Lafayette Arthritis and Endocrine Clinic is a multispecialty clinic specializing in the medical management of rheumatology and endocrine issues. Our doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses and support staff strive to give you the best possible health care, in a friendly and caring environment.
NEW RHEUMATOLOGIST - AUGUST 1, 2023
Dr. James Lipstate and Dr. Jennifer Malin are
happy to announce the addition of
Laura Rivers, MD, Rheumatology.
Dr. Rivers is a native of Lafayette and is a
UL at Lafayette graduate.
She is also a graduate of LSU Health Shreveport.
We are happy to welcome her back to her
hometown to set up her practice.
Dr. Rivers will be accepting New Patients beginning August 1, 2023.
Rheumatologists
Dr. James Lipstate, Dr. Jennifer Malin and
Dr. Laura Rivers
Nurse Practitioners: Layne Lemaire, C-FNP and Rebekah Garrard, C-FNP
Endocrinologists
Dr. Todd Baquet & Dr. Justin Fontenot
Nurse Practitioners: Erron Pujol, DNP,
Lakeyn Smith,FNP-C, Paula Mitchell, FNP-BC and Madelyn Dooley, FNP-C
At Lafayette Arthritis and Endocrine Clinic you can count on receiving health care service in a friendly and open environment. We are here to listen and make sure you get the best care possible!
Medical problems that we typically help our patients manage include:
Rheumatology division- Rheumatoid arthritis, Lupus, Sjogren's, Osteoarthritis, Psoriatic arthritis, Osteoporosis
Endocrinology division - Diabetes, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, adrenal disorders