The Family Doctors





 
Wayne S. Barksdale, M.D.

    
Wayne S. Barksdale, M.D.
 
 

Dr. Barksdale served as Chief Resident 1992-93 at LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport in the Dept. of Family Medicine and after finishing residency training and teaching one year in The Dept. of Family Medicine at LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport he entered private practice with Drs. Risinger and Landry at Centenary Family Medical Center in Sheveport. 

Dr. Barksdale joined The Family Doctors in 1999.  He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and has been awarded the degree of Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Dr. Barksdale has been designated by the Federal Aviation Administration as an Aviation Medical Examiner and can perform Class II & Class III Flight Physicals. 

Dr. Barksdale is a Certified Clinical Densitometrist and has been certified to read bone density exams performed on site at The Family Doctors.

Dr. Barksdale is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine and Comprehensive Care in the Dept. of Family Medicine at LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport.

Dr. Barksdale is married and has three children.  He enjoys flying, hockey, golf, fishing playing the guitar and spending time with his family. 

He is currently a member of:

  • American Academy of Family Physicians
  • Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians
  • Louisiana Medical Society
  • Shreveport Medical Society

Office Location(s):

The Family Doctors


8383 Millicent Way
Shreveport, Louisiana   71115
Location Phone: 318-797-6661
Location Fax: 318-795-8512

Accepting new patients:
 Dr. Barksdale is accepting new patients.

Primary Specialty:
 Family Medicine

Education:
Medical Education:
 Louisiana State University, Shreveport, Louisiana - Doctor of Medicine : 1990

Internships:
 Memorial Medical Center, Savanah, GA - Family Medicine : 1991

PreMed:
 Northeast Louisiana University, Monroe, LA - Bachelor of Science : 1980

Graduate School:
 Northeast Louisiana University, Monroe, LA - Geosciences : 1984

Residency:
 Louisiana State University Medical Center, Shreveport, Louisiana - Family Medicine : 1993

Fellowship:
 American Academy of Family Physicians : 2000

Academic Appointments:
 Louisiana State University Medical Center, Shreveport, Louisiana - Department of Family Medicine, Assistant Professor of Family Medicine : 1993-PRESENT

Other Certifications:
 Designated Aviation Medical Examiner - FAA : 1999

 Federal Licensing Examination : 1990

Board Certifications:
 American Board of Family Medicine : 1993

In Practice Since:
 1993

Honors and Awards:
 Chief of Medicine - Highland Hospital : 1996
 Northeast Louisiana University - Magna Cum laude : 1981
 LSU Health Sciences Center - Shreveport
     

Dept. of Family Medicine   Preceptor of the Year 2003-2004