Dr. Caroline V. Caperton, MD
Allergy and Immunology

Locations
WK Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Center
2530 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop
Suite 115
Shreveport, LA 71118
About Me
Dr. Caroline Caperton, MD, MSPH, FAAAAI, FACAAI is a double board-certified Allergist/Immunologist & Medical Director of the Willis Knighton Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology Center in Shreveport, Louisiana, where she provides specialized care to patients of all ages, with a particular passion for those with food allergies, atopic dermatitis, asthma, & providing desensitization immunotherapy for both aeroallergens and foods.
A native of Thibodaux, Louisiana, Dr. Caperton earned both her Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Master of Science in Public Health degrees from the University of Miami. She earned her MD with Research Distinction from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Jackson Memorial Hospital - Miami Veterans Affairs - University of Miami Health System in Miami, Florida prior to finishing her fellowship training in Allergy & Immunology at the University of California, Irvine. She is double board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Allergy & Immunology.
Dr. Caperton has published extensively within the fields of allergy, immunology, internal medicine, and dermatology, and has presented her findings at international professional conferences and meetings. She has been honored to earn distinction as a Fellow status of both the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology, as well as the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
Dr. Caperton finds great satisfaction in treating children, teens, & adult patients. Her goal is to listen to and address each patient & parent’s concerns, helping them to better understand and manage their conditions.
When not delivering care to patients, she enjoys quality time with her husband (a pediatric critical care physician) and their two children, as well as medically philanthropic pursuits such as Code Ana (nonprofit anaphylaxis emergency epinephrine training program) And the Ronald McDonald House Charity of Shreveport-Bossier.
Education
Fellowship:
University of California - Irvine
Residency:
University of Miami School of Medicine-JMH
Internship:
University of Miami School of Medicine-JMH
Medical School:
University of Miami
Other Education:
University of Miami
Board Certifications
Allergy and Immunology, American Board of Allergy and Immunology
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
Languages
Spanish
English
Insurances Accepted
- People’s Health
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Acute Pharyngitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- All Types of Food Poisoning
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergies
- Anaphylactic Egg Allergy
- Anaphylactic Fish Allergy
- Anaphylactic Food Allergies
- Anaphylactic Milk and Dairy Allergy
- Anaphylactic Peanut Allergy
- Anaphylactic Shell Fish Allergy
- Anaphylactic Tree Nut Allergy
- Anaphylaxis
- Angioedema
- Animal Allergies
- Asthma
- Asthma in Children
- Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
- Bronchitis
- Chronic Sinusitis
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Dermatitis
- Dermatitis Due to Drugs
- Dermatitis Due to Food
- Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
- Drug Allergy
- Dyshydrotic Eczema
- Ear Wax
- Eczema and Contact Dermatitis Due to Cosmetics
- Eczema and Contact Dermatitis Due to Detergents
- Eczema and Contact Dermatitis Due to Metals
- Eosinophilia
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Food Allergy
- Hives
- Hypogammaglobulinemia
- Immunodeficiency Syndromes
- Itchy Skin
- Latex Allergy
- Nasopharyngitis
- Penicillin Allergy
- Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
- Pollen Allergy
- Postnasal Drip
- Pruritus
- Rash
- Sinusitis (Sinus Infection)
- Toxic Effect of Venom
Procedures Performed
- Allergy Shots
- Allergy Skin Testing
- Allergy Testing
- Allergy Testing for Hypersensitivity to Insects
- Allergy Treatment
- Desensitization
- Drug Allergy Testing
- Drug Desensitization Procedure
- Drug or Food Challenge
- Immunoglobulin Therapy
- Immunotherapy
- Skin Biopsy
- Spirometry
- Sublingual Immunotherapy