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Dr. William Maranto, MD

Dr. William Maranto, MD

Family Medicine*
20+ years of experience

Dr. William Maranto, MD is a family medicine physician in Bossier City, LA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine in 2000. He is affiliated with medical facilities Willis Knighton North and CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health System. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 32 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (32 reviews)

Practice

2539 Viking Dr Ste 101 Bossier City, LA 71111
Telehealth available

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3.3
32 ratings, 19 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
13%
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
38%
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Pill pusher
Was not interested in my point of view. Felt very disrespected.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Old, not stupid – Jan 03, 2025
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Very easy to talk with. Listens to you and comes up with a care plan.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Barbara Morris – Nov 21, 2024
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5 Stars
He always sits and listens to you. Takes time with me. Gave great care to my husband for over 16 years. He is a very caring doctor.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 18, 2024
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I wish I could give zero stars
He goes out of his way to make sure you know he does not listen or care about your needs in any way. He does not believe in the Patient Bill of Rights, and wants to churn his patients in and out all day without any actual care or interest in their true health and wellness.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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EMF – Apr 02, 2024
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Stay Far Away!!
This doctor will lead you down a path you don't want to go!! He doesn't believe in diagnostic imaging and will load you up on pills and physical therapy....making the problem worse. Just remember: THIS doctor doesn't know what is best for YOU! If you go against his recommendations he will scold you like a child. Not sure how he is still a practicing doctor.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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A Wised Up Patient – Sep 23, 2023
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As a primary physician he does a good.
Maintains appointment times reasonably well. Listens and responds. Tracks health indicators and data is available on web portal. Makes referrals as needed.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Bob – Jan 14, 2023
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Listens to concerns and addresses them! Doesn’t make you feel silly about any concern you bring up! Which is rare! Highly recommend.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Mia – Jul 09, 2021
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Always in a hurry. Does not review his notes. Fills incoming prescriptions without looking at notes.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Troy – Sep 26, 2020
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.I saw Dr. Maranto because my previous physician relocated. I had been taking an anti-anxiety medication that had worked well but did not seem to last long enough, so I wanted to increase my dosage. I had looked up the max dosage on the FDA's website, so I knew it was an option. After explaining all of this to him, he ignored me and told me that he was going to put me on a new prescription and to stop taking my meds immediately and replace them with the new ones. I thought it was strange as someone who has tried other antidepressants knows that the patient has to wean off their current medication and start at a low dose and gradually increase it on the new one. I asked him again, to be sure. He told me, yes, stop cold turkey and take the new medication. I followed the doctor's orders and ended up getting high at my new job because the dosage he prescribed me was too much anyway. He must have confused my previous dosage amount with the new one. I started hallucinating, felt hot (I'm col
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Rose Roberts – Sep 02, 2020
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Rude.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Melissa Harris – Jan 11, 2020
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I've used Dr. Saucier since shortly after he began practicing. But if you're hospitalized, and I've been a few times, you'll see Dr. Maranto unfortunately. In the hospital he's very short with patients and can be a bit of a horse's behind. Also, he needs a haircut in a bad way.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Dec 07, 2019
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Used Will for years and unlike most, he takes time with you to hear your concerns.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Rick Bridges in Shreveport – Nov 30, 2018
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Dr. Maranto and his staff are very friendly and professional. Gotta love Molly as well. Don't know what I would do without them. Been my physicians since I got health care.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Rebecca – Jun 12, 2018
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Extremely rude. He tried shipping us to a nursing home that he is in bed with while we had an infection instead of remaining in the hospital to be treated. He acted as if we owed him something. I would not recommend anyone to see this jerk.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
13 others found this helpful
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Bossier City, La – Aug 16, 2017
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Dr. Maranto has been my doctor for 4 years now, and there is no way I would see another doctor! He's very laid back, and really cares about what's going on medically. Love love Maranto!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Stormee Perkins – Nov 08, 2016
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i had my first visit with him yesterday; First time with a doctor in 5 years. He was wonderful! He put me at ease and answered my questions. His staff was courteous and caring and everyone went above and beyond what you normally see in a busy office. I'm glad a co worker recommended them to me
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Cathy in Shreveport, LA – Aug 10, 2016
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Extremely caring! Been a patient for over 15yrs, lucky to have him as serving our area!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jeremy in Bossier City, LA – Jun 15, 2016
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Dr. Will is great! He has an awareness of your discomforts and demeanor beyond his years. If he is unavailable to see you on short notice, you see one of his staff or his wife (Molly) who are than capable of any task given.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Jeremy Lewis in Shreveport, LA – Mar 15, 2016
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Very unsatisfactory!!
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Feb 17, 2016
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The mission of Bossier Family Medicine is to provide patients of our community with quality and affordable primary care. In our desire to deliver the highest quality of care we believe the following is critical: - Exemplary physicians and providers, ...read more
  • Family Medicine

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  • University Of Arkansas

    Undergraduate School
  • La State University Health Sci Center

    Residency Hospital, 2003
  • Lsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2000
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
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Locations

Practice

Unavail2539 Viking Dr Ste 101 Bossier City, LA 71111
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Practice

Office5390 Barksdale Blvd Ste 100 Bossier City, LA 71112
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Office160 Stone Creek Rd Ste B Stonewall, LA 71078
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CHRISTUS Bossier Emergency Hospital2531 Viking Dr Bossier City, LA 71111
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