Locations
Willis Knighton Louisiana Family Practice
2300 Hospital Drive
Suite 200
Bossier City
, LA 71111
About Me
Dr. Payne was always drawn to a career in the medical field, having worked as a scrub tech at the old Doctors’ Hospital in Shreveport when attending college. He completed his undergraduate education at LSU Shreveport. During his college and medical training, he worked at the Pelican Tissue Center and also served as a research associate in the Department of Surgery at the medical school. He joined Louisiana Family Practice after completing his fellowship training. He is also a member of the American Academy of Family Practice. In 2008 Dr. Payne was appointed Bossier Parish Deputy Coroner.
Education
Residency:
John Peter Smith Hospital
Internship:
John Peter Smith Hospital
Medical School:
Louisiana State University School of Medicine
University:
LSU - Shreveport
Board Certifications
Family Medicine, American Board of Family Practice
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
- 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
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Thyroid
- Achilles Tendinitis
- Acne
- Actinic Keratosis
- Acute Laryngitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
- ADHD and-or ADD
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Anemia
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
- Back Pain
- Bladder Infection
- Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
- Bronchitis
- Bursitis
- Calcium Metabolism Disorders
- Canker Sore
- Cellulitis
- Chest Pain
- Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
- Common Cold
- Constipation
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Cough
- Dehydration
- Dermatitis
- Diarrhea
- Diverticulitis, Intestinal
- Diverticulosis, Intestinal
- Dizziness
- Dysphagia
- Dysthymia (Chronic Depression)
- Ear Wax
- Emphysema
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enteritis
- Esophagitis
- Essential Tremor (ET)
- Familial Hypercholesterolemia
- Fever
- Gait Abnormality
- Gas-Bloat Syndrome
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gout
- Heart Disease
- Heartburn
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
- Herpes Zoster Without Complication
- High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
- Hives
- Hyperkalemia
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypogonadism
- Hypokalemia
- Hypotension
- Impetigo
- Influenza (Flu)
- Insomnia
- Iron Metabolism Disorders
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Joint Pain
- Laryngitis
- Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
- Limb Pain
- Lipid Disorders
- Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
- Malaise and Fatigue
- Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
- Muscle Weakness
- Nail and Nail Bed Infection
- Nasopharyngitis
- Nausea
- Nosebleed
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Overactive Bladder
- Peptic Ulcer
- Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
- Pharyngitis
- Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pneumonia
- Polyneuropathy
- Polyuria
- Prostatitis
- Proteinuria
- Purpura
- Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)
- Ringworm (of the Body)
- Rosacea
- Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
- Shortness of Breath
- Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
- Sinus Bradycardia
- Sinusitis (Sinus Infection)
- Sleep Apnea
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Strep Throat
- Stye
- Testicular Dysfunction
- Throat Pain
- Thyroid Goiter
- Tinea Versicolor
- Tinnitus
- Tobacco Use Disorder
- Tonsillitis
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Tremor
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Stones
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Vaginitis and-or Vaginosis
- Vertigo
- Viral Enteritis
- Viral Infection
- Vitamin B Deficiency
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Warts
- Wheezing
- Wrist Sprain
- Yeast Infections
Procedures Performed
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Diabetes Counseling
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
- Immunization Administration
- Nail Avulsion and Excision
- Pap Test (Pap Smear)
- Wellness Examination