Pennington Biomedical Q&A: Dr. Timothy Gilbert
Sept. 2, 2025 · Baton Rouge, LA
Pennington Biomedical recently launched the Advanced Endocrinology and Diabetes Clinic
with Dr. Timothy Gilbert as director
Lake Charles-native Dr. Timothy Gilbert recently relocated to Baton Rouge for an important
mission. Identifying the growing need in the community, the Pennington Biomedical
Research Center launched the Advanced Endocrinology and Diabetes Clinic, and Dr. Gilbert,
an endocrinologist with more than 20 years of experience, was tapped to serve as its
leader.
Located on the campus of Pennington Biomedical, the clinic is staffed with a highly
experienced care team and is already scheduling patients. The clinic is not only structured
to provide care for general patients and participants, but to contribute to the Center’s
body of research. Dr. Gilbert provides some insight into the origins of the clinic
and its unique position to support those with diabetes.
What inspired the creation of the Advanced Endocrinology and Diabetes Clinic?
Pennington Biomedical Research Center has a 35-year history of being at the forefront
of medical discovery as it relates to multiple endocrine disorders. The Center has
remained on the cutting edge and has been responsible for many of the landmark studies
that have changed guidelines and the way providers practice globally. In recent years,
Pennington Biomedical has added treatment to its mission for the public good and particularly
for the Baton Rouge area community. The opening of the outpatient endocrinology and
diabetes clinic allows us to move from research to prevention to detection and now
the treatment of chronic endocrine diseases.
How does this clinic differ from a traditional endocrinology practice or primary care
setting?
The Pennington Biomedical Endocrinology and Diabetes Clinic differs in that we can
closely combine clinical care with decades of diabetes and endocrine research performed
by some of the world's leading scientists located here. The Center’s vision is to
lead the world in promoting metabolic health and facilitating cutting-edge treatment
modalities for metabolic diseases through scientific discoveries that create solutions
from cells to society.
What are the most common endocrine or diabetes related conditions you expect to treat
at the clinic?
The most common endocrine conditions treated are type 1 and type 2 diabetes. We treat
all aspects of the disease state; however, we have an emphasis on advanced management
such as continuous glucose monitoring and automated insulin delivery. Additionally,
we manage all endocrine disorders to include thyroid disease and nodules, pituitary,
adrenal and parathyroid disorders. The clinic also treats patients with low testosterone/hypogonadism,
insulin resistance/polycystic ovary syndrome, as well as those needing medical management
for obesity.
Can you explain how the clinic integrates the latest research or technology into patient
care?
Pennington Biomedical is a globally recognized state-of-the-art institution with some
of the world's top researchers/scientists. We are able to integrate the latest research
findings into patient treatment. The patients also have an opportunity to participate
in numerous studies underway here at Pennington Biomedical. This gives the patients
an opportunity to potentially receive therapies that are not yet available to the
general market and to contribute to scientific discovery.
Can you describe how the clinic collaborates with other specialists such as dietitians,
cardiologists, and mental health professionals?
We believe that a close working relationship with a wide array of specialists is crucial
in achieving the best patient outcomes. The clinic has a full-time registered dietitian/certified
diabetes care and education specialist, nurse practitioner and registered nurse, all
contributing to patient care. Additionally, we collaborate with a team of mental health
professionals here in the clinic to manage eating disorders, as it relates to obesity,
prediabetes and diabetes. The Baton Rouge area is fortunate to have such a talented
mix of providers from primary care to specialty. We collaborate closely with the
patients’ primary providers, as well as consult specialists from the community as
needed.
The Endocrinology and Diabetes Clinic is on the campus of Pennington Biomedical, located
at 6400 Perkins Road in Baton Rouge. For appointments, call (225) 763-0250 or fax
(225) 763-0256.
For more information contact: Joe Coussan, Media Relations Manager, joe.coussan@pbrc.edu, 225-763-3049 or Ernie Ballard, Senior Director of Communications & Marketing, ernie.ballard@pbrc.edu, 225-263-2677. About the Pennington Biomedical Research Center The Pennington Biomedical Research Center is at the forefront of medical discovery
as it relates to understanding the triggers of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease,
cancer and dementia. Pennington Biomedical has the vision to lead the world in promoting
nutrition and metabolic health and eliminating metabolic disease through scientific
discoveries that create solutions from cells to society. The center conducts basic,
clinical, and population research, and is a campus in the LSU System. The research enterprise at Pennington Biomedical includes over 600 employees within
a network of 44 clinics and research laboratories, and 16 highly specialized core
service facilities. Its scientists and physician/scientists are supported by research
trainees, lab technicians, nurses, dietitians, and other support personnel. Pennington
Biomedical is a globally recognized state-of-the-art research institution in Baton
Rouge, Louisiana. For more information, see www.pbrc.edu.
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
6400 Perkins Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70808