Dr. Alejandra Virginia Riera Gonzalez, MD

Dr. Alejandra Riera Gonzalez specializes in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism, with additional training in internal medicine. She earned her medical degree from Universidad Del Zulia Facultad De Medicina and completed her residency at Sound Shore Medical Center. With 20 years of experience treating patients with hormone and metabolic disorders, Dr. Riera Gonzalez brings extensive expertise to her practice. She is fluent in English.

Dr. Riera Gonzalez practices at multiple locations throughout the greater New Orleans area, including West Jefferson Medical Center, East Jefferson General Hospital, and Tulane Lakeside Hospital For Women And Children in Marrero and Metairie. Her clinical focus includes managing type 2 diabetes in both adults and young patients, as well as treating thyroid conditions like hypothyroidism. She performs comprehensive thyroid evaluations including thyroid function panels and hormone testing to help diagnose and monitor endocrine disorders. Patients …consistently rate her care highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0.