Brandy Panunti, MD

Dr. Panunti earned her medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine Washington, D.C. in 1999. She completed her residency in internal medicine and her fellowship in endocrinology at Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA. Dr. Panunti joined Ochsner Clinic Foundation in 2006 and became System Chair of Endocrinology in 2018.
She has held many leadership roles at Ochsner including Clerkship Director for Medical Specialties, Clerkship Director for Endocrinology, and Program Director for the Ochsner Endocrinology Fellowship. She practices endocrinology at the Ochsner Medical Center New Orleans on Jefferson Highway and at the Gender Affirmation Clinic located at the Tchoupotoulas site. Dr. Panunti initiated the development of endocrine multidisciplinary clinics delivering a team approach to endocrine disorders that may require both medical and surgical treatment.
She specializes in transgender care and helped to develop Ochsners Transgender Patient Care Physician Training Modules, Ochsners EPIC transgender toolkit. Dr. Panunti also authored "Culturally Competent Care of the Transgender Patient," a chapter in the 2015 book entitled "Diversity and Inclusion in Quality Patient Care". Dr. Panunti is board-certified in internal medicine and endocrinology, is certified by the International Society for Clinical Densitometry and holds memberships in the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, World Professional Association of Transgender Health and the Endocrine Society.

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Medical Education

Georgetown University School of Medicine
Field of Study: MD

Residency

Charity Hospital/Tulane Division
Field of Study: IM

Tulane University School of Medicine - GME
Field of Study: Internal Medicine

Fellowship

Charity Hospital/Tulane Division
Field of Study: Endocrinology

Tulane University School of Medicine - GME
Field of Study: Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

American Board of Internal Medicine

June 2023

My situation was explained in detail and future steps were explained. I had a chance to ask questions. I had problems with knees and asked that the visit be switched to virtual, and that was immediately done, making it much easier for me.

Dr. Pananti went over everything regarding my health and also planned future visits.

My Doctor is absolutely amazing and is very caring and thoughtful when discussing any care. She is an amazing care provider who does very well at what she does.

May 2023

It went extremely well

Excellent physician... One of the best!!!!

Very impressed. She was thorough and thoughtful.

April 2023

She was very thorough and caring.

She is great. No complaints.

Dr. Panunti is professional and answered all my questions

March 2023

Very good

Dr. Brand Panunti seemed very engaged with me during our video visit. She went over my concerns and overall health and left her notes and Instructions after our appointment for ease of access and review. She was very friendly and very helpful through our conversation and I felt very comfortable throughout.

January 2023

Excellent

Dr Panunti is the best for a reason!!

Dr Panuti was so comforting and so much more helpful than I even anticipated!

December 2022

The portal allows me to keep in contact with Dr. Pannuti all the time either thru messaging or virtual visits. She is always prompt with her responses and very concerned.

October 2022

Dr. Panunti was attentive, thorough in her explanations, and very responsive to my questions.

February 2022

Dr. Panunti is engaged, friendly and helpful. I recommend her.

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Amazing doctor. Very keen to actually help instead of talking over you or pushing drugs for sponsor ship deals.

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We're happy to know that we were able to get you closer to a full recovery. Best wishes!

March 2022

I met with Dr. Panunti on Monday for the first time and I felt so comfortable and at ease that I got a little emotional. I’ve never had a doctor that sat with me and listened to my concerns and fears until I met with this doctor. She took the time to listen to me and to give me as much insight as she could. The staff is phenomenal also, very nice and very professional.

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We're glad to hear it! We certainly aim to be the best! We really appreciate your review, thank you for choosing us as your healthcare provider!

April 2022

I love Dr. Brandy , she's very experienced in what she does. I hope she will never leave. I trust her opinion . She's always up beat I feel very comfortable with her! Thank you Dr. Brandy Panunti!

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It's good to hear about your positive experience with us. We work hard to make sure our patients receive the best quality of care. Thank you for choosing us!

Wonderful endocrinologist, she is an incredibly understanding and kind woman. I appreciated her as a doctor.

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It's so good to see that you had a positive experience with us. We work hard to make sure our patients receive the best quality of care. Thank you!

May 2022

Knowledge of what to do with my current situation is a very important thing to me. 🙂

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Thank you for your kind words. Our staff's knowledge, compassion, and expertise are what make us a trusted healthcare provider. Have a great day!

June 2022

Brandy was very personable very easy to talk to and understanding a real gem.

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We're happy that we were able to provide good care and customer service for our patients. We wish you all the best!

July 2022

She's very nice and knowledgeable

Very understanding. I felt heard, seen, and all questions were answered with no skimping on detail.

Highly recommend. Knowledgeable, up to date, and willing to allow patient to be active participants and make decisions in their own care.

August 2022

Very kind and understanding.

Our Response:
We appreciate your kind words. Compassion and empathy are the cornerstones of our patient-client relationships. Thank you for the kind review.

September 2022

Dr Panunti has been working with me for more than 5 years, and is a wonderful healthcare partner to me: always listening, teaching, and helping me improve my health and quality of life. Thank you Dr Panunti!

Friendly staff, Dr Panunti is great, my experience was perfect

I received great care with Dr. Panunti. Explained everything so I could understand. Is making a plan to better my health. Thank You.

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