About Willis Knighton Medical Center
Hospital overview and services
Willis Knighton Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Shreveport, LA, serving Caddo County and the surrounding Shreveport community.
The facility provides 24/7 emergency services, birthing-friendly designation for maternity care. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Shreveport can seek immediate care at Willis Knighton Medical Center's emergency department.
The hospital holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, reflecting average performance across key healthcare quality measures. Willis Knighton Medical Center has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Shreveport area.
When choosing a hospital in Shreveport, LA, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Willis Knighton Medical Center's detailed quality scores, safety record, and affiliated doctors on this page.
At a Glance
Quality & Safety
CMS quality performance measures
Average
CMS Overall Hospital Rating
Willis Knighton Medical Center has received a 3-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This average rating reflects performance across multiple quality domains including patient safety, mortality outcomes, and readmission rates. CMS evaluates hospitals annually to help patients make informed decisions about their care in Shreveport, LA.
Mortality
Willis Knighton Medical Center performs at about the national average for mortality outcomes, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Patient Safety
Willis Knighton Medical Center performs better than the national average for patient safety measures, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.
Readmission
Willis Knighton Medical Center performs below the national average for readmission rates. Patients may want to discuss these outcomes with their care team.
Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data
Doctors at Willis Knighton Medical Center
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. Candace Funderburk, CNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Dr. Jeffrey Szot, MD
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Misty Wetzel, MD
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Walker May, MD
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Mansi Shah, DO
Rheumatology
Dr. Bader Alotaibi, MD
Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
Dr. Amy Roks
Physician Assistant
Dr. Collette Brown, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Paul Rushing, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. William Watkins, MD
Otolaryngology
Dr. Andrew Werner, MD
Colorectal Surgery (proctology)
Dr. Billy Miller, CNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
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Dr. Neelima Chintapalli, MD
Hematology/oncology
Dr. Kyla Lokitz, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Peimin Zhu
Neurology
Dr. Kurvis Davis, CNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Dr. Sammi Smith, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. David Colvin
Family Practice
Dr. Roan Flenniken
Internal Medicine
Dr. Diana Lim, MD
Internal Medicine
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Willis Knighton Medical Center
What is the CMS rating for Willis Knighton Medical Center?
Willis Knighton Medical Center has a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.
Does Willis Knighton Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes, Willis Knighton Medical Center provides 24/7 emergency services.
What type of hospital is Willis Knighton Medical Center?
Willis Knighton Medical Center is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under voluntary non-profit - private ownership.
How many doctors practice at Willis Knighton Medical Center?
20 physicians are affiliated with Willis Knighton Medical Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·