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Dr. Michael Gonzales, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism*
4.2 (17)
Map Pin Small Lake Charles, LA
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20 years of experience

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Overview of Dr. Michael Gonzales, MD

Dr. Michael Gonzales, MD is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Specialist in Lake Charles, LA. They specialize in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, has 20 years of experience, and is board certified in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology. They graduated from University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery and is affiliated with Forrest General Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Gonzales an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Gonzales works at Lake Charles in Lake Charles, LA with other offices in Hattiesburg, MS and Reno, NV. They frequently treat conditions like Dyslipidemia and Obesity along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Gonzales' Office Locations

  1. 1
    R. Mark Williams MD Apmc
    501 DOCTOR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DR, Lake Charles, LA 70601 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (337) 310-3670
  2. 2
    Immediate Care Cloverleaf
    5909 U S Highway 49 Ste 30, Hattiesburg, MS 39402 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (601) 296-2780
  3. 3
    Renown Family Care
    10085 Double R Blvd Ste 310, Reno, NV 89521 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (775) 982-7260

Hospital Affiliations
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  • Forrest General Hospital

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Thyroid Hormone Replacement
Dyslipidemia
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Thyroid Hormone Replacement
Dyslipidemia
Obesity
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Hypercalcemia
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Morbid Obesity
Osteopenia
Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Tobacco Use Disorder
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin_Deficiency
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Graves' Disease
Hashimoto's Disease
Hyperlipidemia
Hypothyroidism
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
Thyroid Cyst
Thyroid Nodule
Thyroiditis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Adrenal Incidentaloma
Adrenal Insufficiency
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Benign Pituitary Gland Tumor
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)
Constipation
Cushing's Syndrome
Diabetic Coma
Goiter
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Growth Hormone Deficiency
Hyperparathyroidism
Hyperprolactinemia
Hyperthyroidism
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypoparathyroidism
Hypopituitarism
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypothalamus Cancer
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Lipid Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Osteoporosis
Overweight
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pheochromocytoma
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Proteinuria
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Testicular Dysfunction
Thyroid Atrophy
Thyroid Cancer
Thyrotoxicosis
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Acromegaly and Gigantism
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Atherosclerosis
Back Pain
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bronchitis
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Celiac Disease
Chest Pain
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Conn's Syndrome
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Diabetes
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Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Drug Induced Adrenocortical Insufficiency
Drug Induced Obesity
Drug Induced Thyroiditis
Dysentery
Dysphagia
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Female Infertility
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Gait Abnormality
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gynecomastia
Hair Loss
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hernia
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Hyperaldosteronism
Hyperkalemia
Hypertension
Hypopituitarism Following Procedure
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Idiopathic Hypoparathyroidism
Insomnia
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Iron Metabolism Disorders
Klinefelter Syndrome
Leukocytopenia
Lipidoses (incl. Gaucher Disease)
Lipoprotein Disorders
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Malnutrition
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Metabolic Syndrome
Migraine
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Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Osteoarthritis
Otitis Media
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pericardial Disease
Perimenopause
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Edema
Pharyngitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinched Nerve in Back
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Potassium Deficiency
Primary Adrenocortical Insufficiency
Radiculopathy
Restless Leg Syndrome
Secondary Hyperaldosteronism
Shortness of Breath
Sinus Tachycardia
Sleep Apnea
Subacute Thyroiditis
Symptomatic Menopause
Thiamin Deficiency
Thyroid Goiter
Thyrotoxicosis Factitia
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vertigo
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Vitamin B Deficiency
Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Cholesterol Screening
Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Dexamethasone Suppression Test
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dynamic Endocrine Function Test
Immunization Administration
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Testosterone Replacement Therapy
Thyroid Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
Thyroid Nodule Evaluation
Thyroid Scan
Thyroid Screening
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Water Deprivation Test
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    4.2
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    Based on 17 ratings
    Patient Ratings (17)
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    Specialties*
    • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

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    Years of Experience
    • 20 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1669635785
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and Internal Medicine
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    Dr. Gonzales has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

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

    17 patients have reviewed Dr. Gonzales. The overall rating for this provider is 4.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Gonzales.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Gonzales, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Gonzales appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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