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  • Pain Medicine, Anesthesiology, Interventional Pain Medicine
  • Accepting new patients
  • 42 years of experience
  • Louisiana PainCare 210 Layton Ave Ste 20, Monroe, LA 71201
  • (318) 330-2518

Brief Intro

Dr. John Ledbetter is a distinguished medical professional who earned his medical degree from Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Texas. He further honed his skills at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio (UTHSC-SA), completing a residency in anesthesiology and fellowships in both pediatric anesthesia and pain management. Dr. Ledbetter was instrumental in establishing the St. Francis Pain Management Center, now known as Louisiana Pain Care. He holds dual diplomate status with the American Board of Anesthesiology in anesthesiology and pain management, and he's also a diplomate of the American Board of Pain Medicine. His professional life is devoted to aiding individuals overcome pain and the consequent loss of function. His board certifications include the American Board of Anesthesiology, with a subspecialty certification in pain management, and the American Board of Pain Medicine. At Louisiana Pain Care, our approach goes beyond merely addressing symptoms – we aim to identify and treat the root cause of your pain. Our board-certified physicians, trained in pain management, have been providing care to patients in Northeast Louisiana and South Arkansas since 1994. In fact, our team has committed their entire practice to pain relief, ensuring you receive top-tier care. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for those grappling with all forms of acute and chronic pain. We achieve this by partnering with patients and their doctors to alleviate pain, manage medication use, and restore their ability to engage in desired activities.

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Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School - 1983

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • Louisiana PainCare
  • 210 Layton Ave Ste 20, Monroe, LA 71201
  • Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Pain Medicine
  • Interventional Pain Medicine
  • Anesthesiology

Conditions Addressed

  • Osteoarthritis
  • Back Pain
  • Neck Pain
  • Spine compression fracture
  • Cancer Pain
  • Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Peripheral Nerve Disorders
  • Pelvic Pain
  • Sacroiliac dysfunction
  • Sciatica
  • Herpes Zoster
  • Spinal Stenosis
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Procedures Performed

  • Nerve Blocks
  • Spinal Cord Stimulation
  • Kyphoplasty
  • Cervical epidural steroid injection
  • Facet Joint Injection
  • Dorsal Root Ganglion (DRG) Stimulation
  • High Frequency Neurostimulation
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Medicare
  • Humana
  • Vantage Health Plan, Inc.
  • Medicaid
  • Golden Rule
  • AmeriGroup
  • AARP
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Peoples Health
  • Security Life
  • AmeriHealth
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Tricare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna
  • Pan-American Life Insurance Group
  • GEHA
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