Dr. Carl McLemore Recognized as 2023 LAFP Family Medicine Physician of the Year
July 27, 2023
“Dr. McLemore is a true pillar of the Pointe Coupee community,” said Dr. James Craven, president of Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group. “Through his compassionate care and expertise, Dr. McLemore provides a personalized approach for his patients of all ages. He truly embodies everything this award stands for.”
Recipients of the LAFP Family Medicine Physician of the Year Award must be active members of LAFP in good standing and can be nominated by anyone. Nominees should fulfill the following criteria:
- Provides his/her patients with compassionate, comprehensive, and caring family medicine on a continuing basis.
- Enhances the quality of his/her community by being directly and effectively involved in community affairs and activities.
- Acts as a credible role model professionally and personally to his/her community, to other health professionals, and residents and medical students.
- Stands out among his/her colleagues.
Dr. McLemore is an active staff member of Pointe Coupee General Hospital in New Roads, a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians, and is Board Certified in family medicine. He is also a preceptor for Tulane University Medical students and Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University Physician Assistant students.
Learn more about Dr. McLemore and Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group at ololphysiciangroup.com.
About Our Lady of the Lake Health
Our Lady of the Lake Health is a not-for-profit Catholic healthcare ministry based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with more than 7,500 employees committed to serving the Capital Region and building a healthy community through excellence in patient care and education. With an 800-bed Regional Medical Center, a dedicated Children’s Hospital, a 78-bed hospital in Gonzales, Louisiana, two freestanding emergency rooms in outlying parishes, and a 600+ provider Physician Group, Our Lady of the Lake Health provides comprehensive healthcare services for common to complex conditions. Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center is a primary teaching site for graduate medical education programs in partnership with LSU, and is recognized in the areas of heart and vascular, trauma and emergency care, stroke, cancer care, minimally invasive procedures, and more. Our Lady of the Lake is part of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System and is driven by its mission to serve all God’s people, especially those most in need. For more information, visit ololrmc.com.
About Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group
With 600-plus healthcare providers across more than 100 locations, Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group is the area’s largest physician network. In addition to primary care, this experienced group of doctors specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of a broad range of illnesses and complex medical problems. Video visits, same-day appointments and online scheduling make receiving the care you need more convenient. Visit ololphysiciangroup.com to learn more.