Dr. Pierre V. Blanchard, MD
Internal Medicine
Locations
Willis Knighton Tri-State Medical Clinic
2551 Greenwood Road
Suite 410
Shreveport
, LA 71103
About Me
Pierre V. Blanchard, MD, cares for adults with chronic illnesses such as hypertension and diabetes, with a focus on geriatric medicine.
Dr. Blanchard earned his medical degree from LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1966. He moved north to complete his clinical residency at LSU Health Sciences Center-Shreveport School of Medicine. He is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
In his personal time, Dr. Blanchard enjoys golf and football.
Education
Residency:
LSUHSC Shreveport School of Medicine
Internship:
LSUHSC Shreveport School of Medicine
Medical School:
Louisiana State University School Of Medicine
Board Certifications
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
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
- 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
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Thyroid
- Achilles Tendinitis
- Acidosis
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Acute Pharyngitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
- Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
- ADHD and-or ADD
- Administrative Physical
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Anemia
- Animal Allergies
- Ankle Sprains
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Arthritis of the Neck
- Asthma
- Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
- Ataxia
- Atherosclerosis
- Athlete's Foot
- Atrophic Vaginitis
- Back Pain
- Bedsores
- Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
- Bladder Atony
- Bladder Infection
- Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchitis
- Bunion
- Bursitis
- Calcium Metabolism Disorders
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Celiac Disease
- Cellulitis
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Coccygeal Pain
- Cold Sore
- Constipation
- Contact Dermatitis
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Cough
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Dehydration
- Dermatitis
- Diabetes (Type 1)
- Diabetes (Type 2)
- Diabetes Mellitus, Secondary
- Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty With Walking
- Diverticulitis, Intestinal
- Diverticulosis, Intestinal
- Dizziness
- Dyslipidemia
- Dysphagia
- Ear Wax
- Emphysema
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enteritis
- Esophagitis
- Essential Tremor (ET)
- Fever
- Fibromyalgia
- Foot Sprain
- Gait Abnormality
- Gas-Bloat Syndrome
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastroparesis
- Gout
- Hair Loss
- Hammer Toe
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Heart Palpitations
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
- Herpes Simplex Infection
- Herpes Zoster Without Complication
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)
- High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
- Hip Sprain
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyperkalemia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypogonadism
- Hypokalemia
- Hypotension
- Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
- Hypothyroidism
- Influenza (Flu)
- Insomnia
- Intertrigo
- Iodine Deficiency
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Itchy Skin
- Jock Itch
- Joint Pain
- Knee Sprain
- Leg and Foot Ulcers
- Limb Cramp
- Limb Pain
- Limb Swelling
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Lipid Disorders
- Loss of Taste
- Low Back Pain
- Low Blood Oxygen Level
- Lyme Disease
- Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
- Malaise and Fatigue
- Malnutrition
- Mastodynia
- Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
- Migraine
- Mineral Metabolism Disorders
- Muscle Spasm
- Muscle Weakness
- Nail and Nail Bed Infection
- Nasopharyngitis
- Nausea
- Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
- Neurogenic Bladder
- Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Orchitis
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
- Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
- Osteoarthritis of the Hand
- Osteoarthritis of the Hip
- Osteoarthritis of the Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the Shoulder
- Osteoarthritis of the Spine
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Otitis Media
- Outer Ear Infection
- Overweight and Obesity
- Painful Urination (Dysuria)
- Peptic Ulcer
- Pericardial Disease
- Pharyngitis
- Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
- Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
- Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
- Pneumonia
- Pollen Allergy
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
- Polymyositis
- Polyneuropathy
- Polyuria
- Postnasal Drip
- Prostatitis
- Proteinuria
- Purpura
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Rash
- Raynaud's Disease
- Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)
- Ringworm (of the Body)
- Rosacea
- Runner's Knee
- Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
- Sarcoidosis
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Secondary Hypertension
- Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
- Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
- Shortness of Breath
- Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
- Sinus Bradycardia
- Sinus Tachycardia
- Sinusitis (Sinus Infection)
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Strep Throat
- Symptomatic Menopause
- Tension Headache
- Testicular Dysfunction
- Thyroid Goiter
- Tinnitus
- Tobacco Use Disorder
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Tremor
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Stones
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Vaginitis and-or Vaginosis
- Venous Insufficiency
- Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
- Vertigo
- Viral Hepatitis
- Viral Infection
- Vitamin A Deficiency
- Vitamin B Deficiency
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Wheezing
- Yeast Infections
Procedures Performed
- Diabetes Counseling
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
- Immunization Administration
- Wellness Examination