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Dr. Gabriel Uwaifo, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism*
5.0 (15)
Map Pin Small Slidell, LA
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Gabriel Uwaifo, MD

Dr. Gabriel Uwaifo, MD is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Specialist in Slidell, LA. They specialize in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, has 34 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from University of Ibadan and is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center - North Shore, Slidell Memorial Hospital and Ochsner Health Center - Hancock. Dr. Uwaifo, completed a residency at University Conn Health Center 1998. Patients rated Dr. Uwaifo an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Uwaifo works at Practice in Slidell, LA with other offices in New Orleans, LA and Springfield, IL. They frequently treat conditions like Vitamin_Deficiency, Vitamin D Deficiency and Obesity along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Uwaifo's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Ochsner Health Center - Slidell
    2750 Gause Blvd E, Slidell, LA 70461 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (985) 639-3777
  2. 2
    Ochsner Clinic Foundation
    1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (985) 639-3777
  3. 3
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    751 N Rutledge St Ste 1700, Springfield, IL 62702 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (217) 545-8000

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  • Ochsner Medical Center
  • Ochsner Medical Center - North Shore
  • Slidell Memorial Hospital
  • Ochsner Health Center - Hancock

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Obesity
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Dyslipidemia
Metabolic Syndrome
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
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Secondary Hypertension
Thyroid Cyst
Thyroid Nodule
Thyroiditis
Thyroid Hormone Replacement
Adrenal Insufficiency
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Goiter
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Hypogonadism
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Adrenal Incidentaloma
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Benign Pituitary Gland Tumor
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetic Coma
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Growth Hormone Deficiency
Gynecomastia
Hashimoto's Disease
Hyperaldosteronism
Hypercalcemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hyperprolactinemia
Hyperthyroidism
Hypoparathyroidism
Hypopituitarism
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypothalamus Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Lipid Disorders
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Morbid Obesity
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteoporosis
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Perimenopause
Pheochromocytoma
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Proteinuria
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
Testicular Dysfunction
Thyroid Atrophy
Thyroid Cancer
Thyrotoxicosis
Diabetes Counseling
Abnormal Thyroid
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Acromegaly and Gigantism
Carcinoid Syndrome
Congenital Hypothyroidism
Congenital Hypothyroidism without Goiter
Conn's Syndrome
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Cushing's Syndrome
Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Euthyroid Sick Syndrome
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Female Infertility
Graves' Disease
Hemochromatosis
Hyperkalemia
Hypoglycemia
Hypokalemia
Hypopituitarism Following Procedure
Iodine Deficiency
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Klinefelter Syndrome
Lipedema
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Menstrual 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 Hyperparathyroidism
Renal Osteodystrophy
Rickets
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Secondary Hyperaldosteronism
Subacute Thyroiditis
Symptomatic Menopause
Thiamin Deficiency
Thyroid Goiter
Thyrotoxicosis Factitia
Vitamin B12 Anemia
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
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Physical Examination
Testosterone Replacement Therapy
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroid Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
Thyroid Nodule Evaluation
Thyroid Scan
Thyroid Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Water Deprivation Test
Wellness Examination
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    About Dr. Gabriel Uwaifo, MD

    Specialties*
    • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

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    Years of Experience
    • 34 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1043267818
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • National Institute of Health 2002
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University Conn Health Center 1998
    Residency
    Internship
    • University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria & University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Ibadan
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine
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    Dr. Gabriel Uwaifo, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Uwaifo is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Uwaifo has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Uwaifo has seen patients for Vitamin_Deficiency, Vitamin D Deficiency and Obesity, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Uwaifo on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    15 patients have reviewed Dr. Uwaifo. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Uwaifo.

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