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    MediFind found 230 doctor with experience in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) near Baton Rouge, LA. Of these, 125 are Experienced, 99 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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    230 providers found
      Distinguished in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
      Distinguished in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine

      Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

      10310 The Grove Blvd, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (8.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. David Sledge received his undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and his M.D. degree from the Louisiana State University School of Medicine. He completed an Internship and Residency in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Louisville School of Medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Sledge is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Neuropathy, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

      Experienced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Family Medicine

      Stan J. Mays MD

      4242 Gus Young Ave, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Stan Mays is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Mays is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Mays is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Family Medicine

      Ochsner Community Health - Brees Family Center (Howell Blvd.)

      7855 Howell Blvd, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Edith Mbagwu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Mbagwu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Mbagwu is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Family Medicine

      Baton Rouge General Physicians Inc

      610 N Jefferson Ave, Baton Rouge General Physic, 
      Port Allen, LA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Philip Padgett is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Port Allen, Louisiana. Dr. Padgett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Dr. Padgett is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Family Medicine

      Baton Rouge General Physicians Medical Group LLC

      5353 Florida Blvd, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Vasanthi Vinayagam is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Vinayagam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Vinayagam is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Internal Medicine

      Baton Rouge General Physicians Medical Group LLC

      5353 Florida Blvd, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Darakhshan Wahid is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Wahid is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Wahid is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Endocrinology
      Advanced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Endocrinology

      Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group LLC

      5428 Odonovan Dr B, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ivan Gamboa is an Endocrinologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Gamboa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Thyroid Storm, and Graves Disease.

      Advanced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Family Medicine

      Ochsner Health Center - Jefferson Place

      8150 Jefferson Hwy, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (5.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Karen Muratore is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Muratore is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Muratore is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Endocrinology
      Distinguished in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Endocrinology
      2051 Silverside Dr, Suite 260, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (5.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Daniel Hsia is an Endocrinologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Hsia is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Diabetic Ketoacidosis.

      Distinguished in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Endocrinology
      Distinguished in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Endocrinology

      Baton Rouge Clinic, A Medical Corporation

      7373 Perkins Rd, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (5.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Joel Silverberg is an Endocrinologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Silverberg is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Hypothyroidism, Osteopenia, and Melorheostosis.

      Distinguished in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Endocrinology
      Distinguished in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Endocrinology

      Baton Rouge Clinic, A Medical Corporation

      7373 Perkins Rd, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (5.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jonathan Welden is an Endocrinologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Welden is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency.

      Distinguished in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Endocrinology
      Distinguished in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Endocrinology

      Baton Rouge Clinic, A Medical Corporation

      7373 Perkins Rd, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (5.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gary Field is an Endocrinologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Field is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome, and Mitochondrial Complex V Deficiency.

      Distinguished in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Distinguished in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)

      Baton Rouge Clinic, A Medical Corporation

      7373 Perkins Rd, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (5.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jeannemarie Hinkle is an Endocrinologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Hinkle is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Her top areas of expertise are Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, and Osteopenia.

      Advanced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Internal Medicine

      Ochsner 65 Plus - Bocage

      7949 Jefferson Hwy, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (8.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Susan Mcnamara is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Mcnamara is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Her top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, and Hypertension. Dr. Mcnamara is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Family Medicine

      Office

      8585 Picardy Ave Ste 414, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (8.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Shravani Surakanti is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Surakanti is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

      Advanced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Family Medicine

      Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

      10310 The Grove Blvd, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (8.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Chad Braden is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Braden is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Psoriasis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Degos Disease, and Hypertension. Dr. Braden is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Family Medicine

      Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

      10310 The Grove Blvd, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (8.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Telugu
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Shilpa Reddy is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Neuropathy, Hepatitis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Reddy is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Internal Medicine

      Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

      10310 The Grove Blvd, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (8.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Breaux received his Doctor of Medicine degree from Louisiana State University in New Orleans, LA. He completed a Internal Medicine Residency from Earl K. Long Medical Center at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Breaux is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Advanced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Family Medicine

      Ochsner Health Center - Bluebonnet South

      10150 Bluebonnet Blvd, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (8.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Melissa Love is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Love is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypothyroidism, and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Love is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Family Medicine

      Baton Rouge General Physicians Inc

      610 N Jefferson Ave, Baton Rouge General Physic, 
      Port Allen, LA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Tarisha Mixon is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Port Allen, Louisiana. Dr. Mixon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Mixon is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      What is the definition of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)?

      Type 2 diabetes is a lifelong (chronic) disease in which there is a high level of sugar (glucose) in the blood. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes.

      When should I see a Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) doctor near Baton Rouge, 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) doctor near Baton Rouge, 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) doctors near Baton Rouge, 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) doctors near Baton Rouge, 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) doctor near Baton Rouge, 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) doctor near Baton Rouge, 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) doctors near Baton Rouge, LA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) 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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