About
Elizabeth White, MD practices internal medicine and pediatrics in Covington, Louisiana. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut in 1986. She then completed her medical degree at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1991. Her internal medicine residency at LSU School of Medicine ran from 1992 to 1995, where she also completed her internship the prior year.
Dr. White holds board certifications in both internal medicine and pediatrics, maintained for nearly 30 years. She has served on the medical staffs of St. Tammany Parish Hospital and Lakeview Hospital since the start of her practice. She continues to make rounds at both hospitals today. Her professional involvement runs deep in the St. Tammany community. She has served on the Saint Tammany Quality Network Finance and Operations Committee since 2022. Earlier in her career she chaired the Medical Care Committee and Credential Committee at St. Tammany Parish Hospital. She also contributed to community health as an advisory board member for Regina Coeli Head Start and as a board director for the Parenting Center of Western St. Tammany. In 1992, she presented research on exophthalmos in Black females with Graves' disease at the American College of Physicians meeting. Dr. White and her husband relocated from New Orleans to the Northshore, where they raised three children. Outside the office, she enjoys cooking, travel, reading, walking, and time with her family.
Education & Training
Medical School
Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA - Doctorate of Medicine 1991
Residency
Internal Medicine, Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA 1992-1995
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. White treats patients across the full primary care spectrum. Her clinical focus includes chronic condition management, acute illness care, diabetes, and Graves' disease. She also emphasizes preventive health screenings and wellness. Her dual board certification in internal medicine and pediatrics means she treats patients from newborns through geriatrics.
Yes. Dr. White holds board certifications in both internal medicine and pediatrics. She has maintained both certifications for nearly 30 years. Her training took place entirely at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans.
Yes. Dr. White cares for patients at every stage of life. Her pediatrics certification covers newborns and children, while her internal medicine training serves adult and geriatric patients. Families can use Dr. White as a single primary care physician across generations.
Dr. White focuses on listening to each patient's individual needs. She aims to deliver personalized care that reflects her experience across both internal medicine and pediatrics. Her philosophy centers on partnership with patients and adapting to each person's unique medical situation.
Dr. White earned her medical degree at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1991. She completed her internship and internal medicine residency at LSU School of Medicine between 1991 and 1995. Before medical school, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut.
Yes. Dr. White holds active staff privileges at St. Tammany Parish Hospital and Lakeview Hospital. She has served on both medical staffs since the beginning of her practice and continues to make rounds at both facilities.
Yes. Dr. White contributed to research on exophthalmos in Black females with Graves' disease. She collected data from 1990 to 1991 under Dr. Frank Svec at LSU Medical Center and presented the findings at the American College of Physicians meeting in 1992.
Dr. White has practiced in the area since completing her residency in 1995. She has maintained continuous hospital staff affiliations at St. Tammany Parish Hospital and Lakeview Hospital since the start of her career. She and her husband relocated from New Orleans to the Northshore and have built deep roots in the St. Tammany community.
Doctor profile last updated March 26, 2026