Summary

John P. Harris, MD, is a DeSoto Parish native who to this day calls Northwest Louisiana home. As a primary care doctor, he practices internal medicine and serves adults who have chronic illness at Louisiana Family Practice in Bossier City.  



Dr. Harris received his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport. His internal medical residency training was at the same location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. 



Away from the clinic, Dr. Harris enjoys listening to jazz music, reading and spending time with his family. 



Dr. Harris is married and the father of two grown children and grandfather to eight grandchildren. 


Provider Video

Office Location

Willis Knighton Louisiana Family Practice

2300 Hospital Dr Ste 200Bossier City, LA 71111
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.8
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • LSUHSC Shreveport School of Medicine
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Patients’ Perspective

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

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John P. Harris

  • AARP Medicare Supplemental Plans
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health of Louisiana
  • Aetna Coventry Advantra Louisiana
  • Aetna Coventry Medicare Dual Preferred
  • Aetna Medicare Freedom PPO
  • Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield - PPO Preferred Care
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield Federal Employees
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Louisiana - HMO Louisiana
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Louisiana - Medicare Advantage
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield OGB
  • CIGNA Healthcare
  • Coventry Health Care (Aetna)
  • First Health
  • GEHA (Government Employees Health Association)
  • Gilsbar
  • Health Plus of Louisiana
  • Humana
  • Humana Choice PPO
  • Humana Gold Plus SNP Dual Eligible
  • IMA of Louisiana
  • Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • Louisiana Medicaid
  • Louisiana Medicaid CHIP
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (Aetna)
  • Medicare Railroad
  • Medicare Traditional Part B
  • Multiplan

Medical Specialties

Dr. John P. Harris has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. John P. Harris has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

LSUHSC Shreveport School of Medicine

Internship

LSUHSC Shreveport School of Medicine

Medical School

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Other Providers at Willis-Knighton Health System

Frequently Asked Questions

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Dr. John Harris is affiliated with Willis Knighton Medical Center.
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