Locations
Simpkins Community Health & Education Center
4700 Hilry Huckaby III Drive
Shreveport
, LA 71107
WK Community Health & Wellness Center - Pierre Ave
1327 Pierre Avenue
Shreveport
, LA 71103
About Me
Tymwa Dixon, M.D. has a passion for family medicine. As a child, he became intrigued with the idea of caring for people of all ages. He pursued his goal of becoming a physician throughout his academic career, starting at Caddo Magnet High School in Shreveport.
He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Louisiana Tech University and then his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport. He completed a residency in family medicine at Baton Rouge General Medical Center.
Dr. Dixon has developed expertise in treating chronic diseases and acute disease states such as hypertension, diabetes and hyperlipidemia; and is fully qualified to care for all patients from children to the elderly.
Dr. Dixon and his wife have three children and make their home in Shreveport.
Education
Residency:
Baton Rouge General Medical Center
Internship:
Baton Rouge General Medical Center
Medical School:
Louisiana State University School of Medicine
University:
Louisiana Tech University
Board Certifications
Family Medicine, American Board of Family 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
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Thyroid
- Acne
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Acute Pharyngitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Tonsillitis
- 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
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Asthma
- Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
- Atherosclerosis
- Athlete's Foot
- Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
- Back Pain
- Balanitis
- Balanoposthitis
- Bedsores
- Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
- Bladder Infection
- Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
- Boil
- Bronchitis
- Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
- Bursitis
- Calcium Metabolism Disorders
- Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cellulitis
- Chest Pain
- Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Coccygeal Pain
- Cold Sore
- Common Cold
- Conduct Disorder
- Constipation
- Contact Dermatitis
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Cough
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Dehydration
- Dermatitis
- Diabetes (Type 1)
- Diabetes (Type 2)
- Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty With Walking
- Diverticulitis, Intestinal
- Diverticulosis, Intestinal
- Dizziness
- Dyslipidemia
- Dysphagia
- Dysthymia (Chronic Depression)
- Dysthymia and Cyclothymia (Mood Disorders)
- Ear Wax
- Emphysema
- Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enteritis
- Esophagitis
- Essential Tremor (ET)
- Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
- Fever
- Fibromyalgia
- Fungal Nail Infection
- Gait Abnormality
- Gas-Bloat Syndrome
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gonorrhea
- Gout
- Hair Loss
- Hammer Toe
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Heart Palpitations
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
- Herpes Simplex Infection
- High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
- HIV/AIDS
- Hives
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyperkalemia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypogonadism
- Hypokalemia
- Hypotension
- Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
- Hypothyroidism
- Indigestion
- Influenza (Flu)
- Insomnia
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Itchy Skin
- Jock Itch
- Joint Pain
- Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
- Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
- Leg and Foot Ulcers
- Limb Cramp
- Limb Pain
- Limb Swelling
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Lipid Disorders
- Low Back Pain
- Low Blood Oxygen Level
- Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
- Malaise and Fatigue
- Malnutrition
- Mastodynia
- Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
- Menstrual Disorders (incl. Dysmenorrhea)
- Menstrual Migraine
- Migraine
- Mineral Metabolism Disorders
- Muscle Spasm
- Muscle Weakness
- Nail and Nail Bed Infection
- Nasopharyngitis
- Nausea
- Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
- 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
- Overactive Bladder
- Overweight and Obesity
- Painful Urination (Dysuria)
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- Peptic Ulcer
- Pharyngitis
- Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pneumonia
- Pollen Allergy
- Polyneuropathy
- Polyuria
- Proteinuria
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Rash
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)
- Ringworm (of the Body)
- Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
- Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
- Shortness of Breath
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sinus Bradycardia
- Sinus Tachycardia
- Sinusitis (Sinus Infection)
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
- Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Strep Throat
- Swine Flu
- Symptomatic Menopause
- Syphilis
- Tension Headache
- Testicular Dysfunction
- Throat Pain
- Thyroid Goiter
- Tinea Versicolor
- Tinnitus
- Tobacco Use Disorder
- Tonsillitis
- Torticollis
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Tremor
- Trichomoniasis
- Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN)
- Urinary Hesitancy
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Stones
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Vaginitis and-or Vaginosis
- Vertigo
- Viral Enteritis
- Viral Hepatitis
- Viral Infection
- Vitamin A Deficiency
- Vitamin B Deficiency
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Wheezing
- Yeast Infections
Procedures Performed
- ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
- Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
- Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
- Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
- Arrhythmia Screening
- Bacteriuria Screening
- Blood Allergy Testing
- Bone Density Scan
- Breast Cancer Screening
- Cancer Screening
- Cardiovascular Stress Test
- Chest Pain Evaluation
- Chlamydia Infection Screening
- Cholesterol Screening
- Dementia Evaluation
- Dementia or Depression Screening
- Detoxification Evaluation
- Diabetes Screening
- Diabetic Evaluation
- Dipstick Urinalysis
- Disability Evaluation
- Drug Allergy Testing
- Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
- Dyslexia Assessment
- Echocardiography
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
- Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
- Fetal Cardiac Screening
- Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
- Geriatric Assessment
- Gonorrhea Screening
- Health Screening
- HeartAware Online Risk Screening
- Hepatitis A Screening
- Hepatitis B Virus Screening
- Hepatitis C Virus Screening
- Hepatitis Screening
- Herpes Simplex Screening
- HIV Screening
- Home Sleep Study
- Immunization Administration
- Impairment Rating Evaluation
- Independent Educational Evaluation
- Joint Fluid Test
- Lyme Disease Evaluation
- Mammogram
- McMurray's Test
- Melanoma Screening
- Memory Evaluation
- Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
- Mole Evaluation
- Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
- Osteoporosis Screening
- Ovarian Cancer Screening
- Patch Testing
- Pre-Operative Evaluation
- Pregnancy Test
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
- Psychological Evaluation
- Rapid Flu Test
- Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
- Skin Screenings
- Skin Testing and Screening
- Spinal and Postural Screening
- STD Screening
- Strep Throat Test
- Syphilis Screening
- Thyroid Screening
- Trichomoniasis Screening
- Tuberculosis Screening
- Urine Pregnancy Test
- Vaccines
- Vaginosis Screening
- VAP Lipid Testing
- Wellness Examination
- Wheelchair Evaluation
- Worker's Compensation Evaluations