Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group welcomes Rani G. Whitfield, MD, to its team of providers. Whitfield, who will be located at a new clinic Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group Jefferson, will aid in providing diagnosis and treatment of a broad range of illnesses and medical issues for patients in the Baton Rouge area.
“We are excited to welcome Dr. Whitfield to our physician group with the opening of Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group Jefferson,” said LaDonna Green, vice president of Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group. “Dr. Whitfield is a very known and respected member of the Baton Rouge community who we are proud to have as a provider. Dr. Whitfield and this new clinic location allows us to expand access to care so our patients achieve and maintain better health.”
Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group Jefferson will provide evaluation and management of chronic illnesses, care of minor injuries, comprehensive annual wellness exams, college physicals, preventive healthcare, and more for patients age 12 and up.
Whitfield, a native of Baton Rouge, La., is a board-certified family physician with a Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine. Whitfield attended University High School in Baton Rouge and earned an undergraduate degree from Southern University and A&M College, also in Baton Rouge. He completed medical school training at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tenn., and completed a residency in family medicine at Franciscan Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio. Whitfield then earned a Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine from Ohio State University.
He is an advocate for increasing the awareness of health-related issues, such as HIV/AIDS, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and substance abuse. Dr. Whitfield currently serves on the Southern University systems Board of Supervisors. He is an active member of the American Academy of Family Practice, American College of Sports Medicine, and Louisiana State Medical Association.
Whitfield’s previous practice on East Airport Avenue has moved to Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group Jefferson, located at 8312 Jefferson Highway. The clinic is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.