Expertise in
6
conditions

Dr. Karen A. Toribio

Rheumatology
1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
New Orleans, LA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
6
conditions
1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
New Orleans, LA 

Overview

Dr. Toribio joined the Department of Rheumatology at Ochsner in 2014. She completed her rheumatology fellowship at New York University where she became chief rheumatology fellow due to her excellence in teaching and leadership skills. She is a graduate of Loyola University, New Orleans, where she was awarded Ruth and Lee Faust Award for the senior in Biological Sciences graduating with highest GPA. She completed medical school at the LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans and then completed internal medical residency at Duke University. She was raised in New Orleans, but was born in Dominican Republic and is a native Spanish speaker. Her clinical interests include lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout.

Dr. Toribio is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Orbital Pseudotumor, Gout, and Behcet Disease.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Toribio is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans, 2008

Residency

Duke University Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2012

Specialties

Rheumatology

Fellowships

New York University Medical Center, Rheumatology
Year Completed: 2014

Hospital Affiliations

St Bernard Parish Hospital
Ochsner Medical Center Acute
Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock
Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Magnolia Health
  • HMO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
Other Locations
Ochsner Health Center - Driftwood
2120 Driftwood Blvd, Kenner, LA 70065

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Karen A. Toribio

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Karen A. Toribio?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Karen A. Toribio by calling their office at 504-842-3920. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Karen A. Toribio a top-rated expert for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Karen A. Toribio is classified as an Advanced expert for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Karen A. Toribio specialize in?

While Dr. Karen A. Toribio is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Orbital Pseudotumor, and Gout. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.

Does Dr. Karen A. Toribio accept my insurance?

Dr. Karen A. Toribio accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 504-842-3920 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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