Dr. Karen A. Toribio
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 top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Orbital Pseudotumor, Gout, and Behcet Disease.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
2120 Driftwood Blvd, Kenner, LA 70065
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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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 participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Karen A. Toribio has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). You can view a list of Dr. Karen A. Toribio's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Behcet DiseaseDr. Toribio isAdvanced. Learn about Behcet Disease.
- CryoglobulinemiaDr. Toribio isAdvanced. Learn about Cryoglobulinemia.
- Familial Mixed CryoglobulinemiaDr. Toribio isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Mixed Cryoglobulinemia.
- GoutDr. Toribio isAdvanced. Learn about Gout.
- Orbital PseudotumorDr. Toribio isAdvanced. Learn about Orbital Pseudotumor.
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)Dr. Toribio isAdvanced. Learn about Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).
- Experienced
- Ankylosing SpondylitisDr. Toribio isExperienced. Learn about Ankylosing Spondylitis.
- Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)Dr. Toribio isExperienced. Learn about Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).
- BursitisDr. Toribio isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Calcium Pyrophosphate ArthritisDr. Toribio isExperienced. Learn about Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.
- Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)Dr. Toribio isExperienced. Learn about Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE).
- Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE)Dr. Toribio isExperienced. Learn about Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE).