Dr. Derek Julian Metoyer, MD

Dr. Derek Metoyer is a family medicine physician who has dedicated over three decades to caring for patients in his community. He earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans and completed his residency training at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. With 31 years of clinical experience, Dr. Metoyer brings extensive knowledge to his practice. He provides care in English.

Dr. Metoyer practices at Opelousas General Health System and operates his own Metoyer Family Medical Center, both located in Opelousas, Louisiana. His expertise includes managing high blood pressure conditions, from routine hypertension to more urgent hypertensive emergencies. He also specializes in pediatric hypertension care for younger patients. Dr. Metoyer incorporates physical therapy and strength training approaches into patient treatment plans and utilizes home blood glucose monitoring to help patients manage their health. Patients have given him an average rating …of 3.9 out of 5 stars.