Dr. Payton B. Whiddon, MD
Family Medicine
Locations
WK Family Medicine Ruston
2916 N. Trenton St.
Ruston, LA 71270
About Me
Disease prevention is important to Payton Whiddon, MD, as she helps you and your family live your best life. She screens for early detection of diseases before symptoms may occur. In addition to medication and medical procedures, her treatment plan may include lifestyle counseling to help prevent advanced disease, increase your resilience and promote long-term wellness. Dr. Whiddon tailors a specific health plan that fits your day-to-day life.
Dr. Whiddon provides personalized care that considers the physical, behavioral, emotional and socioeconomic factors that all contribute to your health and well-being. A family medicine doctor, Dr. Whiddon treats patients ages 12 and older for conditions such as:
- Allergies
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Common cold or flu
- COPD
- Diabetes
- Headaches
- Heart disease
- Hypertension
- Mental health conditions
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Obesity
- Skin conditions
- Thyroid disorders
A native of Destin, Florida, Dr. Whiddon earned her medical degree at Florida State University College of Medicine. Her family medicine residency was at Tidelands Health Medical University of South Carolina. Board certified in family medicine (American Board of Family Medicine), Dr. Whiddon is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians.
Away from the clinic, Dr. Whiddon enjoys quality time with her husband and son, traveling and being outdoors.
Education
Residency:
Tidelands Health Medical University of South Carolina
Internship:
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
Medical School:
Florida State University College of Medicine
Board Certifications
Family Medicine, American Board of Family Medicine
Languages
English
Insurances Accepted
- AARP Medicare Supplemental Plans
- Aetna
- Aetna Better Health of 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