Dr. Michelle A. Chico, MD

Michelle Correia Chico, MD, is an endocrinologist at Willis Knighton-North.

Endocrinology is the medical specialty that focuses on the treatment of diabetes, metabolic dysfunction  (which encompasses the spectrum of obesity, impaired glucose metabolism and type 2 diabetes), hyperlipidemia, thyroid disorders  including thyroid cancer, pituitary disorders, adrenal disorders and more. She believes that prevention is better than cure, thus focusing on a holistic and personalized  approach. Patients are encouraged to make lifestyle changes, including changes in their diet and exercise regimens- she has a  certified diabetes care and education specialist (CDCES) in her office, who gives patients tailor-made instructions that are specific to their needs, patients get all the support they need to meet their goals. Dr. Chico wants you to feel confident you can achieve your personal health goals in a way that fits your lifestyle and priorities, all while keeping it realistic and sustainable so you have long lasting and consistent results.

Dr. Chico stays up to date on evidence based medicine and the latest technologies and treatments, incorporating technologies like continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), insulin administering devices like CeQur, InPens and insulin pumps, so you are provided with all the training, tools and an individualized treatment plan  to achieve the best results. She wants you to leave her office feeling empowered, knowing you have her and her team available to help you on your journey to health.

Born and raised in Goa, India, Dr. Chico graduated from Goa Medical College. She continued her medical training at LSU Health Sciences Center-Shreveport with an internal medicine internship and residency, during which she was chief resident, after which she completed a fellowship in diabetes, endocrinology and metabolism.

She likes to have a healthy balance with her work life and leisure. She loves spending time with her children and family, her dogs and her friends. Some of her hobbies include music, fashion, decorating and cooking.