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Dr. Tymwa Dixon, MD

Family Medicine*
5.0 (4)
Map Pin Small Shreveport, LA
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Tymwa Dixon, MD

Dr. Tymwa Dixon, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Shreveport, LA. They specialize in Family Medicine, has 27 years of experience, and is board certified in Family Practice. They graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine and is affiliated with Willis-Knighton Medical Center and WK Bossier Health Center. Dr. Dixon, completed a residency at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Dixon an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Dixon works at WK Community Health & Wellness Center - Pierre Ave in Shreveport, LA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Dixon's Office Locations

  1. 1
    WK Community Health & Wellness Center - Pierre Ave
    1327 Pierre Ave, Shreveport, LA 71103 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (318) 212-8624
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2
    Simpkins Community Health & Education Center
    4700 Hilry Huckaby III Ave, Shreveport, LA 71107 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (318) 221-1001
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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  • Willis-Knighton Medical Center
  • WK Bossier Health Center

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    Specialties*
    • Family Medicine

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    • 27 years of experience
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    • English
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    • 1881620003
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Baton Rouge General Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Baton Rouge General Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine
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    • Family Practice
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    Dr. Dixon works at WK Community Health & Wellness Center - Pierre Ave in Shreveport, LA. View the full address on Dr. Dixon’s profile.

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