Our talented team is always ready to provide care where needed.
Christopher Woodard, M.D.
Woodard is originally from Ohio and attended Milligan College in Tennessee for his undergraduate education. He received his medical degree from Wright…Read More
Christopher Woodard, M.D.
Woodard is originally from Ohio and attended Milligan College in Tennessee for his undergraduate education. He received his medical degree from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. Afterward, he completed a family medicine residency at the Toledo Hospital in Toledo, Ohio. Prior to joining Lake After Hours and Lake Urgent Care, he practiced family medicine in the southern Ohio area. He is board certified in Family Medicine and is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians
Adrienne Vercher, N.P.
Adrienne Vercher, NP, is from Port Allen, Louisiana. She attended Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, where she obtained her Bachelors of Sc…Read More
Adrienne Vercher, N.P.
Adrienne Vercher, NP, is from Port Allen, Louisiana. She attended Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, where she obtained her Bachelors of Science in Nursing. After obtaining her RN, Adrienne worked as an Emergency Room nurse at St. Elizabeth Hospital. She then completed the Family Nurse Practitioner Program at Southeastern Louisiana University in 2012. She is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Adrienne has been with Lake Urgent Care since February 2013.
Kevin DiBenedetto, M.D.
Dr. DiBenedetto is a native of Baton Rouge. Upon graduation from Louisiana Tech University at Ruston, Louisiana, he attended Louisiana State Universit…Read More
Kevin DiBenedetto, M.D.
Dr. DiBenedetto is a native of Baton Rouge. Upon graduation from Louisiana Tech University at Ruston, Louisiana, he attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, where he received his medical degree. Dr. DiBenedetto completed his residency in Family Practice at Earl K. Long Memorial Hospital in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and is board certified by the American Board of Urgent Care Medicine. Dr. DiBenedetto is a partner in the Lake After Hours/Total Occupational Medicine parent company, Convenient Care, L.L.C. and serves as Chairman of the Board and co-medical director for all clinics. In addition, Dr. DiBenedetto services as the Lab Director for all Lake After Hours facilities.
Graham Tujague, M.D.
Dr. Tujague is a Shreveport, Louisiana native. Upon graduation from Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana, Dr. Tujague attended Louisiana …Read More
Graham Tujague, M.D.
Dr. Tujague is a Shreveport, Louisiana native. Upon graduation from Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana, Dr. Tujague attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, where he received his medical degree. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Earl K. Long Memorial Hospital in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Tujague is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Urgent Care Medicine and is a certified Medical Review Officer (MRO). Dr. Tujague is a member of the American College of Cardiology and has been recognized by the American Academy of Cardiology as a Distinguished Fellow in Cardiology. As a partner in the Lake After Hours/Total Occupational Medicine parent company, Convenient Care, L.L.C., Dr. Tujague serves as co-medical director. He is also a member of the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine, American Society of Internal Medicine/American College of Physicians, Louisiana State Medical Society, and East Baton Rouge Parish Medical Society.
Cheryl Ballard, M.D.
Dr. Ballard is a native and resident of Amite, Louisiana. Upon graduation from Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, Louisiana, Dr. Ballard a…Read More
Cheryl Ballard, M.D.
Dr. Ballard is a native and resident of Amite, Louisiana. Upon graduation from Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, Louisiana, Dr. Ballard attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, where she received her medical degree. She completed her residency in Family Practice at University Medical Center in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Ballard is board certified by the American Board of Family Practice. Prior to joining Lake After Hours, she was the medical director/primary care physician at a local community health center for the last thirteen years.
Marian Bellecci, M.D.
Dr. Bellecci attended Louisiana State University New Orleans to obtain her medical degree. She then completed her residency at Charity Hospital in New…Read More
Marian Bellecci, M.D.
Dr. Bellecci attended Louisiana State University New Orleans to obtain her medical degree. She then completed her residency at Charity Hospital in New Orleans. Dr. Bellecci has been with Lake After Hours since 2011.
Michael Duplechain, M.D.
Dr. Duplechain is a native of Melville, Louisiana. He graduated from Louisiana State University with a degree in Biological Sciences and subsequently…Read More
Michael Duplechain, M.D.
