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Care Philosophy: Dr. Patel believes that the future of medicine lies within the collaborative approach between patient and provider. This may comprise pharmaceutical interventions and lifestyle mediations such as diet, exercise, and mindfulness techniques. The collaborative care approach also extends to providers such as specialists, therapists, etc. Dr. Patel prides himself on an open line of communication between all providers, ensuring that no aspect of your care is overlooked.

Biography: Dr. Ruth Darg, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Covington, LA. She is 46 years old. Dr. Ruth Darg, MD is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital.

Biography: As a St. Tammany Parish native, I am excited to have the opportunity to serve patients from the area that I call home. After completing my residency training in rural family medicine, my passion for working with an appreciative and close-knit community continues as I practice in Folsom, Louisiana. It is my passion to promote preventative medicine through patient education specifically with hypertension, diabetes, and weight loss management. I have a special interest in strengthening connections with community resources for the overall well-being of my patients.

Care Philosophy: ``Hospitalists are in a unique position of being able to serve patients, referring physicians and the hospital,`` he said. ``This opportunity for service is the focus of my professional satisfaction.``

Care Philosophy: ``Caring for hospitalized patients allows me to focus on providing the best quality of care and quality of service to my patients and their families.``

Biography: Dr. Jessica Gonzalez, MD is a Hospitalist who practices in Covington, LA. She is 44 years old. Dr. Jessica Gonzalez, MD is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital.

Care Philosophy: ``As a hospitalist I value the opportunity of working with the nursing staff and the rest of the hospital team to provide the best care to patients and comfort to families.``

Biography: Dr. Alyssa Gassen, MD is an Internist who practices in Covington, LA. She is 35 years old. Dr. Alyssa Gassen, MD is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital.

Biography: Hospitalist, Clinical Documentation Integrity Medical Director at St. Tammany Parish Hospital. Online writer on improving communication and physician self-development.

Care Philosophy: ``Being a hospitalist gives me the opportunity to collaborate with a variety of medical professionals and ancillary services to reach the goal of providing best quality care to our patients and utmost support to their families during the most critical times,`` Dr. Dumlao said. ``I am very pleased to be part of and to contribute to such a high performing hospitalist group.``

Biography: Dr. Jim Jones, MD is a Hospitalist who practices in Covington, LA. He is 62 years old. Dr. Jim Jones, MD is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Matthew Guillory, MD is a Hospitalist who practices in Covington, LA. He is 41 years old. Dr. Matthew Guillory, MD is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Bartlomiej Calka, DO is an Internist who practices in Covington, LA. He is 42 years old. Dr. Bartlomiej Calka, DO is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital.

Care Philosophy: ``As a physician, my goals are to promote health and wellness, to encourage physical fitness appropriate for the patient's age, to prevent disease and to provide quality personal care for those patients who develop brief or long term illnesses. This includes treatment programs for obesity, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, heart disease, lung disease, gastrointestinal disorders, neurological and musculosketel symptoms.``

Biography: Dr. Gabrielle Givens, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Covington, LA. She is 35 years old and has been practicing for 11 years. Dr. Gabrielle Givens, MD is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital.

Care Philosophy: ``I feel that knowing a patient as a person, rather than just a disease to be treated, is the very best part of primary care,`` Dr. Baier says.

Biography: Dr Caillouet earned her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine in 2008. She completed her General Surgery residency at the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System in Richmond, Virginia in 2013. Dr Caillouet has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She has provided excellent surgical care for patients on the Northshore as a general surgeon for St Tammany Parish Hospital for the last 10 years. Dr. Caillouet is board certified in general surgery, with a broad scope of practice including advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery, as well as trauma surgery and elective procedures. Her office accepts new patient and telehealth visits.

Biography: Dr. Jonathan Crowder, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Covington, LA. He is 40 years old. Dr. Jonathan Crowder, MD is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Spencer Pinion, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Covington, LA. He is 43 years old and has been practicing for 15 years. Dr. Spencer Pinion, MD is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital.