About
Margaret Morel Pelitere, MD built her entire medical career in Louisiana. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge in 1991. She then completed her Doctorate of Medicine at Louisiana State University Medical Center in New Orleans in 1995. Her internship and residency in Internal Medicine followed at that same institution, finishing in 1998.
Dr. Pelitere holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She maintains affiliations with the American College of Physicians and the American Medical Association. She holds hospital privileges at Ochsner Baptist Medical Center. Her clinical focus includes chronic condition management for type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. Patients consistently describe her as thorough, proactive, intuitive, and compassionate. She treats each patient as a partner in their own health, working collaboratively to anticipate problems before they escalate.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA — Bachelor of Science, Microbiology, 1991
Medical School
Louisiana State University Medical Center, New Orleans, LA — Doctorate of Medicine, 1995
Residency
Internal Medicine, Louisiana State University Medical Center, New Orleans, LA, 1995-1998
Additional Training
Internship: Internal Medicine, Louisiana State University Medical Center, New Orleans, LA, 1995
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Pelitere right for?
Dr. Pelitere is a strong fit for adults who want a hands-on, proactive internist managing their long-term health. Patients living with type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, or hypertension benefit from her focus on chronic condition management. She works well with patients who value direct access to their physician, including after-hours phone availability. Anyone seeking a primary care doctor who collaborates closely on prevention and wellness planning will find her approach well-suited to those goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Pelitere specializes in internal medicine with a particular focus on chronic condition management. She actively treats patients living with type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. Her approach emphasizes anticipating and managing each patient's unique needs before problems worsen.
Yes, Dr. Pelitere holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She completed her residency training in Internal Medicine at Louisiana State University Medical Center in New Orleans.
Dr. Pelitere completed her medical degree, internship, and residency entirely at Louisiana State University Medical Center in New Orleans. She finished her Internal Medicine residency in 1998. Her undergraduate degree in Microbiology came from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge.
Dr. Pelitere takes a collaborative approach to care. She works with each patient to anticipate health concerns before they become serious problems. Patients describe her as thorough, proactive, and attentive. She builds individualized wellness plans and stays involved in managing ongoing health conditions.
Yes. Dr. Pelitere is reachable by phone after hours and on weekends. Members can contact her directly for urgent concerns without waiting for the next business day.
Yes. Every office visit with Dr. Pelitere means seeing Dr. Pelitere directly. The practice does not route patients to nurse practitioners or physician assistants in her place.
Dr. Pelitere holds memberships in the American College of Physicians and the American Medical Association. These affiliations reflect her commitment to staying current with evolving standards in internal medicine.
Yes. Dr. Pelitere holds privileges at Ochsner Baptist Medical Center in New Orleans. This affiliation supports continuity of care when patients require hospital-based treatment.
Doctor profile last updated March 29, 2026