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Dr. Joseph R Shows, MD
Hematology* Age 46
Dr. Joseph R Shows, MD
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Dr. Joseph R Shows, MD is a Hematologist in Baton Rouge, LA.
Dr. Joseph R Shows, MD

Dr. Joseph R Shows, MD

Hematology* Age 46
Baton Rouge, LA
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience
Dr. Joseph R Shows, MD is a Hematologist in Baton Rouge, LA.
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About Dr. Joseph R Shows, MD

Dr. Shows graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine. Dr. Joseph R Shows, MD is a Hematologist in Baton Rouge, LA and has 19 years experience. Dr. Shows has experience treating conditions like Venous Embolism and Thrombosis, Anemia, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Uncertain Significance and Bleeding Disorders among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Shows's office accepts new patients. Dr. Shows is board certified in Medical Oncology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Anemia
Monoclonal Gammopathy of Uncertain Significance
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Anemia
Monoclonal Gammopathy of Uncertain Significance
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Anemia
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Monoclonal Gammopathy of Uncertain Significance
Bleeding Disorders
Neutropenia
Vitamin B Deficiency
Multiple Myeloma
Coagulation Disorders
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Sickle Cell Disease
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Acquired Hemolytic Anemia
Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Thrombocytosis
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Pancytopenia
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Leukocytosis
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Lymphocytosis
Acute Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Small Intestine Cancer
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Acidosis
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adrenal Gland Cancer
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Amyloidosis
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma
Animal Allergies
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Astrocytoma
Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Back Pain
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bladder Cancer
Bladder Infection
Blood Disorders in Pregnancy
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bone Cancer
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bursitis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Cellulitis
Central Cyanosis
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Cervical Cancer
Chest Pain
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Prostatitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Colorectal Cancer
Common Cold
Congenital Dyserythropoietic Anemia
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Dehydration
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
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Diffuse Follicle Center Lymphoma
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
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Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Erythroleukemia
Esophageal Cancer
Essential Tremor
Extramedullary Plasmacytoma
Eye Cancer
Factor II Deficiency
Factor V Deficiency
Factor VII Deficiency
Factor X Deficiency
Factor XII Deficiency
Factor XIII Deficiency
Fallopian Tube Cancer
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Folic Acid Deficiency
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 1
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 2
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3A
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gout
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Hair Loss
Head and Neck Cancer
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Heart Disease
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Hemochromatosis
Hemophilia
Hemophilia A
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis A
Hereditary Persistence Fetal Hemoglobin
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Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hodgkin's Disease
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hydrocele
Hypercalcemia
Hypercoagulable State
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Immune Thrombocytopenia
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Indigestion
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Itchy Skin
Joint Pain
Kaposi's Sarcoma
Kidney Cancer
Laryngeal Cancer
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Cancer
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Lung Cancer
Lymphocytic-Rich Hodgkins Lymphoma
Lymphocytopenia
Lymphoma
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Lymphoma, Large-Cell
Lymphosarcoma
Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's )
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Male Breast Cancer
Malnutrition
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Mastodynia
Maternal Anemia
Medulloblastoma
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Meningiomas
Menstrual Disorders
Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Muscle Spasm
Nasopharyngitis
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Neuroendocrine Tumors
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Nodular Lymphoma
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nose Cancer
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Oral Cancer
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Osteosarcoma
Otitis Media
Ovarian Cancer
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pancreatic Cancer
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Peritoneal Cancer
Pernicious Anemia
Pharyngitis
Pheochromocytoma
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Primary Hypercoagulable State
Prostate Cancer
Prostatitis
Proteinuria
Purpura
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Qualitative Platelet Defects (incl. Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia)
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Refractory Anemia with Sideroblasts
Restless Leg Syndrome
Reticulosarcoma
Rosacea
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Salivary Gland Cancer
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Schwannoma
Sciatica
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Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Malignancies
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
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Shortness of Breath
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Sickle Cell Hemoglobin SS Disease
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Skin Cancer
Skin Ulcer
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Swine Flu
Systemic Amyloidosis
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Thalassemia
Thalassemia Minor
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Goiter
Tinnitus
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Tongue Cancer
Tonsil Cancer
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Uterine Cancer
Venous Compression
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Bone Marrow Evaluation
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Erythropoietin Test
Immunization Administration
Leukemia Diagnostic Evaluations
Liver Biopsy
Lymphoma Evaluation
Plasmapheresis
Thoracentesis

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO

Where Dr. Joseph R Shows, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group LLC
    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 6000, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 757-0343
  2. 2 Regional Anesthesia LLC
    4950 Essen Ln Ste 300, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 757-0343
  3. 3 St. Elizabeth-Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center LLC
    1104 W Highway 30, Gonzales, LA 70737
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 757-0343
  4. 4 Office
    4950 Essen Ln Ste 500, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 767-1311

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Hematology
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FAQs About Dr. Shows's Practice

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Dr. Shows frequently treats the following conditions: Venous Embolism and Thrombosis, Anemia, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Uncertain Significance and Bleeding Disorders. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joseph R Shows, MD is affiliated with Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet, Prevost Memorial Hospital and St. James Parish Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Joseph R Shows, MD holds board certification in Medical Oncology.
Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    2007
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Medical Oncology
Board Certifications
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Hospitals Where Dr. Joseph R Shows, MD Practices

  • Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet

    8585 Picardy Ave, Baton Rouge, LA

  • Prevost Memorial Hospital

    301 Memorial Dr, Donaldsonville, LA

  • St. James Parish Hospital

    1645 Lutcher Ave, Lutcher, LA

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