Dr. Ricky L. Jones joined The Family Doctors upon completion of his residency program in 1982. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at Louisiana State University Health Science Center in Shreveport.
Professionally, Dr. Jones has served on numerous medical boards and committees at both the local and state level. He has lectured locally and internationally. He was chosen as "Best Doctor in Shreveport/Bossier" in a survey of patients conducted by a local magazine. He was chosen as one of the best primary care physicians in Shreveport/Bossier by his colleagues. He has been honored as one of the top physicians in the country and listed in "Best Doctors in America" since 1996. In 2005 he was honored as Distinguished Alumnus of Louisiana College. Dr.Jones is an active member of First Baptist Church Shreveport, where he serves as deacon. His is a willing participant in the activities and life of his church. A member of the sanctuary choir and contemporary praise band, he occasionally sings solos and in ensembles. He has served on and chaired numerous committees and has been an adult sponsor on youth choir tours. Dr. Jones has participated in volunteer opportunities at his church and has been on several medical mission trips to other countries.
When not practicing medicine, Dr. Jones has numerous interests. He is a bowhunter, enjoys snowskiing, golf, music, photography, travel,reading, exercise, vegetable gardening, and most importantly, spending time with his wife, Freda.
Dr. Jones is a member of:
American Academy of Family Physicians
Louisiana State Medical Society
Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians
Shreveport Medical Society
Northwest Louisiana Society of Family Physicians
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Primary Specialty:
Family Medicine
Education:
Medical Education:
Louisiana State University Medical School, Shreveport, Louisiana - Doctor of Medicine : 1979
General School:
Louisiana College - Under Graduate, Honors Graduate : 1975
Fellowship:
Fellow- American Academy of Family Physicians : 1985
Academic Appointments:
Medical World Conferences - Lecturer : 1994-1995
Louisiana State University School of Medicine - Clinical Assistant Professor- Department of Family Medicine : 1983
Louisiana State University School of Medicine - Clinical Instructor, Department of Family Medicine : 1982 - 1983
Board Certifications:
American Board of Family Medicine : 1982
In Practice Since:
1982
Honors and Awards:
Louisiana College - Distinguished Alumnus : 2005
SB Magazine - Best Doctor in Shreveport Bossier : 2004-2005
The Best Doctor in America - National Listing : 1996-2005
Who's Who Among American Colleges and Universities : 1975
President Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Medical Society : 1974-1975
Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society
Athenian Literary Society