
Karen America Toribio
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
1514 JEFFERSON HWY NEW ORLEANS LA, 70121About
Dr. Karen Toribio is a rheumatologist practicing in NEW ORLEANS, LA. Dr. Toribio specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Toribio treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
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- Dr. Ziaullah Virk MD2820 Napoleon Ave New Orleans LA 70115
- Luis R Espinoza MD2820 Napoleon Ave New Orleans LA 70115
- Dr. Stephen Joseph Derbes MD3525 Prytania St New Orleans LA 70115
- Dr. Xena Antoinette Whittier M.D.1514 Jefferson Hwy New Orleans LA 70121
- Dr. Yamini Menon MD1514 Jefferson Hwy New Orleans LA 70121
Nearest Hospitals
OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTERl
1516 JEFFERSON HWY NEW ORLEANS LA 70121UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA HOSPITALl
101 MANNING DRIVE CHAPEL HILL NC 27514DUKE REGIONAL HOSPITALl
3643 N ROXBORO ROAD DURHAM NC 27704