Dr. Destin R. Black, MD
Gynecologic Oncology
Locations
Willis Knighton Gynecologic Oncology South
2508 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop
Suite 300
Shreveport
, LA 71118
About Me
As the only gynecologic oncology surgeon in our region, Destin Black, MD, directs a busy practice, caring for women who face complex health issues. She joined the Willis Knighton Cancer Center team after fellowship training at the prestigious Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City, where, upon graduation, she was recognized as the top surgical fellow. She is the director of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at LSU Health Sciences Center, where she teaches students and residents. Dr. Black is the author of many peer reviewed research papers and book chapters. She served on the program committee for the 2008 Society of Gynecologic Oncology Annual Meeting, of which she is a member. She is also a member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Education
Fellowship:
Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Residency:
LSUHSC Shreveport School of Medicine
Internship:
LSUHSC Shreveport School of Medicine
Medical School:
Louisiana State University School of Medicine
Board Certifications
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
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
- Bone Cancer
- Cancer
- Cervical Cancer
- Fallopian Tube Cancer
- Gynecologic Cancer
- High Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
- Ovarian Cancer
- Secondary Malignancies
- Uterine Cancer
- Uterine Diseases
- Vaginal Cancer
- vaginal squamous cell carcinoma
- Vulvar Cancer
Procedures Performed
- Abdominal Hysterectomy With Robotic Assistance
- Colpopexy
- Colpopexy With Robotic Assistance
- Colporrhaphy
- Colposcopy
- Destruction or Excision of Lesion of Cervix (incl. LEEP)
- Destruction or Excision of Vaginal Lesions
- Endocervical Curettage
- Hysterectomy - Laparoscopic
- Hysterectomy - Open
- Hysteroscopy
- Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary With Robotic Assistance
- Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
- Laparoscopic Vaginal Hysterectomy With Robotic Assistance
- Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
- Salpingo-Oophorectomy With Robotic Assistance
- Vaginal Surgery
- Vaginectomy
- Vulvectomy