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Dr. Gabriel Uwaifo, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism* Age 56
Dr. Gabriel Uwaifo, MD
5.0 (15 Ratings)

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Dr. Gabriel Uwaifo, MD is a Diabetes & Metabolism Endocrinologist in Slidell, LA.
Dr. Gabriel Uwaifo, MD
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Dr. Gabriel Uwaifo, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism* Age 56
Slidell, LA
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Gabriel Uwaifo, MD is a Diabetes & Metabolism Endocrinologist in Slidell, LA.

About

Dr. Uwaifo graduated from University of Ibadan in 1990 and completed a residency at University Conn Health Center 1998.Dr. Gabriel Uwaifo, MD is a Diabetes & Metabolism Endocrinologist in Slidell, LA and has 34 years experience. Dr. Uwaifo currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center, Slidell Memorial Hospital East, Slidell Memorial Hospital and Ochsner Health Center-Hancock. Dr. Uwaifo has experience treating conditions like Vitamin D Deficiency, Vitamin_Deficiency and Obesity among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Uwaifo received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Uwaifo's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Uwaifo is board certified in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin_Deficiency
Obesity
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin_Deficiency
Obesity
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Adrenal Gland Cancer
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Adrenal Incidentaloma
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Dyslipidemia
Goiter
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Metabolic Syndrome
Morbid Obesity
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Osteopenia
Pheochromocytoma
Secondary Hypertension
Thyroid Cyst
Thyroid Nodule
Thyroiditis
Thyroid Hormone Replacement
Adrenal Insufficiency
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Hashimoto's Disease
Hypogonadism
Hypothyroidism
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteoporosis
Proteinuria
Diabetes Counseling
Benign Pituitary Gland Tumor
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetic Coma
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Graves' Disease
Growth Hormone Deficiency
Gynecomastia
Hyperaldosteronism
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hyperprolactinemia
Hyperthyroidism
Hypokalemia
Hypoparathyroidism
Hypopituitarism
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypothalamus Cancer
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Lipid Disorders
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Menstrual Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Perimenopause
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
Testicular Dysfunction
Thyroid Atrophy
Thyroid Cancer
Thyrotoxicosis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Abnormal Thyroid
Acanthosis Nigricans
Acromegaly and Gigantism
Carcinoid Syndrome
Congenital Hypothyroidism
Congenital Hypothyroidism without Goiter
Conn's Syndrome
Craniopharyngioma
Cushing's Syndrome
Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Euthyroid Sick Syndrome
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Female Infertility
Hemochromatosis
Hyperchylomicronemia
Hypoglycemia
Hypopituitarism Following Procedure
Iodine Deficiency
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Klinefelter Syndrome
Lipedema
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Lipoprotein Disorders
Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Osteomalacia
Overweight
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Peripheral Edema
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Primary Adrenocortical Insufficiency
Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Renal Osteodystrophy
Rickets
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Secondary Hyperaldosteronism
Subacute Thyroiditis
Symptomatic Menopause
Thiamin Deficiency
Thyroid Goiter
Thyrotoxicosis Factitia
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Aspiration or Injection of Thyroid Cyst
Biopsy
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Cholesterol Screening
Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Dexamethasone Suppression Test
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Diet Counseling
Dynamic Endocrine Function Test
Exercise Counseling
Fine Needle Aspiration of Thyroid Nodules
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Insulin Pump Therapy
Nutritional Counseling
Obesity Counseling
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Physical Examination
Testosterone Replacement Therapy
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroid Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
Thyroid Nodule Evaluation
Thyroid Scan
Thyroid Screening
Ultrasound, Thyroid
VAP Lipid Testing
Water Deprivation Test
Wellness Examination

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Choice Care PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Cigna
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  • MultiPlan PPO
  • BlueConnect POS
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS

Locations

  1. 1 Ochsner Health Center-Slidell
    2750 Gause Blvd E, Slidell, LA 70461
  2. 2 Office
    751 N Rutledge St Ste 1700, Springfield, IL 62702
  3. 3 Ochsner Clinic Foundation
    1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
  4. 4 Office
    747 N Rutledge St Bldg 614, Springfield, IL 62702

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Jun 02, 2023
He is one in a million. What is understood don't have to be explained. I wish him all the best on his new journey.
Katina Silve — Jun 02, 2023
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Specialties*
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Ibadan
    1990
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria & University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Conn Health Center 1998
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • National Institute of Health 2002
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Gabriel Uwaifo, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Uwaifo's profile.

Dr. Uwaifo frequently treats the following conditions: Vitamin D Deficiency, Vitamin_Deficiency and Obesity. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Gabriel Uwaifo, MD is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center, Slidell Memorial Hospital East, Slidell Memorial Hospital and Ochsner Health Center-Hancock.

Yes, Dr. Gabriel Uwaifo, MD holds board certification in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ochsner Medical Center

    1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA

  • Slidell Memorial Hospital East

    100 Medical Center Dr, Slidell, LA

  • Slidell Memorial Hospital

    1001 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA

  • Ochsner Health Center-Hancock

    149 Drinkwater Rd, Bay Saint Louis, MS