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About Darwana Todd, MD
Dr. Darwana Ratleff Todd is a compassionate, board‑certified OB/GYN and Obesity Medicine specialist dedicated to caring for women through every stage of life. A proud native of New Orleans, Louisiana, she earned her MD from LSU School of Medicine and completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the LSU Health Sciences Center. Her training laid the foundation for a career centered on listening deeply, educating thoughtfully, and partnering with patients to support their health and well‑being.
With additional certification as a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, Dr. Darwana provides expert, evidence‑based care for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. She is also board certified in Obesity Medicine, allowing her to offer a holistic, compassionate approach to weight and metabolic health.
Before entering medicine, Dr. Todd served in the U.S. Army, an experience that shaped her commitment to service, integrity, and teamwork—values she brings into every patient interaction.
She is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Medical Association (AMA), National Medical Association (NMA), Texas Medical Society (TMS), the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH), and the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM).
Patients appreciate Dr. Todd’s warm communication style, her ability to make complex topics easy to understand, and her genuine dedication to helping women feel seen, supported, and empowered in their health decisions.
Qualifications Education
LSU School of Medicine
Residency
LSU Health Sciences Center
Certifications
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, American Board of Obesity MedicineHospital Affiliations
Dr. Darwana Ratleff Todd is a compassionate, board‑certified OB/GYN and Obesity Medicine specialist dedicated to caring for women through every stage of life. A proud native of New Orleans, Louisiana, she earned her MD from LSU School of Medicine and completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the LSU Health Sciences Center. Her training laid the foundation for a career centered on listening deeply, educating thoughtfully, and partnering with patients to support their health and well‑being.
With additional certification as a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, Dr. Darwana provides expert, evidence‑based care for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. She is also board certified in Obesity Medicine, allowing her to offer a holistic, compassionate approach to weight and metabolic health.
Before entering medicine, Dr. Todd served in the U.S. Army, an experience that shaped her commitment to service, integrity, and teamwork—values she brings into every patient interaction.
She is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Medical Association (AMA), National Medical Association (NMA), Texas Medical Society (TMS), the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH), and the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM).
Patients appreciate Dr. Todd’s warm communication style, her ability to make complex topics easy to understand, and her genuine dedication to helping women feel seen, supported, and empowered in their health decisions.
Education
LSU School of Medicine
Residency
LSU Health Sciences Center