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Dr. Charles Ducombs, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 53
Dr. Charles Ducombs, MD
4.8 (148 Ratings)

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Dr. Charles Ducombs, MD is an Internist in Hammond, LA.
Dr. Charles Ducombs, MD
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Dr. Charles Ducombs, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 53
Hammond, LA
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26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Charles Ducombs, MD is an Internist in Hammond, LA.

About

Dr. Ducombs graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine. Dr. Charles Ducombs, MD is an Internist in Hammond, LA and has 26 years experience. Dr. Ducombs currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with North Oaks Medical Center and Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. Dr. Ducombs has experience treating conditions like Acute Upper Respiratory Infection and All Headaches (incl. Migraine) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Ducombs received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 148 times. Dr. Ducombs' office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Ducombs is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Immunization Administration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Immunization Administration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Immunization Administration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Constipation
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Muscle Spasm
Nausea
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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Muscle Cramping
Pharyngitis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Common Cold
Dehydration
Fever
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Gastroptosis
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Leukocytopenia
Shortness of Breath
Thrush
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Diabetes Counseling
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Achilles Tendinitis
Acidosis
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Acne
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Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anaphylaxis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Neck
Aspergillosis
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
Back Pain
Balanoposthitis
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
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Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Bursitis
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Cachexia
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Interstitial Cystitis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pharyngitis
Chronic Prostatitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Cluster Headache
Coccygeal Pain
Confusion
Congestive Heart Failure
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Depression
Depressive Disorders
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Dry Eyes
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Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Excessive Sweating
Fibromyalgia
Folic Acid Deficiency
Folliculitis
Foot Infection
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Genital Herpes
Gout
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Hair Loss
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Hidradenitis
High Cholesterol
Histoplasmosis
Hives
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Impetigo
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Influenza (Flu)
Ingrown Nail
Injuries
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Insomnia
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Interstitial Cystitis
Intertrigo
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iodine Deficiency
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Knee Sprain
Laryngitis
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Lichen Simplex Chronicus
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Loss of Taste
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Weakness
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nail Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Perimenopause
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyositis
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postherpetic Neuralgia
Postnasal Drip
Prostatitis
Proteinuria
Pulmonary Disease
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sarcoidosis
Sciatica
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Sebaceous Cysts
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Skin Ulcer
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stye
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Swimmer's Ear
Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
Syncope
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Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Throat Pain
Thyroid Goiter
Tinea Versicolor
Tinnitus
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Torticollis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Varicose Eczema
Vascular Disease
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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Abscess Incision and Drainage
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Immunization
Joint Injection
Physical Examination
Puncture Aspiration
Urinalysis
Vaccination
Wellness Examination

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  • PHCS
  • PPO Plus
  • American Lifecare
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • ChoiceCare Network
  • Humana
    Choice Care PPO
  • Amerihealth
  • AAA1 Value Plan - Medicare Advantage HMO-POS
    AAA4 Traditional Plus Plan - Medicare Advantage HMO
    AAA3 Premium Plan -Medicare Advantage HMO-POS
    AAA0 Vantage ZERO -Medicare Advantage HMO-POS
    AAA6 Vantage Capitol Plan - Medicare Advantage HMO-POS
    AAA7 Community Care-Plus Plan - Medicare Advantage HMO-POS
  • Gilsbar 360
  • United Healthcare Community Plan
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • MultiPlan PPO
    MultiPlan
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO
    Cigna
    Open Access Plus
  • Verity Healthnet
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • Medicaid
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    Aetna HMO
    Aetna
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    Group Medicare HMO-POS
    Group Medicare for Office of Group Benefits HMO-POS
    Secure Health HMO-SNP
    Choices 65 #14 for St. Tammany Parish
    Choices Platinum #009 HMO
    Choices Select HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    Blue Card PPO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Northshore Internal Medicine Assoc.
    15813 Paul Vega Md Dr Ste 300, Hammond, LA 70403

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ducombs
4.8
Based on 148 Reviews
5 Stars (139)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (6)

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Dec 17, 2023
Superior annual visit with Dr Ducombs. The doctor is above all possible ratings.
Cynthia F Tricou — Dec 17, 2023
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Internal Medicine
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Education

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Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine
    1998
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  • Internal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Charles Ducombs, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ducombs' profile.

Dr. Ducombs frequently treats the following conditions: Acute Upper Respiratory Infection and All Headaches (incl. Migraine). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Charles Ducombs, MD is affiliated with North Oaks Medical Center and Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Charles Ducombs, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • North Oaks Medical Center

    15790 Paul Vega Md Dr, Hammond, LA

  • Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center

    5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA