Overview
Stephen Wheat is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Natchitoches, Louisiana.
Dr. Wheat is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, Arteriovenous Malformation, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, and Brachial Plexopathy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles.
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- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
138 E 5th St, Natchitoches, LA 71457
385 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, LA 71106
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Stephen Wheat
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Stephen Wheat?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Stephen Wheat by calling their office at 318-352-4477. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Stephen Wheat a top-rated expert for Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Stephen Wheat is classified as an Distinguished expert for Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, 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. Stephen Wheat specialize in?
While Dr. Stephen Wheat is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, Arteriovenous Malformation, and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Stephen Wheat participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Stephen Wheat has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Stephen Wheat's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Stephen Wheat accept my insurance?
Dr. Stephen Wheat accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 318-352-4477 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
- Distinguished
- Tarsal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Wheat isDistinguished. Learn about Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Advanced
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Wheat isAdvanced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Brachial PlexopathyDr. Wheat isAdvanced. Learn about Brachial Plexopathy.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Wheat isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3Dr. Wheat isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.
- Thoracic Outlet SyndromeDr. Wheat isAdvanced. Learn about Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
- BursitisDr. Wheat isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Common Peroneal Nerve DysfunctionDr. Wheat isExperienced. Learn about Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction.
- Distal Median Nerve DysfunctionDr. Wheat isExperienced. Learn about Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction.
- Femoral Nerve DysfunctionDr. Wheat isExperienced. Learn about Femoral Nerve Dysfunction.
- FibromyalgiaDr. Wheat isExperienced. Learn about Fibromyalgia.