HumanImmunodeficiencyVirusHIV near Bossier City, LA

Biography: Dr. Halim Abou-Faycal is certified in Infectious Diseases Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Since his graduation from medical school in June of 2000, Dr. Abou-Faycal has continued to pursue advanced training in internal medicine and infectious diseases medicine. He practiced at James H. Quillen VA Medical Center in Tennessee, where he rose to Senior resident. In July of 2004, Dr. Abou-Faycal began his fellowship training in infectious diseases at The University of Texas-MD Anderson Cancer Center, during which he received specialized training in treating infections in bone marrow and solid organ cancer and transplant patients. His practice took him to Colorado from 2006-2009, where he was attending physician in internal medicine and infectious diseases at Sterling Regional Medical Center. Before coming to Willis-Knighton Health System in 2012, Dr. Abouy-Faycal served as Chairman of Infection Control and Medical Director for the infectious diseases department at St. Edwards Mercy Hospital in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. He lives in Shreveport with his wife and two children.

Biography: Dr. Michel El-Hayek has a rich professional background. He completed a Post Doctoral fellowship in internal medicine at The University of Texas Southwestern at Dallas, followed by a stint at Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo, New York. Following an elective in internal medicine at St. Luke's in Houston, Dr. El-Hayek continued his postgraduate training at Texas Tech University in Lubbock. He completed his infectious diseases training at UT-Southwestern in Dallas before beginning his practice in Shreveport. Dr. El-Hayek, who is fluent in three languages, enjoys traveling internationally. He is quite proficient in a kitchen, as well.

Care Philosophy: As a mother herself, Karen Berken, MD, appreciates the birth of a child. It is her privilege to connect with patients so she can share the special moment of childbirth with them.

Biography: Dr. Christopher M. Wilson was born and raised in Shreveport, Louisiana. He completed his undergraduate training at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, where he graduated magna cum laude. He then returned to Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport to attend medical school. There he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. Dr. Wilson remained in Shreveport to complete his surgical internship and residency in urology. He has multiple publications and has given presentations at national meetings on topics including female incontinence, prostatitis and erectile dysfunction. Dr. Wilson is board certified by the American Board of Urology. He enjoys practicing all aspects of urology and has a special interest in minimally invasive endoscopic, laparoscopic and da Vinci robotic surgery.

Biography: Dr. Joseph Jones, MD is an Internist who practices in Shreveport, LA. He is 66 years old. Dr. Joseph Jones, MD is affiliated with Willis Knighton North.

Biography: Anthony J. Stuart, MD is a 2002 graduate of LSU Health Sciences Center-Shreveport School of Medicine. His residency was completed at University of Mississippi Medical Center in 2005. He is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.Today Dr. Stuart works with patients at Tri-State Medical Clinic, part of Willis-Knighton Health System in Shreveport, Louisiana. He is a primary care provider for adults who have acute and chronic conditions.In his personal time, Dr. Stuart enjoys playing guitar, exercising and spending time with family

Care Philosophy: The care philosophy of Eric D. Thomas, MD, is to help patients young and old manage their metabolic health to prevent emergencies that require hospital admission or readmission.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Gregory Blanton's care philosophy is to treat every patient as delicately as if they are his own wife or mother.

Care Philosophy: Ken Fitzgerald, III, MD, enjoys talking with patients as he helps them achieve personal health goals.

Care Philosophy: Debra Cline, MD, treats patients with the golden rule, just as she would like herself and her own family to be treated. Dr. Cline looks forward to making her patients happy with their care.

Biography: Dr. Everton began her medical career serving military members and their families. After completing medical school at Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD, Dr. Everton interned at Scott Air Force base in Illinois, then completed a family medicine residency at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska. She came to Barksdale Air Force base in 1994 where she quickly rose to Director of Emergency Services. Her career took her to Portugal, then to Alabama and New York before she chose to return to Shreveport-Bossier as a professor in family medicine and comprehensive care at LSU Health Sciences Center. Dr. Everton came to the Willis-Knighton Hyperbaric Medicine and Wound Care Center in 2012, where she has dedicated herself to improving the quality of life for patients. She wants her patients to know that they will be listened to, cared for as an integral part of the healthcare team.

Biography: Dr. Timothy Nicholls, MD is an Internist who practices in Shreveport, LA. He is 67 years old. Dr. Timothy Nicholls, MD is affiliated with Willis Knighton North.