Dr. J. Patrick Lavo, MD
Ear, Nose & Throat
Locations
WK Bossier ENT & Allergy
2449 Hospital Drive
Suite 440
Bossier City
, LA 71111
About Me
Born in the Dallas/Fort Worth area in Texas, John Patrick Lavo, MD, attended Baylor University (Sic 'Em Bears!) for his undergraduate education where he obtained a bachelor's degree in economics. He attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, which he completed in May of 2015. Dr. Lavo went on to complete a residency in otolaryngology at LSU Health Sciences Center-Shreveport. During his residency, Dr. Lavo fell in love with northwest Louisiana and decided to make it his home, joining the staff of Willis Knighton after his training.
Dr. Lavo's practice covers the majority of traditional ENT practice, including sinus and allergy, pediatrics (including chronic ear infections and tonsillitis), otology and ear disorders, voice and swallow dysfunction, and hypoglossal nerve stimulator for sleep medicine.
When not at work, Dr. Lavo enjoys tinkering with new electronic tech and cooking with his wife.
Education
Residency:
LSUHSC Shreveport School of Medicine
Internship:
LSUHSC Shreveport School of Medicine
Medical School:
University of Texas Medical Branch
Insurances Accepted
- AARP Medicare Supplemental Plans
- Aetna
- Aetna Better Health of Louisiana
- Aetna Coventry Advantra Louisiana
- Aetna Coventry Medicare Dual Preferred
- Aetna Medicare Freedom PPO
- Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana
- Beech Street (Multiplan)
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield - PPO Preferred Care
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield Federal Employees
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Louisiana - HMO Louisiana
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Louisiana - Medicare Advantage
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield OGB
- Cigna HealthCare
- Coventry Health Care (Aetna)
- First Health
- GEHA (Government Employees Health Association)
- Gilsbar
- Health Plus of Louisiana
- Healthy Blue
- Humana
- Humana Choice PPO
- Humana Gold Plus SNP Dual Eligible
- IMA of Louisiana
- Louisiana Healthcare Connections
- Louisiana Medicaid
- Louisiana Medicaid CHIP
- Mail Handler's Benefit Plan (Aetna)
- Medicare Railroad
- Medicare Traditional Part B
- Multiplan
- Mutual of Omaha Supplemental Plans
- Novasys Health
- People's Health
- PHCS (Private Healthcare Systems / Multiplan)
- PPO Plus
- Tricare for Life
- Tricare Prime
- Tricare Select / Standard
- UMR (United Healthcare)
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare Community Plan - Medicaid
- United Healthcare Dual Complete
- Vantage Health Plans – Commercial & Medicare Advantage
- Workers Compensation
Conditions Treated
- Adenoiditis
- Allergies
- Anosmia
- Chronic Ear Infections in Children
- Chronic Laryngitis
- Chronic Sore Throat (Chronic Pharyngitis)
- Deviated Septum
- Ear Wax
- Goiter
- Hay Fever (Allergic Rhinitis)
- Hearing Loss (Sudden)
- Hypopharyngeal Cancer
- Inflammation of the Middle Ear
- Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR)
- Motion Sickness
- Nasal Polyp
- Oropharyngeal Cancer
- Ruptured Eardrum (Perforated Eardrum)
- Salivary Gland Cancer
- Sinusitis (Sinus Infection)
- Strep Throat
- Stuffy Nose (Nasal Congestion)
- Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia)
- Swimmer's Ear (Otitis Externa)
- Thyroid Cancer
- Tinnitus
- Tonsil Stones (Tonsilloliths)
- Tonsillitis
- Vertigo
- Vocal Cord Paralysis
Procedures Performed
- Allergy Blood Test
- Allergy Shots
- Ear Tube Surgery (Myringotomy)
- Hearing Aids
- Inspire Sleep Apnea Treatment
- Septoplasty
- Strep Throat Test
- Tonsillectomy