Dr. Pankaj Thakur, MD

Dr. Pankaj Thakur is a family medicine physician who also specializes in medical genetics, bringing a unique combination of primary care expertise and genetic counseling to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Manipal College of Medical Sciences and has been practicing for over two decades. Dr. Thakur is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Thakur maintains affiliations with Ochsner Louisiana State University Health Shreveport, Mon Health Medical Center, and Acuity Specialty Hospital of Morgantown, with practice locations in Shreveport, Louisiana and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His clinical focus includes managing high blood pressure in both adult and pediatric patients, as well as treating hypertensive emergencies. He performs various procedures including sedation services, YAG laser capsulotomy, and botulinum injections for lower back pain relief. Patients consistently rate Dr. Thakur highly, giving him an average rating …of 5.0.