Overview
Richard Sanders is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lacombe, Louisiana. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Contact Dermatitis, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
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Locations
Ochsner Health Center - Slidell
Dr. Baez earned his medical degree from the San Juan Bautista School of Medicine in Puerto Rico. He completed his internship at the Auxillo Mutuo Hospital in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico and his family medicine residency at the Bronx Lebanon Hospital in New York. He began practicing family medicine in 1992 and joined the staff at Ochsner in 1995. Dr. Baez is board certified in family medicine and practices at Ochsner Health Center in Slidell. His professional interests include geriatrics, adolescent medicine, cardiology and chronic pain. Dr. Baez is fluent in Spanish. Dr. Baez is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Plummer-Vinson Syndrome, Lung Metastases, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
St. Tammany Physicians Network-Folsom
Mark James is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Folsom, Louisiana. Dr. James is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Penile Cancer, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Osteoarthritis, and Coronary Heart Disease.
Ochsner Health Center - Covington
William Ellerbe is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Ellerbe is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Peripheral Neuropathy, Hyperthyroidism, and Thyroid Storm.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard J. Sanders
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard J. Sanders?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard J. Sanders by calling their office at 985-892-9233. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard J. Sanders a top-rated expert for Hypothyroidism?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard J. Sanders is classified as an Experienced expert for Hypothyroidism, 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. Richard J. Sanders specialize in?
While Dr. Richard J. Sanders is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Hypothyroidism, Contact Dermatitis, and Atherosclerosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.
Does Dr. Richard J. Sanders accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard J. Sanders accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 985-892-9233 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- AtherosclerosisDr. Sanders isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Contact DermatitisDr. Sanders isExperienced. Learn about Contact Dermatitis.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Sanders isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- HeadacheDr. Sanders isExperienced. Learn about Headache.
- HypothyroidismDr. Sanders isExperienced. Learn about Hypothyroidism.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the YoungDr. Sanders isExperienced. Learn about Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.