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Linnea T. Perkins, MD

Primary Care (Internal Medicine)
Accepting New Patients
Linnea T. Perkins, MD
4.9 of 5 Stars
Based on 63 Patient Verified Ratings
Languages
  • English
Specialties
  • Primary Care (Internal Medicine)
Years Practicing
10
Gender
Female

Linnea T. Perkins, MD

Primary Care (Internal Medicine)
Accepting New Patients
Primary Location
2005 Veterans Memorial Blvd.
Metairie, LA 70002
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Biography

Dr. Linnea Perkins received a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Xavier University of Louisiana in 1998 and worked as a pharmacist at Touro Infirmary for 10 years before she decided to pursue a career in medicine. She then received a Medicine degree from Louisiana State University, School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana in 2012. She completed an internal medicine internship and residency with the Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans in 2015. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and became a certified diplomate of American Board of Obesity Medicine in 2021.Her special areas of interest include obesity medicine, complementary medicine and preventative health. Dr. Perkins is a member of the American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians, the Obesity Medicine Association and The Obesity Society. She believes that obesity is an undertreated condition that leads to many of the diseases that Primary Care Physicians manage every day. Dr. Perkins hopes to help improve the way that obesity is treated at Ochsner.

Education and Training

Medical School

LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

Residency

Ochsner Clinic Foundation - GME Office
Field of Study: Internal Medicine

Fellowship

Ochsner Clinic Foundation - GME Office
Field of Study: Infectious Diseases

Certifications

  • American Board of Obesity Medicine - Internal Medicine

Ochsner Patient Verified Reviews

All patient experience ratings and comments are submitted by Ochsner Health patients through post-care surveys. Only surveys administered by Ochsner Health are displayed, and reviews are confidential to ensure privacy. Not all reviews submitted from patients included a comment.

November 2024

Very good

November 2024

Dr Perkins is excellent. She always takes her time and listen and shows genuine concern.

November 2024

Dr Perkins was wonderful- she listened patiently and asked follow up question's.She discussed my situation with me and considered my input. I believe that we mutually decided about best course of action for my condition and future good health. I trust her knowledge and judgment and would recommend her to my family.

November 2024

Dr. Perkins is a caring & compassionate doctor. I am very glad to have her as my PCP!

October 2024

Dr Perkins is very good

October 2024

It was the best. I would highly recommend Dr. Perkins to my family & friends. The best ever!!! I am well please and happy.

October 2024

I love my doctor, shows concern for all my aches and pains. Dr. Perkins is AWESOME!

August 2024

Good

July 2024

Very through in her exam and questioning

July 2024

Dr. Perkins is the BEST! Her knowledge and willingness to go above and beyond is what makes Ochsner the best. I love my doctor, I let anyone that's in need and want my recommendation know about Dr. Perkins.

July 2024

Good

June 2024

Good

June 2024

Dr. Perkins is an amazing physician. She treats the entire patient and not just the problem at hand. She is amazing, kind, smart and caring. I will not go to another physician while she is practicing.