Endocrinology Clinics & Patients - LSU Health Shreveport
Endocrinology • Shreveport, LA • Since 1965
About
Summary: LSU Health Shreveport is a private higher education medical center in Shreveport that educates and trains healthcare professionals and scientists across its School of Medicine, School of Allied Health Professions, School of Graduate Studies, Office of Research, and Graduate Medical Education. It emphasizes innovative, lifesaving healthcare and cutting-edge medical research, with clinical care provided at primary teaching hospitals in Shreveport and Monroe and at affiliated sites (Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Shriner’s Hospital for Children, Willis-Knighton Health, CHRISTUS Health, Rapides Regional Medical Center). The institution supports regional economic growth through research and private-sector partnerships. Endocrinology-specific services and patient care are delivered through LSUHS’s affiliated clinical sites and departments, including programs within its medical education and specialty divisions. For precise endocrinology clinic locations, schedules, and physician contacts, contact LSU Health Shreveport directly at 1-318-675-5445 or visit lsuhs.edu.
Clinic Type
Endocrinology
Address
Adult Endocrinology LSU Health Shreveport 1501 Kings Highway P.O. Box 33932 Shreveport, LA 71130-3932
Phone
(318) 626-0000
megail.parsons@lsuhs.edu
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
After Hours or Emergencies Call 911 for urgent emergencies. To speak to the Endocrinologist on call, call the Switchboard at (318) 626-0000 and ask for “adult endocrinology on call”
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport (David Scarborough, MD): 4.7 of 5 stars (Based on 36 Patient Verified Ratings)
- WebMD (David Scarborough, MD): 5.0 (rating listed; review count not shown in snippet)
- Vitals (Lsu Health Sciences Center Endocrinology practice): 0 reviews (no rating available) (0 reviews)
- Vitals (Donna Rushing, MD): 4.3 out of 5 stars (review count not shown in snippet)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Michelle Chico, MD): positive patient reviews; numeric rating not shown in snippet (review count not shown in snippet)
- Healthgrades (Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport): 69% Patient Experience Rating (2% ratings were worse than expected; numeric review count not shown in snippet)
Patients praise
- Clinicians praised for explaining conditions/treatments and taking time with patients
- Strong satisfaction with diabetes/thyroid management (e.g., insulin pumps/CGMs)
- Compassionate, attentive care and responsive follow-up
- Staff described as helpful/efficient
Common complaints
- Difficulty getting appointments (months to schedule)
- Trouble reaching staff by phone and needing multiple attempts/using messages
- Appointments frequently cancelled requiring rescheduling
- Operational/experience issues cited on hospital-level reviews
- Vitals practice page shows no reviews
"“Answered my questions” / “Provided follow-up as needed” (Patients’ Perspective)."
— WebMD – Dr. David Scarborough, MD page"“Wait time was …” and patients praised how much she cared and listened; “Dr Michelle Chico always take the time to address all of my questions and concerns.”"
— Healthgrades – Dr. Michelle Chico, MD page"“You can never get anyone on the phone… it takes several phone calls for you to get a return call… takes months to get an appointment… very prone to cancelling them… Only see patients on 1 or 2 days a weel.”"
— Vitals – Dr. Donna Rushing, MD reviews/comments sectionSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Collette G. Brown, NP - Nurse Practitioner in Bossier City, LA — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Trudy H. Sanson, MD - Endocrinologist in West Monroe, LA — May 14, 2026
- Chronic Disease Management in Shreveport | aLine Health — Mar 27, 2026
- Thriving Through Menopause: Expert Tips for Health & Wellness | Ochsner Health — Oct 8, 2025
- Free GLP-1 Medications Panel: Expert Guidance & Q&A in Shreveport | Ochsner Health — Feb 18, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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