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Dr. Gerald Sparks, MD

Dr. Gerald Sparks, MD

Family Medicine*

Dr. Gerald Sparks, MD is a family medicine physician in Hammond, LA. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as North Oaks Medical Center and Ochsner Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

41676 Veterans Ave Hammond, LA 70403
Telehealth available
(985) 543-3600

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Sparks specializes in the area of Family Practice. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Sparks' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sparks

4.5

15 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 Star
80%
80%
4 Star
7%
7%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
7%
7%
1 Star
7%
7%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 21, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 10, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Annie Brumfield in Hammond – Mar 20, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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evie510514 in Ponchatoula, LA – Sep 21, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Elaine Walker in Hammond, LA – Mar 05, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Gerald Sparks earned his medical degree from Tulane and completed his family medicine residency at the Eisenhower Army Medical Center in Fort Gordon, Georgia. He began practicing family medicine in 1994 and joined the staff at Ochsner in 1998. Dr. Sparks is board certified in family medicine.

  • Family Medicine

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  • Eisenhower Army Medical Center

    Internship Hospital

  • Tulane University School Of Medicine

    Medical School

  • Southeastern Louisiana University

    Undergraduate School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Family Practice
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Locations

Practice

Ochsner Clinic LLC41676 Veterans Ave Hammond, LA 70403
1

Practice

Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge17000 Medical Center Dr Baton Rouge, LA 70816
2

Practice

Stanocola Home Health16777 Medical Center Dr Baton Rouge, LA 70816
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Ochsner Medical Center

    1516 Jefferson Hwy
    New Orleans, LA 70121
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge

    17000 Medical Center Dr
    Baton Rouge, LA 70816

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback

  • North Oaks Medical Center

    15790 Paul Vega Md Dr
    Hammond, LA 70403

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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