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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.

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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
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Gastroptosis
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Leukocytopenia
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Thrush
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Tobacco Use Disorder
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Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
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Diabetes Counseling
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Achilles Tendinitis
Acidosis
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Aspergillosis
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
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Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
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Bladder Infection
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Bronchiectasis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
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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
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Chronic Pharyngitis
Chronic Prostatitis
Chronic Sinusitis
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Cluster Headache
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Congestive Heart Failure
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COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
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Dysentery
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Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
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Essential Tremor
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Fibromyalgia
Folic Acid Deficiency
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Foot Infection
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
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Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Genital Herpes
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Herpes Simplex Infection
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Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iodine Deficiency
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Kidney Infection
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Knee Sprain
Laryngitis
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Lichen Simplex Chronicus
Limb Swelling
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Lipid Disorders
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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
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Nasopharyngitis
Neurogenic Bladder
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
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Onychomycosis
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Osteopenia
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Otitis Media
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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
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Pericardial Disease
Perimenopause
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Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
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Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Immunization
Joint Injection
Physical Examination
Puncture Aspiration
Urinalysis
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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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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