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  • Rheumatology, Internal Medicine
  • 26 years of experience
  • Baton Rouge General Medical Center Bluebonnet 8585 Picardy Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
  • (225) 763-4000

Brief Intro

Dr. Shannon graduated from the University of Louisiana in Lafayette and earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine and his Rheumatology fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. Dr. Shannon is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and joined the staff in July 2005. Dr. Shannon's expertise is in the area of rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus. His special medical interests include systemic sclerosis.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Medical University Hospital Authority

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans - 1999

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish
  • English

Location & Hours

  • Baton Rouge General Medical Center Bluebonnet
  • 8585 Picardy Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Specialties Treated

  • Rheumatology
  • Internal Medicine

Conditions Addressed

  • Osteoarthritis
  • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
  • Osteoporosis
  • Lateral Epicondylitis
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Raynaud's Disease
  • Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)
  • Gout
  • Rotator cuff syndrome
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Procedures Performed

  • Arthrocentesis

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Cigna
  • Vantage Health Plan, Inc.
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Golden Rule
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Home State Health Plan
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • AmeriHealth
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Aetna
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  • Cancer 15
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 19
  • Orthopedics 26
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 24
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 25
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 23
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 9
  • Children's Hospital 4
  • Urology 23
  • Psychiatry 69
  • Geriatrics 23
  • Rehabilitation 50
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 3
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 3
  • Long Term Care 23
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 12