Dr. Christopher J Rankin MD
Family Practitioner
725 N Ashley Ridge Loop Suite #400 Shreveport LA, 71106About
Dr. Christopher Rankin is a family practitioner practicing in Shreveport, LA. Dr. Rankin specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Rankin possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
La State Univ Sch of Med In Shreveport, Shreveport La 2001
Louisiana State University Health Shreveport / School of Medicine 2001
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 2001
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Anemia
- High Cholesterol
- Fever
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Bronchitis
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Vascular Disease
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