IntestinalDiverticulitis near Mandeville, LA

Biography: Dr Caillouet earned her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine in 2008. She completed her General Surgery residency at the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System in Richmond, Virginia in 2013. Dr Caillouet has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She has provided excellent surgical care for patients on the Northshore as a general surgeon for St Tammany Parish Hospital for the last 10 years. Dr. Caillouet is board certified in general surgery, with a broad scope of practice including advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery, as well as trauma surgery and elective procedures. Her office accepts new patient and telehealth visits.

Biography: Dr. Christine Thurston, DO is an Internist who practices in Mandeville, LA. She is 42 years old and has been practicing for 14 years. Dr. Christine Thurston, DO is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital.

Care Philosophy: As a family physician, I help patients maintain and optimize their health. I provide health maintenance care (annual exams, health screenings, and immunizations), care of chronic health problems (blood pressure problems, diabetes, etc) and care of acute issues (illness, injuries, etc). In Abita Springs, the entire staff of 2 physicians, 2 nurse practioniers and our nursing staff do all we can to keep our patients as healthy as possible

Biography: Dr. Jonathan Crowder, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Covington, LA. He is 40 years old. Dr. Jonathan Crowder, MD is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Evans earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Florida and then a medical degree from Nova Southeastern University in South Florida. She completed a rotating Internship through Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia and then completed a combined Residency in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine at Penn State University in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Lastly, Dr. Evans is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics.

Care Philosophy: ``It is very important to me to be able to live and work in the area where I was raised,`` he said. ``I value the excellent quality of life and the exceptional medical community that we have in St. Tammany Parish.``

Biography: Dr. Mary Smith, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Covington, LA. She is 61 years old. Dr. Mary Smith, MD is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Chad Vanasselberg, MD is a Pulmonology Specialist who practices in Covington, LA. He is 44 years old and has been practicing for 18 years. Dr. Chad Vanasselberg, MD is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Donald Lemieux, DO is a Family Practitioner who practices in Covington, LA. He is 42 years old. Dr. Donald Lemieux, DO is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital.

Care Philosophy: I am a family physician trained to provide a personalized and comprehensive approach to your care. My mission is to help you achieve optimal health through disease prevention and promoting a healthy lifestyle. I will care for you when you are well and when you are sick. I will do my utmost best to provide compassionate and high quality care.

Biography: Dr. David Cressy, DO is a Pulmonology Specialist who practices in Covington, LA. He is 60 years old and has been practicing for 32 years. Dr. David Cressy, DO is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital.

Care Philosophy: ``Being a hospitalist gives me the opportunity to be of service to patients and their families' during the difficult times of an acute illness and hospitalization.``

Care Philosophy: ``My patients and their families deserve the best efforts of the care team for their treatment while in the hospital,`` Dr. Chaney said. ``It is a privilege to be a hospitalist and provide that level of care.``

Care Philosophy: "My approach to cardiology centers around treating the personnot just the condition. I believe in open communication, education, and shared decision-making to help patients understand their heart health and feel confident in their care plan. Every patient deserves compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to their lifestyle and goals. Whether were working to prevent heart disease or manage a complex cardiac condition, my commitment is to support each patient in achieving their best possible quality of life."