Summary

Dr. Chakshu Gautam is a family medicine physician who earned his medical degree from Indira Gandhi Medical College and completed his residency training at Charleston Area Medical Center. With over three decades of practice experience, he brings extensive knowledge to comprehensive primary care. Dr. Gautam is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations throughout Louisiana.

Dr. Gautam practices at multiple locations in Lafayette, Louisiana, including affiliations with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, and Ochsner University Hospital And Clinics. He specializes in managing complex conditions such as diabetes and kidney disease. His practice includes emergency care services and diagnostic procedures like heart rhythm testing. Patients have given Dr. Gautam an average rating of 5.0, reflecting their confidence in his comprehensive approach to family healthcare.

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Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 33 years of experience
  • 44 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Charleston Area Medical Center
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 4 hospital affiliations
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Chakshu Gautam has 4 locations

Lafayette Community Based Outpatient Clinic

3149 Ambassador Caffery PkwyLafayette, LA 70506
Mon7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri7:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Ochsner University Hospital And Clinics

2390 W Congress StLafayette, LA 70506

Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center

4801 Ambassador Caffery PkwyLafayette, LA 70508

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Med School: Indira Gandhi Medical College Med School: University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine Columbia Med School: Georgetown University, Washington, DC
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Chakshu Gautam

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna - POS
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • All Savers Insurance
  • Ambetter - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana - Federal Employees Program
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - POS
  • GEHA
  • HealthSmart
  • HFN
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • Peoples Health
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - POS
  • Vantage Health Plan, Inc.
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Chakshu Gautam has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Chakshu Gautam has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

33 Years Experience

Dr. Chakshu Gautam holds an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Charleston Area Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Indira Gandhi Medical College in 1993.

NPI Number

Dr. Gautam's NPI number is 1952303240.

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Dr. Chakshu Gautam speaks Spanish and English.
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