Primary Care Services
With ever-changing medical information, treatments and technology, you need someone to take it all in and help you find the next right step. Many times, that means navigating a chronic condition or just coming in for a checkup once a year. Our team of primary care doctors has your back and seeing one of them regularly keeps you healthier as you age.
Like our flexible booking and visit options, you have choices for the type of primary care physician to see.
- Concierge Medicine: Physicians empower people to reach their health and wellness goals though a membership-based healthcare model.
- Family Medicine: Physicians treat children and adults.
- Internal Medicine: Physicians (or internists) care for adults over the age of 18.
- Sports Medicine: Physicians specialize in care for athletes and active individuals.
We provide a variety of services depending on your needs:
- Diabetes care
- Geriatric care
- Immunizations
- Sports and school physicals
- Men’s health
- Women’s health
- Weight management
- Wellness checkups
- Well-child visits
We treat common illnesses and health issues including:
- Allergies
- Asthma
- Back pain
- Bronchitis
- Childhood diseases
- Chronic and acute adult illnesses
- Colds and coughs
- Concussions
- Diabetes
- Ear infections
- Emphysema
- Flu
- Fractures
- Headaches and migraines
- Joint pain
- Kidney and bladder problems
- Mood disorders
- Muscle cramps and strains
- Sinus infections
- Sprains and fractures
- Stomach disorders and pain
- Tendinitis
- Urinary tract infections
Become A Patient
Schedule by Phone
Call (225) 763-4500 to schedule a visit with one of our primary care providers.
Schedule Online
Many of our providers offer easy online scheduling. Choose a location, a provider and an appointment time that is right for you.
Download the BRG Mobile App
Manage your health anytime, anywhere.
Virtual Care
Need to see a physician or nurse practitioner right away? See one virtually using telehealth. Virtual visits are great for patients with minor to moderate symptoms such as fever, coughs and colds.
Contact Us
Baton Rouge General Physicians
(225) 763-4500
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Olivia Ragusa, MDFamily Medicine, Primary Care
- Virtual Visits
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Rory Panzarello, MDInternal Medicine
- 225-763-4549
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Amber Robins, MDFamily Medicine, Primary Care
- 225-381-6620
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Amanda R. Watts, MDFamily Medicine, LGBTQ+ Care, Primary Care
- 225-272-0106
- Virtual Visits
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Oanh H Truong, MDFamily Medicine, LGBTQ+ Care, Primary Care
- 225-381-6620
- Virtual Visits
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Darakhshan G. Wahid, MDInternal Medicine, Primary Care
- 225-367-4558
- Virtual Visits
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Philip G. Padgett, MDFamily Medicine, Occupational Medicine, Primary Care
- 225-267-6626
- Virtual Visits
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Vicki Munson-Whetstone, MDFamily Medicine, Primary Care
- 225-237-1625
- Virtual Visits
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James Waddill, MD,FAAFPFamily Medicine, Pediatrics, Primary Care
- 225-381-6620
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Christopher Lee, MDFamily Medicine, Primary Care
- 225-752-4530
- Virtual Visits
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Louis R. Minsky, MDConcierge Medicine, Family Medicine, Primary Care
- 225-819-1188
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Stephen McCulloh, MDFamily Medicine, Primary Care
- 225-333-3660
- Virtual Visits
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April H. McCulloh, MDFamily Medicine, Primary Care
- 225-667-3100
- Virtual Visits
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Lauren Gillis Moore, MDFamily Medicine, Primary Care
- 225-686-0158
- Virtual Visits
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Hartman Brunt, MDInternal Medicine
- 225-381-7077
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Nathan Sugarman, MDFamily Medicine, LGBTQ+ Care, Primary Care
- 225-763-4900
- Virtual Visits
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Robert Wood, MDFamily Medicine, Primary Care
- 225-763-4900
- Virtual Visits
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Valeria Soegaard, MDFamily Medicine, Primary Care
- 225-387-0851
- Virtual Visits
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Jonathan Hickson, MDFamily Medicine, Primary Care
- 225-686-0158
- Virtual Visits
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Vincent T. Nguyen, MDFamily Medicine, Primary Care
- 225-673-8983
- Virtual Visits
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Gaetano Trey Ruggiero, III, MDInternal Medicine
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Jewel W. Crockett, MDInternal Medicine, Primary Care
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