Summary

Dr. Cheryl Ballard is a family medicine physician who earned her medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. With 34 years of experience in family medicine, she provides comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages. Dr. Ballard is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing her to serve diverse patient populations throughout Louisiana.

Dr. Ballard practices at multiple locations in Baton Rouge and Hammond and maintains hospital affiliations with North Oaks Medical Center and Hood Memorial Hospital. She specializes in treating common health concerns including obesity management, upper respiratory infections, and influenza. Her practice offers convenient diagnostic services such as flu testing, COVID-19 testing, and rapid strep tests. Patients have given Dr. Ballard an average rating of 3.0 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3
  • 34 years of experience
  • 29 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Cheryl Lynn Ballard has 3 locations

Lakeafterhours Central

8751 Sullivan RdBaton Rouge, LA 70818
Mon9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sat9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sun9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Lakeafterhours Coursey

13686 Coursey BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70817
Mon8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sun8:00 am - 6:00 pm

North Oaks Medical Center

15790 Paul Vega Md DrHammond, LA 70403

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Dr. Cheryl Lynn Ballard, MDDr. Robin Barry Dale, MD, FAAFPDr. Jill Feinberg, MDDr. Devon Elizabeth Talbert
Family MedicineFamily MedicineFamily MedicineNurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.8 
3.8 
34 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks English
Baton Rouge , LADenham Springs , LABaton Rouge , LABaton Rouge , LA
Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Med School: Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Cheryl Lynn Ballard

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • Asuris Northwest Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Pan-American Life Insurance Group
  • Peoples Health
  • Physicians Mutual
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Cheryl Lynn Ballard has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Cheryl Lynn Ballard has the following 7 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

34 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New OrleansGraduated in 1992

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Cheryl Ballard affiliated with?
Dr. Cheryl Ballard is affiliated with North Oaks Medical Center and Hood Memorial Hospital.
Does Dr. Cheryl Ballard accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Cheryl Ballard accepts on their Vitals profile.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Cheryl Ballard?
You can find contact information for Dr. Cheryl Ballard here on Vitals.
Is Dr. Cheryl Ballard accepting new patients?
Dr. Cheryl Ballard is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Cheryl Ballard's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Does Dr. Cheryl Ballard accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Cheryl Ballard has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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