Dr. Josephine M. Futrell, MD, PhD
Dermatology
Locations
Ark-La-Tex Dermatology - Bossier City
2300 Hospital Drive
Suite 400
Bossier City
, LA 71111
Ark-La-Tex Dermatology - Shreveport
7941 Youree Drive
Shreveport
, LA 71115
About Me
Josephine M. Futrell, MD, PhD, gives you her full attention during your visit and considers you her most important patient. Well versed in the variety of dermatologic conditions, she’s ready to treat your medical, surgical or cosmetic needs.
An Arkansas native, Dr. Futrell started her career as a faculty member at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock where she earned her PhD. Moving to Louisiana, she earned her MD at LSUHSC-Shreveport School of Medicine and completed residency training at Tulane University School of Medicine. Dr. Futrell is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and a member of American Society of Dermatologic Surgery.
Dr. Futrell is married to her college sweetheart, Dr. Michael Futrell. In her personal time, Dr. Futrell enjoys running and kickboxing.
Education
Residency:
Tulane University School of Medicine
Internship:
LSUHSC Shreveport School of Medicine
Medical School:
Louisiana State University School of Medicine
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
- Acne
- Actinic Keratosis
- Allergic Reaction
- Athlete's Foot
- Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Bedsores
- Benign Tumor
- Birthmark
- Boil
- Cancer
- Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
- Carcinoma in Situ of Skin
- Cellulitis
- Cold Sore
- Contact Dermatitis
- Dermatitis
- Dermatitis Due to Drugs
- Dry Skin
- Eczema and Contact Dermatitis Due to Cosmetics
- Excessive Sweating
- Folliculitis
- Foot Conditions
- Fungal Infections
- Fungal Nail Infection
- Granuloma of Skin
- Hair Loss
- Herpes Simplex Infection
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)
- Hives
- Impetigo
- Intertrigo
- Itchy Skin
- Keloid Scar
- Leg and Foot Ulcers
- Lichen Planus
- Lipomas
- Melanoma
- Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
- Molluscum Contagiosum Infection
- Nail and Nail Bed Infection
- Pemphigoid
- Pityriasis Rosea
- Poison Ivy, Poison Oak and Poison Sumac Reaction (Urushiol-Induced Contact Dermatitis)
- Psoriasis
- Ringworm (of the Body)
- Rosacea
- Scabies
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Second-Degree Burns
- Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Discoloration
- Skin Infections
- Spider Veins
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Sunburn
- Tinea Versicolor
- Ulcer
- Varicose Veins
- Warts
Procedures Performed
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Adjacent Tissue Transfer
- Clear + Brilliant Laser Treatment
- Cosmetic Botox Injection
- Cryotherapy (Cryosurgery)
- Cutera Pearl Laser Treatment
- Destruction of Benign Skin Lesion
- Destruction of Malignant Skin Lesion
- Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
- Excision of Skin Cancer
- Excision of Skin Lesion
- Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
- Fraxel Laser Treatment
- Laser Tattoo Removal
- Laser Treatment for Spider Veins
- Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
- Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) for Acne
- Shaving of Skin Lesion
- Skin Biopsy
- Skin Tag Removal
- Spider Vein Sclerotherapy