Dr. Duplechain is a native of Melville, Louisiana. He graduated from Louisiana State University with a degree in Biological Sciences and subsequently earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. Dr. Duplechain completed his family medicine residency training at University Medical Center in Lafayette, Louisiana and was named Outstanding Resident graduate. He also served as chief resident during his final year. Dr. Duplechain is a diplomat of the American Board of Family Medicine.
James Jang, M.D.
Dr. James Jang joined Lake After Hours in 2012. He received his medical degree from The University of Tennessee. He then completed his Pediatric resid…Read More
James Jang, M.D.
Dr. James Jang joined Lake After Hours in 2012. He received his medical degree from The University of Tennessee. He then completed his Pediatric residency at Tulane University in New Orleans.
Munir Khalid-Abasi, D.O.
Dr. Khalid-Abasi is a graduate of the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in Des Moines, Iowa. He completed his residency in Intern…Read More
Munir Khalid-Abasi, D.O.
Dr. Khalid-Abasi is a graduate of the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in Des Moines, Iowa. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Dallas-Fort Worth Medical Center in Grand Prairie, Texas. Dr. Khalid-Abasi is a certified Medical Review Officer (MRO) and serves as the medical director for Total Occupational Medicine. He is currently a member of the American College of Emergency Physicians, American Osteopathic Association, and the American College of Osteopathic Internist.
Amy Kisner, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Dr. Kisner is a native of West Virginia. She received her BA in Biology and Doctorate of Medicine from West Virginia University, and completed her re…Read More
Amy Kisner, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Dr. Kisner is a native of West Virginia. She received her BA in Biology and Doctorate of Medicine from West Virginia University, and completed her residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics in 2001. Prior to relocating to Baton Rouge, she was employed by Integrated Health Care Providers Inc. as an Urgent Care Physician. She was appointed by the Governor to the Driver’s License Advisory Board for the state of West Virginia, and continues to serve in this capacity. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and has been working as an Urgent Care for the last 7 years. She is a member of the American Medical Association and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Jocelyn Wood, M.D.
Dr. Jocelyn Wood is originally from Ohio and attended the University of Dayton for her undergraduate education. She received her medical degree from …Read More
Jocelyn Wood, M.D.
Dr. Jocelyn Wood is originally from Ohio and attended the University of Dayton for her undergraduate education. She received her medical degree from the Medical College of Ohio in Toledo, Ohio. Her first year of residency was at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She then completed her last two years of residency at Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana. Prior to joining Lake After Hours, she was a medical director/primary care physician at a community health clinic and an urgent care physician in New Orleans. She is board certified in Family Practice and is a member of the American Medical Association as well as the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Lance Fudickar, PA-C
Lance is a native of Ferriday, Louisiana. Upon graduation from Northeast Louisiana University, Lance obtained his B.S. of Physician Assistant from Lou…Read More
Lance Fudickar, PA-C
Lance is a native of Ferriday, Louisiana. Upon graduation from Northeast Louisiana University, Lance obtained his B.S. of Physician Assistant from Louisiana State University Medical School in Shreveport, Louisiana in 1998. Lance served as a managing partner for community medical practices with four locations in the underserved areas of East Central Louisiana. In 2000, Lance joined Convenient Care and now serves as Director of Mid-Level Operations. Lance is a member of American Academy of Physician Assistants, Louisiana Academy of Physician Assistants, Age Management Medical Group and American Academy of Anti-Aging. Lance currently resides in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Michael Hodgeson, M.D.
Dr. Hodgeson is a native of the Baton Rouge area. Upon graduation from Lee University in Tennessee, Dr. Hodgeson attended East Tennessee State Univers…Read More
Michael Hodgeson, M.D.
Dr. Hodgeson is a native of the Baton Rouge area. Upon graduation from Lee University in Tennessee, Dr. Hodgeson attended East Tennessee State University College of Medicine, where he received his medical degree. He completed his residency at In His Image Family Practice Residency in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dr. Hodgeson is board certified in Family Practice and is a member of the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the Christian Medical and Dental Association.
Gary Brant, M.D.
Dr. Brandt graduated from LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans with honors. He has training in General/Trauma Surgery at LSUMC and over 17 years of …Read More
Gary Brant, M.D.
Dr. Brandt graduated from LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans with honors. He has training in General/Trauma Surgery at LSUMC and over 17 years of Emergency Medicine experience. Dr. Brandt also served as Medical Director of the Emergency Department and on the Board of Directors at a local area hospital prior to joining the team at Lake After Hours.
