About
Dr. Jessica Louise Gilbert, DO, is a family medicine doctor in Metairie, Louisiana, board certified in Family Medicine and practicing at East Jefferson Physicians Group, CDP. She treats a range of common conditions including hypothyroidism, vitamin D deficiency, high cholesterol and triglycerides, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes. Her procedures include routine adult exams, blood tests such as complete blood counts and comprehensive metabolic panels, cancer screenings for colon, breast and prostate, medication level monitoring, and adult vaccines including Tdap, shingles, pneumococcus and flu. Dr. Gilbert grew up in a small town in Montana where she witnessed the vital role a family doctor played in her community, and that experience shaped her decision to pursue family medicine. She values the variety of cases and the challenge of solving medical mysteries, and she prioritizes building long-term relationships with her patients so she can support their health over the years. She takes time to listen to her patients, understand the root cause of their symptoms, and work toward solutions tailored to their individual needs. She speaks English.
Conditions Treated
- Hyperlipidemia (High Cholesterol/Triglycerides)
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Type 2 Diabetes
Specialized Treatments
- Adult Screening Blood Tests (e.g. Metabolic Panel, Lipid Panel, Thyroid Tests)
- Blood Tests (e.g. CBC, PT & PTT, CMP)
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Prostate Cancer Screening (e.g. PSA Level)
- Adult Vaccines (e.g. Tdap, Shingles, Pneumococcus, Flu)
- Breast Cancer Screening (e.g. Breast Exam, Mammogram)
- Medication Level Monitoring
- Routine Adult Exam
Insurances Accepted
Most common in Louisiana
Others
Insurance coverage can vary by location and plan. Confirm directly with the provider's office when you schedule.