Welcome to Gulf South Pulmonary
We are conveniently located in Covington and Bogalusa, serving patients across the Northshore with a commitment to making lung care feel personal and approachable. Whether you’re here for a consultation or ongoing support, we’re dedicated to helping you breathe easier, every step of the way.
What to Expect During Your Visit
From the moment you walk through our doors, our goal is to make you feel comfortable. When you arrive, our friendly team will get you checked in, making sure you have everything you need before your visit. We understand that your time is valuable, so we work to keep wait times minimal while maintaining a relaxing and welcoming atmosphere in our waiting area.
At Gulf South Pulmonary, appointments aren’t rushed. Gabrielle, our nurse practitioner, takes the time to get to know each patient, discussing your concerns, symptoms, and treatment options in detail. We believe that the best care starts with understanding your unique needs, and we’re here to provide just that. Whether it’s your first visit or you’re returning for ongoing care, you can trust that you’ll receive the attentive, patient-focused support you deserve.
Gabrielle Rutherford, NP
Gabrielle Rutherford is a dedicated nurse practitioner at Gulf South Pulmonary, where she has been caring for patients in an outpatient setting since 2020. With a focus on asthma, COPD, sleep apnea, smoking cessation, lung cancer, and holistic wellness, she is committed to helping patients breathe easier and improve their overall health.
Gabrielle has worked in pulmonary care since 2016 and holds certifications from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, as well as in Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from the Medical University of South Carolina and was actively involved in several hospital committees during her time in South Carolina. She is also a proud member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing and the National Nurses Association.
Gabrielle’s mission is to treat patients with clarity and intention, fully listening to and understanding their needs from an all-over wellness approach. She seeks to craft care plans that fit each patient’s unique needs by focusing on the essentials of lung care and sleep health.
Now serving the St. Tammany and Washington Parish communities, Gabrielle is passionate about providing compassionate, patient-centered care to those she treats at Gulf South Pulmonary.
