IntestinalDiverticulitis near Franklinton, LA

Biography: Dr. J. Brent Moss was born and raised in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He attended Louisiana State University for his undergraduate degree and completed medical school at Louisiana Health Science Center in Shreveport, La. He went on to complete his general surgery residency in Chattanooga, Tennessee where he served as Chief Resident. Dr. Moss joined Northlake Surgical Associates with St. Tammany Health System in 2023 and is board certified in general surgery with a broad scope of practice including elective and acute care surgeries. While not in the hospital, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two children.

Care Philosophy: I believe YOU are in charge of your health. I will use all of my knowledge, training, and experience to help you make the best choices for your health care. My office staff and I are here to assist you in navigating the complexities of our health care system.

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.

Care Philosophy: ``In this day and age, it is even more important to try to prevent problems before they arise,`` Kesler says. `` This gives people the best opportunity to live full, productive lives. We work closely with the specialists in the area to try to give them the best primary care available in the region.``

Care Philosophy: I enjoy being able to form relationships with patients to address their medical concerns and help them reach goals to improve overall health. This would include controlling blood pressure, cholesterol levels, glucose control, or simply getting more active. I have a strong belief in the ability of patients to take control of their medical conditions and enjoy working with them as a partner for their healthcare. As a board certified Family Medicine physician I appreciate the ability to treat a wide array of medical issues that commonly present to a primary care clinic.

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. Jason Petitjean, MD is an Internist who practices in Covington, LA. He is 37 years old. Dr. Jason Petitjean, MD is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital.

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.