Mitch Montelaro, M.D.
Dr. Mitch Montelaro attended Louisiana State University New Orleans to obtain his medical degree. He then attended Louisiana State University Lafayett…Read More
Mitch Montelaro, M.D.
Dr. Mitch Montelaro attended Louisiana State University New Orleans to obtain his medical degree. He then attended Louisiana State University Lafayette for his residency in Family Medicine. Dr. Montelaro has been with Lake After Hours since 2005
Kimberly Washington, D.O.
Dr. Washington is a graduate of Baker University in Baldwin City, Kansas. Her medical degree was completed at Kansas City College of Medicine and Bios…Read More
Kimberly Washington, D.O.
Dr. Washington is a graduate of Baker University in Baldwin City, Kansas. Her medical degree was completed at Kansas City College of Medicine and Biosciences in Kansas City, Missouri
(formerly KC College of Osteopathic Medicine). After graduation she completed residency in Internal Medicine at Community General Hospital in Harrisburg PA. Dr. Washington is board
certified in Internal Medicine. She is a member of the American Osteopathic Association and has over 20 years of emergency and urgent care experience. She has been with Lake After
Hours since 2009.
Britni McConnell RN, BSN, FNP-C
Britni McConnell is a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She has a Bachelors in Nursing from Southeastern Louisiana University and a Masters from South…Read More
Britni McConnell RN, BSN, FNP-C
Britni McConnell is a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She has a Bachelors in Nursing from Southeastern Louisiana University and a Masters from Southern University and A & M College. She is certified through the AANP.
Landon Walden, PA-C
Landon is a native of Denham Springs, Louisiana. Upon graduation from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, he attende…Read More
Landon Walden, PA-C
Landon is a native of Denham Springs, Louisiana. Upon graduation from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, he attended Franciscan Missionaries of
Our Lady University, where he received his Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. He is a member of the Louisiana Academy of Physician Assistants. Landon currently resides in
Baton Rouge and has been with Premier Health/Lake After Hours since 2017.
Lindsey McClure, PA-C
Lindsey is a native of Central, Louisiana. She graduated from Louisiana State University with a degree in Kinesiology and a minor in Biological Scienc…Read More
Lindsey McClure, PA-C
Lindsey is a native of Central, Louisiana. She graduated from Louisiana State University with a degree in Kinesiology and a minor in Biological Sciences. She subsequently earned her Masters in Physician Assistant Studies from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport. She was also awarded the Joseph K. Valgora Compassionate Caregiver Award.
She is married and has two children.
Elizabeth Valure, PA-C
Elizabeth is a native of Watson, LA. She majored at LSU in Microbiology and graduated from Our Lady of Lake College with a Bachelor’s in Medical Lab…Read More
Elizabeth Valure, PA-C
Elizabeth is a native of Watson, LA. She majored at LSU in Microbiology and graduated from Our Lady of Lake College with a Bachelor’s in Medical Laboratory Science. She worked in
microbiology as a medical scientist for two years before obtaining her master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies in 2013 from Louisiana State University HSC-S. She now resides in
Watson, LA with her husband and family.
Bonnie Gaudin, PA-C
Bonnie is a graduate of Louisiana State University, and received her nursing degree at Baton Rouge General School of Nursing. She served as an Emergen…Read More
Bonnie Gaudin, PA-C
Bonnie is a graduate of Louisiana State University, and received her nursing degree at Baton Rouge General School of Nursing. She served as an Emergency Room nurse for 4.5 years. She
received her PA degree from University of Alabama Birmingham. Since receiving her PA degree, she has worked Neurosurgery/Orthopedic surgery for 1.5 years, and ER for 13 years. Bonnie is a LSU Tiger fan!
J. Katharyn Dispenza APRN, PCPNP-BC
Katharyn is a native of Baton Rouge. She graduated from University of South Alabama with a Masters of Nursing degree in Pediatric Primary Care. She …Read More
J. Katharyn Dispenza APRN, PCPNP-BC
Katharyn is a native of Baton Rouge. She graduated from University of South Alabama with a Masters of Nursing degree in Pediatric Primary Care. She began her career as a Nurse Practitioner in Pediatric pain management a Children’s Medical Center Dallas. Following her years in Dallas she returned to her home town and proudly joined the Lake After Hours team at our Pediatric location.