The Face of URGENT CARE Lake Urgent Care: Innovating Baton Rouge’s Healthcare Landscape PHOTO CREDIT: KLEINPETER PHOTOGRAPHY
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. or 26 years, Lake Urgent Care has been a trusted healthcare provider in Baton Rouge, led by founder and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Kevin DiBenedetto. Since 1999, the team has delivered high-quality, compassionate care, evolving to meet community needs. Open daily and treating patients as young as three months old, Lake Urgent Care blends traditional values with innovation. It is accredited by the Urgent Care Association, reflecting a commitment to safety, quality, and exceptional patient care. The clinics have integrated with Our Lady of the Lake’s Epic electronic medical records system, giving patients access to MyChart for managing appointments, viewing records, and paying bills in one convenient platform. CEO Steve Sellars emphasizes innovation as key to success, with technology, expanded services, and community partnerships enhancing the patient experience. To address regional healthcare needs, Lake Urgent Care offers Virtual Care for remote consultations, occupational health services for local businesses, and a medical weight loss program featuring treatments like semaglutide and tirzepatide injections to combat obesity. Despite advancements, the organization remains rooted in its core values: compassionate care, safety, and consumer centricity. “We’ve grown alongside Baton Rouge, but our mission has never changed. We’re here to make healthcare easier and more accessible while maintaining the personal touch that sets us apart,” says Dr. DiBenedetto. As Lake Urgent Care celebrates 26 years, it continues its legacy of innovation and excellence, committed to meeting Baton Rouge’s healthcare needs for decades to come.
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