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Dr. Gerald Sparks, MD

Family Medicine* Age 59
Dr. Gerald Sparks, MD
4.5 (15 Ratings)

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Dr. Gerald Sparks, MD

Family Medicine* Age 59
Hammond, LA
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Offers telehealth

Dr. Gerald Sparks, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Hammond, LA.

About

Dr. Sparks graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine. Dr. Gerald Sparks, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Hammond, LA. Dr. Sparks currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center and Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge. Dr. Sparks has experience treating conditions like Acute Upper Respiratory Infection and Pharyngitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Sparks received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Sparks' office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Sparks is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Immunization Administration
Pharyngitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Immunization Administration
Pharyngitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Immunization Administration
Pharyngitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Tobacco Use Disorder
Constipation
Joint Pain
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vitamin B Deficiency
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Administrative Physical
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Fever
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Foot Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Nail Infection
Nausea
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Sebaceous Cysts
Shortness of Breath
Thrush
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Tonsillitis
Urinary Incontinence
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Chronic Care Management
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Achilles Tendinitis
Acne
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Allergies
Anal or Rectal Pain
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
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Balanitis
Balanoposthitis
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Burn Injuries
Bursitis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Coccygeal Pain
Cold Sore
Confusion
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Depressive Disorders
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
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
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Dry Skin
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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 Menstrual Bleeding
Fibromyalgia
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Genital Herpes
Gout
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Hair Loss
Hammer Toe
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Hidradenitis
High Cholesterol
Hip Pointer
Hives
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Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Hypertension
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Indigestion
Infectious Diseases
Influenza (Flu)
Ingrown Nail
Injuries
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Insomnia
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Intertrigo
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Laryngitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Lichen Simplex Chronicus
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Loss of Taste
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menopause
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Muscle Weakness
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
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)
Pap Smear Abnormalities
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peptic Ulcer
Perimenopause
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Prostatitis
Proteinuria
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Reflux Esophagitis
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sarcoidosis
Sciatica
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Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Skin Ulcer
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Stye
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Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
Syphilis Infections
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Throat Pain
Thyroid Goiter
Tinea Versicolor
Tinnitus
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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Valley Fever
Venous Compression
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Abscess Incision and Drainage
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Biopsy
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Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Breast Exam
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Counseling
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Gynecologic Cancer Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Human Papillomavirus DNA Testing
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Joint Injection
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Mole Removal
Nail Avulsion and Excision
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Patch Testing
Pelvic Exams
Physical Examination
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Biopsy
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Stitches
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Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urinalysis
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wart Removal
Well Baby Care
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Insurance Accepted

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  • Employers Health Network
  • American Lifecare
  • Coventry Health Care of Louisiana HMO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Prime Health Services
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Cigna
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • United Healthcare
  • Medicare
  • USA Managed Care Organization
  • Humana
  • Aetna
  • PHCS
  • Blue Card PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Coventry Health Care
  • National Preferred Provider Network
  • Three Rivers Provider Network
  • PPO Plus PPO
  • Medicaid
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana PPO
  • Community Health Choice
  • Assurant Health
  • Galaxy Health Network

Locations

  1. 1 Ochsner Health Center-Hammond
    41676 Veterans Ave, Hammond, LA 70403
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (985) 543-3600
  2. 2 Stanocola Home Health
    16777 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 754-3278
  3. 3 Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge
    17000 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 761-5200
  4. 4 Ochsner Pharmacy And Wellness-Baton Rouge
    10310 The Grove Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70836
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 761-5200
    Monday
    Closed
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    Closed
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    Closed
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sparks
4.5
Based on 15 Reviews
5 Stars (12)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (1)

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Apr 21, 2023
Dr.Sparks is listens, is caring and thorough in his examination.
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Specialties*
Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Eisenhower Army Medical Center
Internship
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Gerald Sparks, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Sparks' profile.

Dr. Sparks frequently treats the following conditions: Acute Upper Respiratory Infection and Pharyngitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Gerald Sparks, MD is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center and Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge.

Yes, Dr. Gerald Sparks, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ochsner Medical Center

    1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA

  • Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge

    17000 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA