Susila Shanmuganathan M.D.
Family Practitioner
2390 W CONGRESS ST LAFAYETTE LA, 70506About
Dr. Susila Shanmuganathan is a family practitioner practicing in LAFAYETTE, LA. Dr. Shanmuganathan 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. Shanmuganathan 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.
Provider Details
Internships
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Fellowships
- Geriatric Medicine, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Professional Society Memberships
- American Geriatrics Society, President Elect for the Louisiana Geriatrics Society,
Articles and Publications
- Abstracts in the Journal of American Geriatric Society
Hobbies / Sports
- Piano,Trivia, Reading
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