Dr. Samina Qureshi Hayat, MD

Dr. Samina Hayat is a rheumatologist and internal medicine physician who brings nearly five decades of medical expertise to her practice. She earned her medical degree from Dow Medical College and completed her residency at LSU Health Sciences. Her extensive experience of 49 years has given her deep knowledge in treating complex rheumatologic and internal medicine conditions. Dr. Hayat is fluent in Spanish and German, allowing her to connect with a diverse patient population.

Dr. Hayat practices in Shreveport, Louisiana, and maintains an affiliation with Overton Brooks VA Medical Center. She specializes in caring for patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, joint pain, and rheumatoid arthritis. Her treatment approach includes physical therapy and strength training to help patients maintain mobility and function. She also performs bursa aspiration procedures to provide relief from joint inflammation. Patients have given Dr. Hayat an average rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars.