Dr. Russell Shane Carr M.D.
Family Practitioner
8001 Youree Dr Suite 540 Shreveport LA, 71115About
Dr. Russell Carr is a family practitioner practicing in Shreveport, LA. Dr. Carr 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. Carr 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 New Orleans, New Orleans La 1996
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1996
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Sinusitis
- High Cholesterol
- Back Pain
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Insomnia
- Vascular Disease
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