About
Edward Gaber MD grew up in Boston, Massachusetts, graduating from Boston Latin School in the National Honor Society before earning his Bachelor of Science from Tufts University in 1965. He went on to Tulane Medical School, graduating in 1969, and completed a one-year internship followed by a three-year Internal Medicine residency at Charity Hospital in New Orleans under the mentorship of Dr. George Burch. Dr. Burch selected him for an additional three months of clinical work at Southern Memorial Hospital in Las Vegas. After residency, Dr. Gaber served two years as a Major in the Air Force in Rome, New York, where he also moonlighted as an emergency room physician at local hospitals.
He holds board certification in Internal Medicine and built his early career as senior partner of a four-physician Internal Medicine group in Metairie alongside Drs. Robert Songy, Gerald Weiner, and Leonard Kancher. That group earned recognition as the best Internal Medicine practice in Metairie. Dr. Gaber taught Physical Diagnostics to third-year Tulane Medical students and ran Continuing Medical Education Lectures at East Jefferson Hospital for five years. He moved his practice to Mandeville after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Today he mentors Nurse Practitioner students from several programs and stays current through intensive continuing education, including a 96-hour Internal Medicine review course at Harvard and a 20-hour emergency Diagnostic Ultrasound course. He carries a pocket ultrasound machine that links to his iPhone during hospital rounds. New Orleans magazine named him a Top Doctor, an award determined by votes from patients and fellow physicians. His clinical passions include longevity, nutrition, preventive health, supplements, weight management, and ultrasound diagnostics. He hosts over 80 podcast episodes on Spotify under the title "The Internal Medicine Show" and produces YouTube videos covering hypertension, diabetes, dementia, chest pain, and more.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Tufts University, B.S. (1965)
Medical School
Tulane Medical School (1969)
Residency
Internal Medicine, Charity Hospital, New Orleans (3-year residency under Dr. George Burch)
Additional Training
96-hour Internal Medicine review course at Harvard; 20-hour Ultrasound course in St. Petersburg; 20-hour emergency Diagnostic Ultrasound course; Air Force Major (2 years, Rome NY) with ER moonlighting
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Gaber right for?
Dr. Gaber suits adults who want a thorough, relationship-driven internist managing their long-term health. Patients dealing with hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, thyroid disorders, or cholesterol issues benefit from his diagnostic depth and preventive focus. He works well with patients interested in longevity, weight management, and evidence-based supplementation. Many of his patients have stayed with him for over 35 years, which speaks to the continuity he provides.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Gaber treats a broad range of internal medicine conditions. These include hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, thyroid disorders, high cholesterol, osteoporosis, kidney stones, peripheral vascular disease, chronic fatigue, stroke, asthma, dementia, obesity, and dysphagia, among others.
Yes, Dr. Gaber holds board certification in Internal Medicine. He completed his residency training at Charity Hospital in New Orleans under Dr. George Burch and has practiced internal medicine for decades in the New Orleans area.
Dr. Gaber earned his medical degree from Tulane Medical School in 1969. He completed a one-year internship and a three-year Internal Medicine residency at Charity Hospital in New Orleans. Dr. George Burch served as his mentor throughout that training.
Yes, Dr. Gaber and his team perform a full range of in-office diagnostics. These include abdominal and thyroid ultrasounds, stress echocardiograms, 2-D echocardiograms, carotid ultrasounds with IMT scoring, pulmonary function tests, and EKGs. Dr. Gaber personally performs the microscopic examination of every urine specimen.
Dr. Gaber runs a dedicated weight loss clinic that includes free body composition testing. He offers GLP-1/GIP-1 medications such as Mounjaro, Zepbound, Wegovy, and Ozempic, as well as sympathomimetics and combination medications like Qsymia and Contrave. He also supervises intermittent fasting and multi-day fasting with close electrolyte monitoring.
Longevity is a central clinical passion for Dr. Gaber. His goal is to get 100 patients to 100 years old, a philosophy he traces to his mentor Dr. George Burch at Tulane. He integrates preventive screenings, nutrition counseling, supplement expertise, and in-office diagnostics to support long-term health.
Yes. New Orleans magazine named Dr. Gaber a Top Doctor. The award reflects votes from both patients and fellow physicians and carries no pay-to-win component. Many of his patients have seen him continuously for more than 35 years.
Dr. Gaber treats continuing education as a personal priority. He recently completed a 96-hour Internal Medicine review course at Harvard and a 20-hour emergency Diagnostic Ultrasound course. He reads medical journals regularly and attends medical conferences as an ongoing commitment.
Yes, Dr. Gaber serves as a board-certified Hospitalist in addition to his outpatient practice. He carries a pocket ultrasound machine in the hospital that connects to his iPhone, allowing him to perform real-time diagnostic imaging during rounds.
Doctor profile last updated October 31, 2026