Question:
I need to find a doctor in the state of Louisiana that takes medicaid....

Im a 29 year old female in the state of Louisiana desperately needing the surgery. I have been searching for several years. Im willing to travel anywhere in the state of louisiana. It's very hard finding a doctor that accepts only medicaid. I found a doctor in Covington Louisiana but he no longer takes medicaid. So please help me. I really needed your help. I have been trying to locate a doctor for more than five years. Again i really do need your help.......    — [Deactivated Member] (posted on May 7, 2007)

May 7, 2007
Joslyn- Have you tried Dr Kennedy in New Orleans at Ochsner 504-842-4070 check with them not sure about medicade tho.. Sabrina had surgery today and i know she had a Dr that did medicaide in marrero i think.. her user name is Breenie.. I will ask her the dr's name when she gets home. Let me go look at her profile and see if she wrot it there.. i will post again in a few mins.
   — michelemcd

May 7, 2007
Josalyn, Go to the Louisiana MB -- here is the link: http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/LA/posts.html I'm sure Willis Knighton Hospital in Shreveport takes medicaid or maybe even Bossier Medical Center. I believe Doctor's Hospital or Schumpert may take medicaid as well. Post on the message board -- they are really helpful and supportive group.
   — the7thdean

May 7, 2007
Josalyn, Here is a link to the reviews on Doctor's Hospital in Shreveport -- I liked this hospital too. I used to be a police officer in Shreveport and I'd stop by and visit the staff when I worked graveyard. http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/bariatric+hospital+detail+Doctors+Hospital+of+Shreveport+dcg.html
   — the7thdean

May 7, 2007
Hey Joslyn, Ok i was able to figure out that it was a Dr Thomas i think in Marrero. Not much more I will have her look at this Q&A when she gets up and moving and see what she can do to help. Good luck to you, Michele
   — michelemcd

May 7, 2007
Hello Josalyn. If medicaid themselves do not have a list of surgeons available to you, check with a local public hospital. They should take medicaid for all patients. You probably need to go to a large city to find a hospital, but if you needed any surgery, that hospital that would take you should also provide this service. Patricia P.
   — Patricia P