Summary

Dr. Mike Wages is board-certified in Anesthesiology and Interventional Pain Management. Dr. Wages earned his bachelor’s degree from Southern Arkansas University. He attended medical school at the University of Texas health Science Center in San Antonio. He completed his Anesthesiology residency and Interventional Pain Management Fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis. Dr. Wages’ practice works in concert with local physicians to provide the community the best health care possible. To maintain an active, healthy lifestyle Dr. Wages tailors an individual treatment plan for each patient to optimize care and improve quality of life. Dr. Wages and his wife were born and raised in Texarkana and live there with their four children.

Quick Facts

  • 4.1
  • 16 years of experience
  • 34 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Interventional Pain Management - Washington University in St. Louis
  • 6 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

Dr. James M. Wages

8731 Park Plaza DrShreveport, LA 71105

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Speaks English
Shreveport , LAShreveport , LAShreveport , LAShreveport , LA
Med School: University of Texas health Science Center in San Antonio Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James M. Wages

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arkansas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan - Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • GEHA
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Pan-American Life Insurance Group
  • Sana
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • United Behavioral Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - IPA
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. James M. Wages has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James M. Wages has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Acute Pain
  • Cancer Pain
  • Chronic Pain
  • Pain Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

16 Years Experience

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Interventional Pain Management - Washington University in St. Louis.

Residency

Completed their residency at Anesthesiology - Washington University in St. Louis.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Texas health Science Center in San Antonio and Univ Of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof Med in 2010.

NPI Number

Dr. Wages' NPI number is 1447561857.

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