Dr. James W. Groves

Name: Dr. James W. Groves

Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology | Subspecialty: General Obstetrics & Gynecology

Qualification/Board Certification: MD – LSU School of Medicine in Shreveport | Residency – Obstetrics and Gynecology, Texas A&M College of Medicine-Scott and White Medical Center | Active LA State Medical License (through 2026) | Active TX State Medical License (through 2027)

Affiliation(s): J. William Groves, Jr., M.D., LLC

Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1386859106

About the Doctor

Dr. James W. Groves is a trusted and accomplished obstetrician-gynecologist with more than two decades of dedicated women’s health care practice in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He earned his medical degree from LSU School of Medicine in Shreveport — Louisiana’s premier academic medical institution — and completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Texas A&M College of Medicine-Scott and White Medical Center in Temple from 2003 to 2007, receiving comprehensive clinical and surgical training across the full spectrum of women’s reproductive health.

Dr. Groves operates his own private practice, J. William Groves, Jr., M.D., LLC, in Lake Charles — a reflection of his commitment to delivering personalized, individualized women’s health care in a setting where patients receive direct, continuity-based attention from their physician. His areas of clinical expertise include hysterectomy and menopause management, among other gynecological and obstetrical conditions, making him a trusted specialist for women navigating both surgical needs and the natural transitions of reproductive life. He holds active medical licenses in both Louisiana (through 2026) and Texas (through 2027), demonstrating his broad regional professional standing.

Patients consistently award Dr. Groves the highest possible scores — earning perfect 5 out of 5 marks for his ability to answer questions and his exceptional follow-up care responsiveness, along with a Very Positive score for time spent with patients. His overall rating is a perfect 5 out of 5 from 30 reviews, and he has received five patient awards including Patients’ Top Choice, Patients Recommend, Listens Attentively, Clearly Explains, and Great Bedside Manner. He accepts Medicaid and multiple major insurance plans, and is currently welcoming new patients. Telehealth services may be available — patients are encouraged to call the practice for details.

• Over 20 years of OB-GYN clinical and surgical experience
• MD from LSU School of Medicine in Shreveport
• Residency trained at Texas A&M College of Medicine-Scott and White Medical Center
• Leads his own private OB-GYN practice
• Expertise in hysterectomy and menopause management
• Perfect 5/5 patient rating from 30 reviews
• Five patient awards including Patients’ Top Choice and Great Bedside Manner
• Active medical licenses in Louisiana and Texas
• Accepts Medicaid and multiple major insurance plans
• Currently accepting new patients

Education & Training

Medical School: LSU School of Medicine in Shreveport – MD

Residency: Obstetrics and Gynecology, Texas A&M College of Medicine-Scott and White Medical Center, Temple (2003–2007)

Fellowship/Additional Training: General Obstetrics & Gynecology subspecialty focus

Medical Conditions Treated

• Menopause and perimenopausal symptoms
• Uterine fibroids requiring hysterectomy
• Endometriosis
• Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
• Abnormal uterine bleeding
• Ovarian cysts and pelvic masses
• Cervical dysplasia and abnormal Pap smear results
• Pelvic inflammatory disease
• Vaginal infections and sexually transmitted infections
• Gestational diabetes and pregnancy complications
• High-risk and routine pregnancies
• Urinary incontinence and pelvic floor disorders
• Gynecological cancers (cervical, ovarian, uterine)
• Prenatal and postpartum complications

Medical Procedures Performed

• Hysterectomy (vaginal, abdominal, and minimally invasive)
• Cesarean and vaginal deliveries
• Prenatal care and fetal monitoring
• Pap smears and cervical cancer screenings
• Colposcopy and cervical biopsies
• Laparoscopic gynecological surgery
• Ovarian cyst removal and management
• IUD and contraceptive device insertion and removal
• Endometrial ablation and evaluation
• Pelvic floor repair and incontinence procedures
• Myomectomy for fibroid removal
• Menopause hormone therapy management
• Postpartum care and management
• Telehealth OB-GYN consultations (availability subject to confirmation)

Services Offered

Dr. Groves provides a comprehensive and deeply personalized range of obstetric and gynecological services through his private practice in Lake Charles, Louisiana. As the sole physician at J. William Groves, Jr., M.D., LLC, he offers his patients the distinct advantage of consistent, continuity-based care — building lasting patient-physician relationships grounded in trust, attentiveness, and genuine investment in each woman’s long-term health. His approach is recognized by patients as exceptionally communicative and warm, with a particular gift for listening carefully, answering questions thoroughly, and following up responsively — qualities that have earned him a perfect patient rating and five coveted patient awards.

His services include:

• Prenatal & Obstetric Care – comprehensive pregnancy management from early prenatal visits through labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery
• Labor & Delivery Services – experienced management of vaginal and cesarean deliveries with attentive maternal and fetal monitoring
• Hysterectomy & Surgical Gynecology – expert surgical care including minimally invasive, vaginal, and abdominal hysterectomy procedures
• Routine Gynecological Exams – annual wellness visits, Pap smears, pelvic exams, and preventive health screenings
• Menopause Management – individualized hormone therapy and comprehensive symptom management for perimenopausal and menopausal women
• Chronic Condition Management – ongoing care for endometriosis, PCOS, uterine fibroids, and abnormal bleeding
• Gynecological Cancer Screening – cervical, ovarian, and uterine cancer screenings with coordinated specialist referrals when needed
• Family Planning & Contraception – comprehensive counseling and procedures including IUD placement and contraceptive management
• Pelvic Floor & Incontinence Care – evaluation and surgical or non-surgical treatment of pelvic floor disorders and urinary incontinence
• High-Risk Pregnancy Management – specialized monitoring and care for complex or medically complicated pregnancies
• Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery – laparoscopic procedures for reduced recovery time and improved patient outcomes
• Medicaid-Accessible Women’s Health Care – accepting Medicaid and multiple insurance plans ensuring all women have access to quality OB-GYN services
• Telehealth Consultations – remote care options potentially available; patients are encouraged to call the practice for details

Accepted Insurances

• Aetna (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)
• Amerihealth Caritas (Medicaid)
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)
• Elevance (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)
• Humana (Medicare, PPO)

Please contact the practice directly at (337) 480-5530 to confirm your specific plan is currently accepted.

Practice Locations

Location 1 Address: 1890 W Gauthier Rd, Suite 130, Lake Charles, LA 70605 Phone: (337) 480-5530

Hospital Affiliations

Specific hospital affiliations were not listed in the available records. Patients seeking this information are advised to contact the practice directly at (337) 480-5530 for the most current affiliation details.