Medical Expertise of Dr. Rhonda Baldone, MD
About Dr. Rhonda Baldone, MD
Dr. Baldone received her medical degree from L.S.U. School of Medicine in Shreveport where she was inducted onto the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. She completed an internship in Internal Medicine at Ochsner Foundation Hospital followed by a residency in Dermatology at L.S.U. Medical Center in New Orleans where she holds an appointment as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology. Dr. Baldone established her dermatology practice in Mandeville in 1998. She is Board Certified in Dermatology and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. Dr. Baldone is a member of the Women’s Dermatological Society, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and the American Society for Lasers in Medicine and Surgery. She is also a member of the Louisiana Dermatological Society, for which she served as secretary, and she is the State Chair of the Leader’s Society of the Dermatology Foundation. Dr. Baldone serves on the medical staff of Lakeview Regional Medical Center and St. Tammany Parish Hospital. She currently resides in Mandeville with her husband David, who is an anesthesiologist, and her two children, Matthew and Patrick.
Patient Education Resources
Isotretinoin, previously marketed as Accutane, is a medication that is used to treat severe cystic acne that has not responded to other treatments. Isotretinoin is a form of vitamin A and works by ...
Here are some basic acne skin care tips that may help to reduce the appearance and severity of acne:Cleanse your skin gently: Use a mild, non-abrasive cleanser to wash your face twice a day. Avoid usi...
Dry skin can be caused by a variety of factors, such as cold weather, low humidity, harsh soaps, and certain medical conditions. Here are some tips for treating dry skin:Moisturize: Moisturizing is th...
Treatment for nail fungus (onychomycosis) can be challenging, as the fungus can be difficult to eliminate and may recur. Treatment options include:Topical antifungal medication: Over-the-counter antif...
There are several medications that can be used to treat acne, including:Topical retinoids (e.g. tretinoin, adapalene)Topical antibiotics (e.g. clindamycin, erythromycin)Topical benzoyl peroxideOral an...
Education & Training
- Residency: Louisiana State University
- Internship: Ochsner Clinic Foundation
- Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport