Dr. John M. Winterton, MD
Cardiovascular Disease
accepting new patients
Locations
Pierremont Cardiology
1811 East Bert Kouns Industrial Loop
Suite 210
Shreveport
, LA 71105
Pierremont Cardiology - WK Stockwell
5751 Shed Road
Bossier City
, LA 71111
Pierremont Cardiology - WK Palmetto
1001 Lackland Blvd
Suite 120
Benton
, LA 71006
About Me
John Winterton, MD, FACC, is a cardiologist who welcomes patients who have had a stroke, heart attack, heart failure, heart rhythm or peripheral vascular issues that affect your lifestyle and longevity. He sees patients at Pierremont Cardiology, WK Stockwell Medical Plaza in Bossier City and WK Palmetto Village in Benton.
Patients benefit from a better understanding of their diagnosis and possible treatment outcomes. With an eye on patient-centered care, Dr. Winterton works closely with patients to find the right treatment for each individual. According to his care philosophy, Dr. Winterton individualizes care to help patients make informed decisions that align with their life goals.
A Shreveport native, Dr. Winterton graduated from Jesuit High School (now Loyola College Prep). He graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in microbiology. After college, Dr. Winterton earned his Doctor of Medicine degree at LSU Health Sciences Center-New Orleans School of Medicine. He completed an internal medicine residency and a cardiology fellowship at the same location. Following many years of cardiology practice at hospitals in Lakes Charles, Dr. Winterton returned home to Shreveport-Bossier City.
Dr. Winterton is board certified in cardiovascular disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC).
Away from the clinic, Dr. Winterton enjoys spending time with his wife, Emily, a Bossier City native. They have three children.
Education
Fellowship:
LSU Medical Center - New Orleans
Internship:
LSU Medical Center - New Orleans
Residency:
LSU Medical Center - New Orleans
Medical School:
LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
, MD
Board Certifications
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine
Insurances Accepted
- United Healthcare Dual Complete
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Vantage Health Plans – Commercial & Medicare Advantage
- Workers Compensation