About
Dr. Rachana N. Sus is an internal medicine doctor in Metairie, Louisiana, board certified in Internal Medicine and specializing in Obesity Medicine. She practices at Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund, East Jefferson General Hospital, and Tulane University, where she serves as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Tulane Multispecialty Clinic at the Metairie Lakeside location.
Dr. Sus treats patients with high cholesterol and triglycerides, high blood pressure, and Type 2 Diabetes, and her practice includes routine adult exams, cancer screenings, adult vaccines, and a range of diagnostic tests such as lipid panels, metabolic panels and thyroid tests. She emphasizes prevention and healthy lifestyle habits as the foundation for long-term health, and she has a special interest in managing obesity through medical treatment and nutrition. Dr. Sus earned her Master of Public Health from UAB and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Ochsner Health before joining Tulane Internal Medicine in 2013. She speaks four languages fluently.
Conditions Treated
- Breast cancer screening
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol/triglycerides)
- Type 2 diabetes
Specialized Treatments
- Adult screening blood tests
- Blood count (CBC)
- Comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP)
- Hemoglobin A1C level
- Lipid panel (cholesterol, triglycerides)
- Thyroid tests
- Vitamin B-12 level
- Adult vaccines
- Colon cancer screening
- General health panel (CMP, CBC, TSH)
- Kidney function tests
- Routine adult exam
- Urinalysis (urine test)
- Vitamin D level
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.
