Locations
Willis Knighton Family Medicine Pierremont Suite 740
8001 Youree Drive
Suite 740
Shreveport
, LA 71115
About Me
Not Accepting New Patients
Prior to joining Willis Knighton Family Medicine Pierremont Suite 740 in 2003, Dr. Berg served as a family physician and flight surgeon in the U.S. Air Force, He held various positions there, including Chief of Hospital Services, Chief of Aeromedical Services, Operations Squadron Commander, and Med Group Commander. His career path also included service in the U.S. Navy as a rescue pilot and time spent as a research materials engineer in the plastics industry. Dr. Berg welcomes patients age 12 and older and treats chronic and acute health problems. He maintains an open schedule, which means he can offer appointments on short notice, including same-day appointments when space is available. In addition to being a physician, Dr. Berg enjoys jogging, skiing, and supporting the arts. He is a fan of the local symphony, chamber groups, and opera, and he sings in his church choir. He is a member of the American Medical Association, American Academy of Family Physicians, Louisiana State Medical Society, and the Northwest Louisiana Medical Society.
Education
Medical School :
University of Kansas School of Medicine
, MD
Internship:
AFB Scott-375th Medical Center
Residency:
AFB Offutt /NEO
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
- Achilles Tendinitis
- Acute Laryngitis
- Acute Pharyngitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
- ADHD and-or ADD
- Administrative Physical
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Anemia
- Animal Allergies
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Asthma
- Athlete's Foot
- Back Pain
- Bladder Infection
- Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
- Bronchitis
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Confusion
- Constipation
- Contact Dermatitis
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Cough
- Dehydration
- Dermatitis
- Diabetes (Type 1)
- Diabetes (Type 2)
- Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Dyslipidemia
- Ear Ache
- Ear Wax
- Fever
- Ganglion Cyst
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Hair Loss
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Hernia
- Herpes Simplex Infection
- Herpes Zoster Without Complication
- High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
- Hives
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypothyroidism
- Influenza (Flu)
- Insomnia
- Intertrigo
- Itchy Skin
- Joint Pain
- Laryngitis
- Limb Cramp
- Limb Pain
- Limb Swelling
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Lipid Disorders
- Low Back Pain
- Malaise and Fatigue
- Migraine
- Nausea
- Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of the Shoulder
- Overweight and Obesity
- Painful Urination (Dysuria)
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- Pharyngitis
- Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
- Poison Ivy, Poison Oak and Poison Sumac Reaction (Urushiol-Induced Contact Dermatitis)
- Pollen Allergy
- Polyuria
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Rash
- Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)
- Ringworm (of the Body)
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
- Shortness of Breath
- Sinusitis (Sinus Infection)
- Sleep Apnea
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Swine Flu
- Tension Headache
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Vertigo
- Viral Infection
- Warts
- Wheezing
Procedures Performed
- Blood Allergy Testing
- Cryotherapy for Warts
- Drug Allergy Testing
- Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
- Influenza Prevention
- McMurray's Test
- Memory Evaluation
- Ovarian Cancer Screening
- Patch Testing
- Physical Exams for Sports, School and Summer Camp
- Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
- Skin Screenings
- Tuberculosis Screening
- VAP Lipid Testing
- Worker's Compensation Evaluations