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    MediFind found 98 doctor with experience in Gout near Metairie, LA. Of these, 94 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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      Advanced in Gout
      Advanced in Gout

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      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 rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Orbital Pseudotumor, Gout, and Behcet Disease.

      Distinguished in Gout
      Rheumatology
      Distinguished in Gout
      Rheumatology

      Arthritis And Rheumatology Of Metairie, Apmc

      4315 Houma Blvd, Suite 303, 
      Metairie, LA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Louis Perdue is a Rheumatologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Perdue is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Felty Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Gout, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Perdue is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gout
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Gout
      Internal Medicine

      Ochsner Health Center - Metairie

      2005 Veterans Memorial Blvd, 
      Metairie, LA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. Brown earned his medical degree from Tulane and completed his internship at Ochsner before returning to Tulane to complete his residency. He is board certified in internal medicine and has been on staff at Ochsner since early 2002. He practices at Ochsner Clinic Foundation Metairie. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

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      Experienced in Gout
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Gout
      Internal Medicine

      Ochsner Health Center - Metairie

      2005 Veterans Memorial Blvd., 
      Metairie, LA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Ryan Lee is a New Orleans local. He received his undergraduate degree magna cum laude from Loyola University in New Orleans, Louisiana. He studied medicine at Louisiana State School of Medicine, New Orleans followed by internship and residency at Ochsner. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Experienced in Gout
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Gout
      Internal Medicine

      Ochsner Center For Primary Care & Wellness In New Orleans

      1401 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dr. Miceli earned his medical degree from LSU and completed his internship and residency at Ochsner where he served as Chief Resident. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and has been on staff at Ochsner since 1990. Dr. Miceli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

      Experienced in Gout
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Gout
      Internal Medicine

      Ochsner Center For Primary Care & Wellness In New Orleans

      1401 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Fernandez graduated summa cum laude from the University of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia, and earned her medical degree from LSU where she was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. She completed her internship and residency at Earl K. Long Medical Center in Baton Rouge. She is board certified in internal medicine and has been on staff at Ochsner since the Summer of 2001. Dr. Fernandez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. Her top areas of expertise are Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.

      Experienced in Gout
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Gout
      Internal Medicine

      Ochsner Center For Primary Care & Wellness In New Orleans

      1401 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Epstein earned her medical degree at Tulane and completed her internship and residency at Ochsner. She is board certified in internal medicine and has been on staff at Ochsner since 1988. Dr. Epstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. Her top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Premature Ovarian Failure, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

      Experienced in Gout
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Gout
      Internal Medicine

      Ochsner Center For Primary Care & Wellness In New Orleans

      1401 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Evan Dvorin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Dvorin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Dvorin is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gout
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Gout
      Internal Medicine

      Ochsner Center For Primary Care & Wellness In New Orleans

      1401 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Steven Granier is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Granier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Barrett Esophagus, Multiple Myeloma, and Hypertension. Dr. Granier is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gout
      Experienced in Gout

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      William Davis is a Rheumatologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Microscopic Polyangiitis, Dermatomyositis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Davis is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gout
      Experienced in Gout

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Robert Quinet is a Rheumatologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Quinet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Scleroma. Dr. Quinet is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gout
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Gout
      Rheumatology

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Tamika Webb is a Rheumatologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Webb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis. Dr. Webb is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gout
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Gout
      Rheumatology

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dennis Ang is a Rheumatologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Ang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Orbital Pseudotumor, Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Ang is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gout
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Gout
      Rheumatology

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Zaken graduated with honors from the University of Kentucky and earned his medical degree from the University of Louisville. He completed his internship, residency and rheumatology fellowship at the University of South Florida in Tampa. A fellow of the American College of Rheumatology, Dr. Zakem is board certified in internal medicine and rheumatology and has been on staff at Ochsner since the end of 2000. Dr. Zakem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Relapsing Polychondritis.

      Advanced in Gout
      Advanced in Gout
      1514 Jefferson Highway, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Evangeline Scopelitis is a Rheumatologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Scopelitis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Gout, Sjogren Syndrome, and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Scopelitis is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Gout
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Gout
      Family Medicine

      East Jefferson Family Practice L.L.C.

      3848 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Suite 101, 
      Metairie, LA 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dung Tran is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Tran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Vitamin D Deficiency, Enlarged Liver, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Tran is currently accepting new patients.

      Richard E. Bridges
      Experienced in Gout
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Gout
      Family Medicine

      East Jefferson Physicians Group LLC

      4228 Houma Blvd, Suite 200, 
      Metairie, LA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Richard Bridges is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Bridges is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Bridges is currently accepting new patients.

      Lesley A. Saketkoo
      Experienced in Gout
      Rheumatology | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Gout
      Rheumatology | Pediatrics

      University Medical Center New Orleans

      1542 Tulane Ave, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Lesley Saketkoo is a Rheumatologist and a Pediatrics provider in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Saketkoo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. Her top areas of expertise are Sarcoidosis, Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Pulmonary Hypertension. Dr. Saketkoo is currently accepting new patients.

      Norman Hill
      Experienced in Gout
      Pediatrics
      Experienced in Gout
      Pediatrics

      Ochsner Health Center - Driftwood

      2120 Driftwood Blvd, 
      Kenner, LA 
       (5.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Norman Hill practices in Kenner, Louisiana. Dr. Hill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, Gout, and Hypertension. Dr. Hill is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gout
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Gout
      Family Medicine

      Marillac Community Health Centers

      111 N Causeway Blvd, 
      Metairie, LA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Robert Post is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Post is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Diabetic Nephropathy. Dr. Post is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      What is the definition of Gout?

      Gout is a type of arthritis. It occurs when uric acid builds up in the blood and causes inflammation in the joints.

      Acute gout is a painful condition that often affects only one joint. Chronic gout is the repeated episodes of pain and inflammation. More than one joint may be affected.

      When should I see a Gout doctor near Metairie, 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 Gout doctor near Metairie, 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 Gout doctors near Metairie, 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 Gout doctors near Metairie, 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 Gout doctor near Metairie, 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 Gout doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gout 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 Gout doctor near Metairie, 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 Gout 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 Gout 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 Gout doctors near Metairie, LA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Gout 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 Gout doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Gout 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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