Dr. Dirk T. Rainwater

Name: Dr. Dirk T. Rainwater

Specialty: Family Medicine

Qualification/Board Certification: (Doctor of Medicine)

Affiliation(s): Christus Health Shreveport-Bossier Louisiana Family Medicine Clinic 1

Locations (City/State): Jonesboro, Louisiana, USA

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1043286230

About the Doctor

Dr. Dirk T. Rainwater is an experienced family medicine physician practicing in Jonesboro, Louisiana, and affiliated with Christus Health Shreveport-Bossier. He received his medical degree from LSU School of Medicine in Shreveport and has been practicing medicine for more than 20 years. Dr. Rainwater specializes in family medicine, preventive medicine, emergency medicine, and urgent care services. He has expertise in treating hypertension, bronchitis, spinal stenosis, spondylosis, diabetes, allergies, and other chronic and acute medical conditions. He is highly recommended by patients for his thorough examinations, clear communication, and patient-focused care.

Highlights:

• More than 20 years of medical experience
• Specializes in Family Medicine and Preventive Medicine
• Experienced in Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care
• Expertise in chronic disease management
• Performs preventive screenings and wellness exams
• Affiliated with Christus Health Shreveport-Bossier
• Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and major insurance plans

Education & Training

Medical School: LSU School of Medicine in Shreveport

Internship: Louisiana State University School of Medicine – Internal Medicine Internship (2000–2001)

Residency: Louisiana State University (Shreveport) – Ophthalmology Residency (2002–2003)

Additional Education: LSMC-S – MS, Physiology (1993–1995) Centenary College – BS, Biology (1987–1991)

Medical Conditions Treated

Dr. Rainwater diagnoses and treats a wide variety of medical conditions affecting children, adults, and elderly patients. His practice focuses on preventive healthcare, chronic disease management, and urgent medical concerns.

Common Conditions Treated:

• Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Bronchitis
• Spinal stenosis
• Spondylosis
• Diabetes
• High cholesterol
• Allergies
• Respiratory infections
• Common illnesses and infections
• Preventive healthcare conditions

Medical Procedures Performed

Dr. Rainwater provides comprehensive family medicine procedures and routine healthcare services to help patients maintain overall wellness and manage chronic medical conditions.

Procedures and Treatments Provided:

• Annual physical examinations
• Preventive health screenings
• Vaccinations and immunizations
• Routine medical consultations
• Urgent care evaluations
• Chronic disease monitoring
• Blood pressure monitoring
• Diabetes management
• Basic office laboratory testing
• Wellness evaluations
• General medical assessments

Services Offered

Dr. Rainwater offers complete family medicine and primary healthcare services for patients of all age groups. His medical practice focuses on preventive care, wellness management, urgent medical care, and treatment of chronic illnesses. He works closely with patients to develop personalized treatment plans that support long-term health and overall well-being. His patient-centered approach emphasizes early diagnosis, preventive medicine, and routine monitoring of chronic conditions to improve health outcomes.

His services include wellness exams, preventive screenings, vaccinations, chronic disease management, urgent care services, and treatment for common medical illnesses. Dr. Rainwater also provides patient education related to healthy lifestyle habits, nutrition, preventive healthcare, and disease management. He is committed to delivering comprehensive and compassionate healthcare services in a supportive clinical environment.

Services List:

• Family medicine consultations
• Preventive healthcare services
• Annual wellness examinations
• Chronic disease management
• Emergency and urgent care services
• Vaccinations and immunizations
• Routine physical examinations
• Health screenings and evaluations
• Blood pressure and diabetes monitoring
• Patient wellness counseling
• Preventive medicine services
• General medical care for families

Accepted Insurances

• Aetna
• AmeriHealth Caritas
• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
• Cigna
• CMS Medicare
• Elevance
• Humana
• United Healthcare
• Medicaid plans
• Medicare plans
• HMO plans
• PPO plans
• POS plans
• EPO plans

Practice Locations

Location 1 Address: 103 Watts St, Jonesboro, LA 71251, USA
Phone: (318) 259-1569

Hospital Affiliations

• Christus Health Shreveport-Bossier