I visited Dr. Adams for help with MS symptoms and overall health. Unfortunately, I did not feel…read morelistened to or supported. I shared that I had not gone to the doctor for years because of past abuse by a physician, she told me I needed to be recorded and then pressed record on her phone. I confided this personal information to explain the gap in my care history and explained I prefer referrals to only female physicians. Instead of feeling any better, I left feeling dismissed, shamed, and treated as though I were the problem, rather than receiving the compassionate, patient-centered care I was hoping for. I chose Dr. Adams because she was recommended to me as an internal medicine doctor, which generally means providing comprehensive primary care for adults -- managing chronic conditions like MS and also coordinating preventive screenings like mammograms, colon cancer screening, and menopause/perimenopause care. Patients looking for a true internal medicine provider should know that this was not the experience I received.

From the owner: The Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System is a leading health care innovator in…read moreLouisiana and Mississippi. We bring together outstanding clinicians, the most advanced technology and leading research to ensure that our patients receive the highest quality and safest care possible. Since our founding in 1911, we have been blessed by the guidance of the Franciscan Sisters. Through their guidance and steadfast example, we have committed to assure that we perpetuate their healing ministry for another hundred years. It is a noble purpose we strive to fulfill every day. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, we serve patients through a network of hospitals, clinics, physicians, elderly housing and integrated information systems.