Dr. Dirk T. Rainwater

About the Doctor

Dr. Dirk T. Rainwater is a family medicine doctor in Jonesboro, Louisiana, affiliated with Christus Health Shreveport-Bossier. He received his medical degree from LSU School of Medicine in Shreveport and has been in practice for more than 20 years. He also holds a BS in Biology from Centenary College and an MS in Physiology from LSMC-S. His training includes an internship in Internal Medicine (2000–2001) and a residency in Ophthalmology (2002–2003). Dr. Rainwater has expertise in treating hypertension, bronchitis, and spinal stenosis, among other conditions. He is accepting new patients and is highly recommended, earning a Patients’ Top Choice award and a 5/5 rating from 134 reviews for clear explanations and thorough exams.

• Education: LSU School of Medicine in Shreveport (MD); Centenary College (BS, Biology); LSMC-S (MS, Physiology)

• Internship: LSU School of Medicine, Internal Medicine (2000–2001)

• Residency: LSU (Shreveport), Ophthalmology (2002–2003)

• Years of Experience: 21+ years

• Patient Awards: Patients’ Top Choice, Clearly Explains, Performs Thorough Exams

• Practice Setting: Outpatient primary care at Louisiana Family Medicine Clinic 1

Education & Training

Medical School – LSU School of Medicine in Shreveport
Residency – Louisiana State University (Shreveport), Ophthalmology (2002–2003)
Internship – Louisiana State University School of Medicine, Internal Medicine (2000–2001)
Additional Training – BS, Biology, Centenary College (1987–1991); MS, Physiology, LSMC-S (1993–1995)

Medical Conditions Treated

• Chronic hypertension (high blood pressure) – area of special expertise

• Bronchitis

• Spinal stenosis and spondylosis

• Type 2 diabetes

• High cholesterol (hyperlipidemia)

• Upper respiratory infections

• Allergies

• Asthma

• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

• Depression and anxiety

• Obesity and weight management

• Arthritis and joint pain

• Skin conditions (rashes, infections)

Medical Procedures Performed

• Annual physical exams (wellness visits)

• Preventive health screenings (blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, cancer screenings)

• Immunizations and vaccinations (flu, pneumonia, COVID-19, etc.)

• In-office diagnostic testing (rapid strep, flu, urinalysis)

• Spirometry for asthma/COPD

• Minor dermatologic procedures (skin biopsy, wart removal)

• Wound care and suture removal

• Chronic disease management (medication adjustments, lifestyle counseling)

• Basic laboratory test interpretation

• Urgent care for acute illnesses and minor injuries

Services Offered

Dr. Rainwater provides comprehensive family medicine services for patients of all ages, with additional expertise in preventive medicine, emergency medicine, and urgent care. His practice focuses on managing both acute and chronic conditions, from hypertension and bronchitis to spinal disorders. He emphasizes thorough examinations, clear communication, and preventive care to help patients maintain long-term health. Services include routine checkups, chronic disease management, vaccinations, and minor in-office procedures. As a primary care physician, he coordinates care with specialists when needed and offers urgent care for same-day concerns. Patients appreciate his detailed explanations and thorough approach to diagnosis and treatment.

• Routine checkups – Annual physicals, well-child visits, school/sports physicals, Medicare wellness visits

• Preventive care – Immunizations, cardiovascular risk assessment, diabetes screening, cancer screenings (colorectal, breast, cervical)

• Chronic disease management – Hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, asthma, COPD, spinal stenosis, spondylosis

• Acute illness care – Bronchitis, sinusitis, flu, urinary tract infections, strep throat

• Urgent care – Minor injuries, lacerations, sprains, fevers, rashes

• Mental health support – Screening and medication management for depression and anxiety

• Lifestyle counseling – Weight management, smoking cessation, nutrition, exercise, stress reduction

• Minor procedures – Skin biopsy, wart/cyst removal, laceration repair, toenail care

• Coordination of care – Referrals to specialists (including ophthalmology given his background), hospital follow-up, home health orders

Accepted Insurances

• Aetna (EPO, HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Amerihealth Caritas (Medicaid)

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana (POS)

• Cigna (PPO)

• CMS Medicare (Medicare)

• Elevance (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Regence Health Plans (PPO)

• United Healthcare (HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Also accepts Medicare and Medicaid

Practice Locations

Address: 103 Watts Street, Jonesboro, LA 71251
Phone: (318) 259-1569

Hospital Affiliations

• Christus Health Shreveport-Bossier – Shreveport, Louisiana