Dr. Gerald J. Sparks, MD | Hammond, LA | Family Medicine

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Dr. Gerald Sparks earned his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, LA, and completed his family medicine residency at the Eisenhower Army Medical Center in Fort Gordon, GA. He began practicing family medicine in 1994 and joined the staff at Ochsner in 1998. Dr. Sparks is board certified in family medicine and practices at Ochsner Health Center - Hammond.

accepting new patients
3.9

18 Ratings
35 years of experience
34 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Eisenhower Army Medical Center
9 written reviews
1 specialty
6 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

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Dr Sparks is the most attentive and pro active Dr with out health! He is always up on what is going on with you at the time. And he is ready to help get you well and back to quality of life! So thankful John chose Dr Sparks when we settled in Hammond! And Dr Sparks accepted me as a patient when my Dr left! Thank Dr Sparks for all you do for each of us!

December 30th, 2021

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Overall good relationship and experience with Dr Sparks

August 17th, 2021

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Dr Sparks does a great job.

June 2nd, 2021

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Dr. Sparks is very knowledgeable, thorough and courteous. He listens, attentively, to all my health concerns. I feel very comfortable asking questions or discussing any and all health problems with him. He never makes me feel like my questions are silly or unimportant. He is my family's primary care physician and they are all very satisfied with him. He has been a God-send. I trust him implicitly. He really cares about his patients.

May 27th, 2016

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Great Doctor

May 8th, 2015

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Thoughtful engaged physician

December 15th, 2014

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Ochsner Clinic needs to hire more professional support staff. Receptionists are sadly deficient. One was reading a Twilight book and asked me to wait while she finished the page she was on.

January 2nd, 2012

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During my initial new patient visit, Dr. Sparks noticed something on my bloodwork which had been done recently at a nearby hospital. He explained what his concern was, and ordered some additional tests. When these tests confirmed his original suspicion, he explained the surgical options and referred me to a surgeon who eventually corrected the problem.Because he was so thorough, he picked up something that the hospital had missed originally. He took to the time to explain my surgical options, and why that surgery was necessary.I would recommend him without hesitation.

July 16th, 2010

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Actually, my friend asked me why did I still see this doctor. She left a while ago. Her daughter was not pleased with him either. I just do not feel he either knows what he is doing or does not care about his patients. He does not explore further problems always referring to cost. My neighbor suggested they just wish you go home and die if you have underlying problems. If you are a healthy patient, you experience is wonderful. That was my experience before I was diagnosed with the medical disease. It cost him too much to his quick time to creafully and acurately address the issues.

November 8th, 2009

Dr. Gerald J Sparks

41676 Veterans AveHammond, LA 70403

Tel: (225) 761-5200


Dr. Gerald J Sparks, MD	Dr. Brittany Flood Hattier, MD	Dr. Nathalie Mascherpa-Kerkow, MD	Dr. Kelly Gilthorpe Burkenstock, MD
Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Internal Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.9 (18 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)	4.3 (24 Ratings)	3.6 (109 Ratings)
35 Years of Experience	13 Years of Experience	33 Years of Experience	30 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks French, Spanish, English, German	Speaks English, Spanish
Hammond , LA	Hammond , LA	Mandeville , LA	Mandeville , LA
Med School: Tulane University School of Medicine - GME	Med School: Lincoln Memorial University Debusk College Of Osteopathic Medicine	Med School: Faculte De Medecine Montpellier-Nimes	Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
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MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Eisenhower Army Medical Center1994

Medical School

Tulane University School of Medicine - GMEGraduated in 1991

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Which hospitals is Dr. Gerald Sparks affiliated with?: Dr. Gerald Sparks is affiliated with North Oaks Medical Center.

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