Charles R. Ducombs, MD | Hammond, LA | Family Physician

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Dr. Charles Ducombs specializes in family medicine, bringing 28 years of experience to her practice. She earned her medical degree from Louisiana State University Health Shreveport School of Medicine and completed her residency training at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Program and Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine. Dr. Ducombs is board-certified in internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine. She communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Ducombs practices at North Oaks Medical Center and sees patients at Northshore Internal Medicine Associates in Hammond, Louisiana. She focuses on managing high cholesterol in children and teens, treating hypertension, and addressing hyperlipidemia. Her procedural expertise includes performing complete blood counts, white blood cell differentials, and lipid panels to help monitor patient health. Patients rate Dr. Ducombs an average of 3.9 stars.

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accepting new patients
3.9

16 Ratings
28 years of experience
38 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
University of South Carolina School of Medicine Program
10 written reviews
1 specialty
7 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Female

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Charles R. Ducombs' Ratings and Reviews

3.9

16 Ratings with 10 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 12 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (10) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Had a good bedside manner: (10) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Spent time with me: (10) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (10) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Flexible scheduling: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
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Extremely knowledgeable. Caring and Concerned. Excellent Staff.

November 23rd, 2023

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Excellent practitioner. Listens to my needs and asks appropriate questions. Takes time with my care.

November 13th, 2023

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always friendly and very efficient been my dr. for about 20 years

September 5th, 2023

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I was referred to Dr. Ducombs by a friend and have since referred my brother in law and other friends to him. His office does a great job getting you back quickly and the wait is never too long in the exam room. I am constantly impressed with the amount of time he spends with me on each visit. I look forward to being his patient for years to come.

May 10th, 2019

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My husband and I are patients of Dr. Ducombs. He has been my doctor for many years. We both are very satisfied with the time he spends with us, the care and follow up he provides. He is thorough and very easy to talk to. I recommend him highly.

January 5th, 2018

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Dr. DuCombs is the best doctor ever. He is kind, considerate, extremely knowledgeable and cares a great deal about his patients. He diagnosed by husband's brain bleed despite a missed diagnosis in the ED because he knew my husband did not have high blood pressure and no history of headaches. He is also my personal physician and is always willing to answer all my questions and explain the treatments he is giving. We are very grateful to have him as our doctor.

October 27th, 2017

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best doctor i have ever had

June 20th, 2016

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I think I've found my primary care doctor!!

August 22nd, 2015

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Dr. Ducombs is extremely rude and condescending. He is in and out of the room in 5 minutes or less, does not allow you the time to explain your symptoms, makes snarky remarks about your knowledge of your condition, does not explain anything to you, and leaves the room abruptly without telling you the visit has concluded. His staff is rude and lazy. His medical assistant can't take an accurate heart rate, and documents that it is normal when it is dangerously high, just so she doesn't have to be bothered by your emergency....she just ignores it and pretends it's normal. Wait times can be astronomical as the scheduler double books the doctors, even when only one is working that day. Prepare to wait for hours. Or just choose another doctor, most have polite staff who are trained well, and most doctors are kind and want to help people, they are not suffering from a God complex like this smarmy creep.

February 27th, 2015

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Great Doctor!!!! very pleased

May 16th, 2013

Northshore Internal Medicine Associates

15813 Paul Vega Md Dr Ste 300Hammond, LA 70403

Tel: (985) 230-7675

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Charles R. Ducombs, MD	Erika Navarro, FNP-C, ENP-C	Dr. Oladunni Modupeola Adetoba	Dr. Juan Carlos Martinez Perez, MD
Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.9 (16 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
28 Years of Experience		14 Years of Experience	31 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish		Speaks Spanish, English
Hammond , LA	Sugar Land , TX	Slidell , LA	Hammond , LA
Med School: Louisiana State University Health Shreveport / School of Medicine		Med School: University Of Lagos College Of Medicine	Med School: Universidad De Caldas Facultad De Ciencias Para La Salud
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Family Medicine

Check-up
Heartburn
Immunization
Physical
Vaccination
Weight Loss
Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Charles R. Ducombs holds an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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 University of South Carolina School of Medicine Program and Med University Sc College Of Med.

Medical School

Graduated from Louisiana State University Health Shreveport / School of Medicine in 1998 and Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans in 1998.

NPI Number

Charles R. Ducombs' NPI number is 1891765954.

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Which hospitals is Charles Ducombs affiliated with?: Charles Ducombs is affiliated with North Oaks Medical Center.
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