Dr. Gerald J. Sparks
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 highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Bullae, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Osteomyelitis in Children.
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Locations
41676 Veterans Ave, Hammond, LA 70403
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Gerald J. Sparks
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Gerald J. Sparks?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Gerald J. Sparks by calling their office at 225-761-5200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Gerald J. Sparks a top-rated expert for Emphysema?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Gerald J. Sparks is classified as an Advanced expert for Emphysema, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Gerald J. Sparks specialize in?
While Dr. Gerald J. Sparks is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Emphysema, Bullae, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.
Does Dr. Gerald J. Sparks accept my insurance?
Dr. Gerald J. Sparks accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 225-761-5200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- BullaeDr. Sparks isAdvanced. Learn about Bullae.
- Down SyndromeDr. Sparks isAdvanced. Learn about Down Syndrome.
- EmphysemaDr. Sparks isAdvanced. Learn about Emphysema.
- Familial HypertensionDr. Sparks isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
- HypertensionDr. Sparks isAdvanced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Experienced
- AnemiaDr. Sparks isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Sparks isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Sparks isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional VertigoDr. Sparks isExperienced. Learn about Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.
- Bronchiolitis ObliteransDr. Sparks isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiolitis Obliterans.
- BronchitisDr. Sparks isExperienced. Learn about Bronchitis.