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Dr. Julie Talavera specializes in endocrinology with a focus on diabetes and metabolism, bringing 23 years of dedicated experience to their practice. They earned their medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, establishing a strong foundation in comprehensive patient care. Dr. Talavera is fluent in both Vietnamese and English, enabling them to serve a diverse patient population with personalized communication.

Dr. Talavera practices at Lakeview Hospital and sees patients in Covington, Louisiana. They have particular expertise in managing Type 2 diabetes and geriatric diabetes, helping patients navigate the complexities of blood sugar control throughout different life stages. Their practice includes performing essential diagnostic procedures such as thyroid hormone tests and complete blood counts to monitor patient health comprehensively. Patients consistently rate Dr. Talavera highly, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

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accepting new patients
4.4

7 Ratings
23 years of experience
33 insurance plans accepted
speaks Vietnamese, English
Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
5 written reviews
2 specialties
11 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location

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My wife is a diabetic of fifty-four years--Type 1, Insulin dependent, brittle. In our forty-two years together, Dr. Julie Talavera has clearly been her best endocrinologist. She's friendly, knowledgable, thorough and can speak plainly. I am completely comfortable with Dr. Talavera's care of my wife.

May 26th, 2023

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comfortable to work with, knowledgeable and friendly doctor great service the Best

June 21st, 2019

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I was seeing another endocrinologist for years who only checked levels to assess my thyroid issues. Dr. Talavera tried a different test and determined I had hyperthyroidism (no telling how long). She very thorough and I’ve come to trust her opinion. Feel so thankful she was recommended to me!

February 8th, 2019

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Diagnosis of thyroid cancer with thyroidectomy - Dr Talavera never followed up after the surgery. We had to pursue her for an appointment, which took weeks. Our office visit quickly revealed that Dr Talavera has no concern for her patients, or their feedback. She talked to herself during our office visit (saying, "Does that make sense" repeatedly). When you say, "no", you realize she wasn't asking you that question. She was asking herself. Radiation treatment scheduled and completed a few months later (with shots at Dr T's office and radiation treatment with a different physician) and again no follow up with Dr Talavera following treatment. Made call after call to office. No ability to leave message at Covington office. We called for days without getting through. When we did get through we had to leave a message regarding making an appointment. It took weeks for them to contact us back. Office staff said sorry that patient fell through the crack. Finally have appointment slated for… six months after surgery, four months following radiation. Additionally, the staff gives inaccurate information. Staff argued that we use their preferred lab for blood work even when it was out of network for our benefits. We had to insist that they allow us to use the correct lab for our insurance. Worst experience in every way. Cancer is a scary diagnosis; being referred to Dr Talavera is a close second.

Diabetes & Metabolism Associates, APMC

706 W 15th AveCovington, LA 70433

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Dr. Julie Talavera	Dr. Tuan-Huy Tran	Dr. Juliette Laginger Sandifer Kum-Nji, MD	Dr. Michelle Haggar
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism	Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism	Internal Medicine	Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients
4.4 (7 Ratings)	4 (37 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
23 Years of Experience	27 Years of Experience	16 Years of Experience	18 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Vietnamese, English	Speaks English, Vietnamese		Speaks English
Covington , LA	Covington , LA	JACKSON , MS	Covington , LA
Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans	Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans	Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine	Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine
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Lakeview Hospital

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Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

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Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New OrleansGraduated in 2003

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(0)
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Anita Smith Richard
Nurse Practitioner
| Covington, LA
(1)
Dr. Mark Christian Lueg, MD
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(13)
Dr. Jonathan Kurland Wise, MD
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(50)
Dr. Heber Edward Dunaway, MD
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(61)
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Family Medicine
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