Dr. Joseph A. Bocchini, Jr., MD
Pediatric Infectious Disease
Locations
WK Children's Health Specialists
2032 Elizabeth Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71104
About Me
Joseph A. Bocchini, Jr., MD, is a pediatric infectious disease specialist. He recognizes the importance of relationships with pediatric patients and their caregivers as he treats children with rare and unusual infections. Dr. Bocchini thrives bringing new medical treatments and therapies home to children in our community. His decades of experience are valuable as he treats kids with viral, bacterial and fungal infections and advances the field of pediatric medicine.
Dr. Bocchini graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine. His medical training consisted of a pediatric residency at University of Connecticut and a fellowship in pediatric infectious disease at Johns Hopkins University Hospital. He is board certified in pediatrics and pediatric infectious diseases by the American Board of Pediatrics.
Dr. Bocchini has four daughters and five grandchildren. Away from the clinic, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, travel, music and photography.
Education
Fellowship:
Johns Hopkins University Hospital
Residency:
University of Connecticut Health Center
Internship:
University of Connecticut Health Center
Medical School:
St. Louis University School of Medicine
University:
St.Peter's College
Board Certifications
Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics
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
- 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
- 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
- Bacterial Sepsis
- Histoplasmosis
- Meningitis
- Sepsis
- Syphilis