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Susan L. Karam, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Accepting New Patients
Susan L. Karam, MD
Staff Endocrinologist
4.8 of 5 Stars
Based on 99 Patient Verified Ratings
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Susan L. Karam, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Accepting New Patients
Primary Location
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121

Biography

Dr. Susan Karam practices endocrinology at Ochsner Health in New Orleans. She attended medical school at Louisiana State University in New Orleans, completed her residency in internal medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and completed her fellowship in endocrinology at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois. She then returned home to Louisiana to join the endocrine department at Ochsner Medical Center. Dr. Karam is board certified in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism and internal medicine, and she has an interest in the management of diabetes. She oversees an insulin pump clinic which provides dedicated care to patients using insulin pumps. She also serves as the chair of the glycemic management committee which works to improve care for hospitalized patients with diabetes and hyperglycemia at Ochsner Medical Center and across the system.

Education and Training

Medical School

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans
Field of Study: Medicine

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans
Field of Study: MD

Internship

UAB- Birmingham
Field of Study: Internal medicine internship

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Field of Study: Internal Medicine

Residency

UAB-Birmingham
Field of Study: Internal medicine

University of Ala Birmingham
Field of Study: Internal Medicine

Fellowship

Northwestern University
Field of Study: Endocrinology & Metabolism

Northwestern University
Field of Study: Endocrinology

Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Endocrinology & Metabolic Disease

Ochsner Patient Verified Reviews

To obtain patient ratings and comments, we partner with Press Ganey, an independent patient satisfaction company that works with more than 26,000 healthcare organizations to improve the patient experience. These patient verified ratings are based on the “likelihood to recommend” physician scores on the nationally developed Medical Practice Survey. Actual top box results for this question are translated to a 1-5 scale, and the star scores are measured on that scale, with 5 being the best score.

May 2024

Dr. Karam is EXCELLENT!!!

May 2024

Dr Karama was very nice Answered all of my questions

April 2024

Great discussion. Loved it.

April 2024

Dr. Karam is a wonderful doctor I am a complicated case and with her patience and willingness to work with me. My AIC is lower than ever.

April 2024

Very good.

January 2024

Excellent

January 2024

Dr. Karam is phenomenal. She exemplified the way I wish the entire health care industry in this country functioned!

January 2024

Dr. Karam was outstanding! She had thoroughly studied my previous records (this was my first visit with her). She was very knowledgeable and answered my questions in detail. She gave me good advise.

December 2023

Excellent.

December 2023

Dr. Karam was VERY thorough, covered all meds, treatments, answered all my questions. Her answers were so thorough that she answered questions that I didn't even ask.

December 2023

Dr Karam is wonderful. She is very kind, compassionate and takes the time to listen to all of your concerns. She has helped me get my diabetes under control and keep it there. Love her and would highly recommend her to others.

November 2023

Very knowledgeable, pleasant, easy to talk to.

September 2023

Great.

September 2023

Dr. Karam was very professional, courteous, patient, and reassuring. She took considerable time getting to know me.

September 2023

Dr. Karam was very nice. But, it the appointment was very different from visiting my normal doctor. I explained to her that my daughter was no longer tolerant to a medication because when she was younger it was prescribed to her a lot. I did not feel like she was listening to me and had to advocate for that med to not be prescribed.

August 2023

Dr. Karam was great. She listened to my concerns and discussed possible solutions to my concerns.

August 2023

Dr. Karam was very nice, professional & personable. She took her time explaining all options to me and answered all my questions.