Overview
Steven Heymsfield is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Dr. Heymsfield is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Muscle Atrophy, Malnutrition, Transcobalamin Deficiency, and Gastric Bypass.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 372 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
Locations
6400 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
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.
1 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Steven B. Heymsfield
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Steven B. Heymsfield?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Steven B. Heymsfield by calling their office at 225-252-8932. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Steven B. Heymsfield a top-rated expert for Obesity?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Steven B. Heymsfield is classified as an Elite expert for Obesity, 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. Steven B. Heymsfield specialize in?
While Dr. Steven B. Heymsfield is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Obesity, Muscle Atrophy, and Malnutrition. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Steven B. Heymsfield participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Steven B. Heymsfield has published 372 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obesity. You can view a list of Dr. Steven B. Heymsfield's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Steven B. Heymsfield accept my insurance?
Dr. Steven B. Heymsfield accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Shield of California and UnitedHealthcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 225-252-8932 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
- Elite
- ObesityDr. Heymsfield isElite. Learn about Obesity.
- Distinguished
- Muscle AtrophyDr. Heymsfield isDistinguished. Learn about Muscle Atrophy.
- Advanced
- Gastric BypassDr. Heymsfield isAdvanced. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- MalnutritionDr. Heymsfield isAdvanced. Learn about Malnutrition.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Heymsfield isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Transcobalamin DeficiencyDr. Heymsfield isAdvanced. Learn about Transcobalamin Deficiency.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Heymsfield isAdvanced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- Experienced
- Abdominal Obesity Metabolic SyndromeDr. Heymsfield isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome.
- AnorexiaDr. Heymsfield isExperienced. Learn about Anorexia.
- AscitesDr. Heymsfield isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Bardet-Biedl SyndromeDr. Heymsfield isExperienced. Learn about Bardet-Biedl Syndrome.
- CirrhosisDr. Heymsfield isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- COVID-19Dr. Heymsfield isExperienced. Learn about COVID-19.
- Familial HypertriglyceridemiaDr. Heymsfield isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertriglyceridemia.
- High CholesterolDr. Heymsfield isExperienced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- HypertensionDr. Heymsfield isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the YoungDr. Heymsfield isExperienced. Learn about Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.
- Metabolic SyndromeDr. Heymsfield isExperienced. Learn about Metabolic Syndrome.
- PneumoniaDr. Heymsfield isExperienced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)Dr. Heymsfield isExperienced. Learn about Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency AnemiaDr. Heymsfield isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia.