4.4
15 Ratings with 3 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Richard Edwards is a family medicine physician who earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport. With 17 years of experience in practice, he provides comprehensive primary care services to patients and families throughout his community. Dr. Edwards is fluent in English.
Dr. Edwards is affiliated with Ochsner Acadia General Hospital and Ochsner American Legion Hospital, serving patients in Jennings and Crowley, Louisiana. He focuses on helping patients with movement difficulties and joint pain, offering treatments like physical therapy and strength training. His practice includes diagnostic services such as complete blood count testing to support patient care. Patients rate him 4.4 out of 5 stars on Vitals.
Dr. Edwards is affiliated with Ochsner Acadia General Hospital and Ochsner American Legion Hospital, serving patients in Jennings and Crowley, Louisiana. He focuses on helping patients with movement difficulties and joint pain, offering treatments like physical therapy and strength training. His practice includes diagnostic services such as complete blood count testing to support patient care. Patients rate him 4.4 out of 5 stars on Vitals.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 17 years of experience
- speaks English
- Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport
- 3 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 6 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 4 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Richard Earl Edwards has 4 locationsEdwards Family Medicine
1322 Elton Rd Ste PJennings, LA 70546 Tel: (337) 824-2282
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Ochsner Health Center Jennings
1322 Elton RdJennings, LA 70546Mon8:00 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
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| Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Nurse Practitioner | Nurse Practitioner |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 17 Years of Experience | 10 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | ||
| Jennings , LA | Opelousas , LA | Jennings , LA | LAKE CHARLES , LA |
| Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport | |||
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Earl Edwards
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Richard Earl Edwards has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Richard Earl Edwards has the following 6 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
17 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Expired
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In ShreveportGraduated in 2009
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- Dr. Richard Edwards is affiliated with Ochsner Acadia General Hospital and Ochsner American Legion Hospital Llc.
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