Experienced in Idiopathic Hypercalciuria

Dr. Gerald J. Sparks

Family Medicine
Ochsner Health
Ochsner Health Center - Tangipahoa (Hammond)
41676 Veterans Ave, 
Hammond, LA 
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Experienced in Idiopathic Hypercalciuria
Ochsner Health
Ochsner Health Center - Tangipahoa (Hammond)
41676 Veterans Ave, 
Hammond, LA 
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Overview

Dr. Gerald Sparks earned his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana, 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 and practices at Ochsner Health Center - Hammond.

Dr. Sparks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypercalciuria. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Bullae, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Osteomyelitis in Children.

Specialties
Family Medicine
Licenses
Family Medicine in LA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Family Medicine - Family Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
St Tammany Parish Hospital
Ochsner Medical Center Acute
Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge
North Oaks Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Ochsner Health Center - Tangipahoa (Hammond)
41676 Veterans Ave, Hammond, LA 70403
Call: 225-761-5200
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