Congenital Hypothyroidism, and Newborn Jaundice.

    Experienced in Thyroid Dysgenesis
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Experienced in Thyroid Dysgenesis
    Pediatric Endocrinology

    Office

    8200 Constantin Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marcela Astudillo is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Astudillo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Dysgenesis. Her top areas of expertise are Precocious Puberty, Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Familial Short Stature (FSS), and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).

    Experienced in Thyroid Dysgenesis
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Thyroid Dysgenesis
    Endocrinology

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joel Silverberg is an Endocrinologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Silverberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Dysgenesis. His top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Hypothyroidism, Osteopenia, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

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    Experienced in Thyroid Dysgenesis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Thyroid Dysgenesis
    Internal Medicine

    MDVIP - New Orleans, LA

    2820 Napoleon Ave Ste 750, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Miles is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Miles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Dysgenesis. His top areas of expertise are Transient Familial Hyperbilirubinemia, Congenital Hypothyroidism, Thyroid Dysgenesis, and Newborn Jaundice. Dr. Miles is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thyroid Dysgenesis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Thyroid Dysgenesis
    Internal Medicine

    MDVIP - New Iberia, LA

    520 N Lewis St Ste 100, 
    New Iberia, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kimberly Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Iberia, Louisiana. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Dysgenesis. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thyroid Dysgenesis
    Experienced in Thyroid Dysgenesis

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeannemarie Hinkle is an Endocrinologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Hinkle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Dysgenesis. Her top areas of expertise are Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, and Osteopenia.

    Experienced in Thyroid Dysgenesis
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Thyroid Dysgenesis
    Endocrinology

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Welden is an Endocrinologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Welden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Dysgenesis. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.

    Experienced in Thyroid Dysgenesis
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Thyroid Dysgenesis
    Endocrinology

    Lafayette Arthritis And Endocrine Clinic Apmc

    4212 W Congress St Ste 2300A, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Advanced in Thyroid Dysgenesis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Thyroid Dysgenesis
    Internal Medicine

    Our Lady Of Lourdes Physician Group Internal Medicine At Ambassador

    4811 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Ste 305, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Spiller is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Spiller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Dysgenesis. His top areas of expertise are Transient Familial Hyperbilirubinemia, Newborn Jaundice, Thyroid Dysgenesis, and Congenital Hypothyroidism.

    Experienced in Thyroid Dysgenesis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Thyroid Dysgenesis
    Family Medicine

    Brian Clinic, LLP

    425 Scott St, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Brian is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Brian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Dysgenesis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Thyroid Dysgenesis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Thyroid Dysgenesis
    Family Medicine

    Office

    811 James Ave Ste A, 
    Farmerville, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Unkel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Farmerville, Louisiana. Dr. Unkel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Dysgenesis. His top areas of expertise are Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Pneumonia, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Thyroid Dysgenesis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Thyroid Dysgenesis
    Family Medicine

    Sansons Family Medicine Inc.

    2309 Arkansas Rd, 
    West Monroe, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marshall Sanson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in West Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Sanson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Dysgenesis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Anemia, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Thyroid Dysgenesis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Thyroid Dysgenesis
    Family Medicine

    Ochsner Health Center - Slidell

    2750 Gause Blvd E, 
    Slidell, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amy Hammons is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Slidell, Louisiana. Dr. Hammons is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Dysgenesis. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Thyroid Dysgenesis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Thyroid Dysgenesis
    Family Medicine

    Ochsner Clinic LLC

    2750 Gause Blvd E, 
    Slidell, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeremy Wigginton is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Slidell, Louisiana. Dr. Wigginton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Dysgenesis. His top areas of expertise are Transient Familial Hyperbilirubinemia, Congenital Hypothyroidism, Thyroid Dysgenesis, and Newborn Jaundice.

    Experienced in Thyroid Dysgenesis
    Experienced in Thyroid Dysgenesis

    Ochsner Health Center - Baptist Napoleon Medical Plaza

    2820 Napoleon Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Wormuth earned his medical degree from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. Following graduation, he completed his internship and residency at Louisiana State University. Dr. Wormuth practices at Ochsner Baptist Medical Center in New Orleans. He has been on staff since 2009 and is board certified in family medicine. Dr. Wormuth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Dysgenesis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Thyroid Dysgenesis
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Thyroid Dysgenesis
    Surgical Oncology

    Tulane University School Of Medicine

    1430 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emad Kandil is a Surgical Oncologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Kandil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Dysgenesis. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Thyroid Dysgenesis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Thyroid Dysgenesis
    Family Medicine

    Southern Urology LLC

    4940 Vidrine Rd, 
    Ville Platte, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas Lahaye is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ville Platte, Louisiana. Dr. Lahaye is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Dysgenesis. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Cellulitis, Gallstones, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Thyroid Dysgenesis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Thyroid Dysgenesis
    Internal Medicine

    Ochsner Lafayette General Internal Medicine

    461 Heymann Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    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 Thyroid Dysgenesis. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Thyroid Dysgenesis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Thyroid Dysgenesis
    Family Medicine

    Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group LLC

    31995 La Hwy 16, 
    Denham Springs, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Patrick Walker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Denham Springs, Louisiana. Dr. Walker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Dysgenesis. His top areas of expertise are Glomerulonephritis, Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis, Membranous Nephropathy, IgA Nephropathy, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Walker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thyroid Dysgenesis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Thyroid Dysgenesis
    Family Medicine

    St. Tammany Physicians Network-Mandeville

    201 Saint Ann Dr, 
    Mandeville, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vernon Palmisano is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mandeville, Louisiana. Dr. Palmisano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Dysgenesis. His top areas of expertise are Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Thyroid Dysgenesis?

    Thyroid dysgenesis, also known as congenital hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormones), is a mainly a genetic condition that affects newborns in which they have a partial or complete loss of function of the thyroid gland, which is a butterfly-shaped gland in the lower neck that normally produces thyroid hormones. Thyroid hormones are necessary for regulating growth, brain development, and metabolism. The main causes of congenital hypothyroidism (thyroid dysgenesis) are when the thyroid gland is absent, smaller than normal, abnormally situated, or fails to develop or function fully.

    When should I see a Thyroid Dysgenesis doctor in Louisiana, US?

    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 Thyroid Dysgenesis doctor in Louisiana, US?

    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 Thyroid Dysgenesis doctors in Louisiana, US?

    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 Thyroid Dysgenesis doctors in Louisiana, US?

    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 Thyroid Dysgenesis doctor in Louisiana, US?

    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 Thyroid Dysgenesis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Thyroid Dysgenesis 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 Thyroid Dysgenesis doctor in Louisiana, US?

    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 Thyroid Dysgenesis 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 Thyroid Dysgenesis 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 Thyroid Dysgenesis doctors in Louisiana, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Thyroid Dysgenesis 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 Thyroid Dysgenesis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Thyroid Dysgenesis 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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