About
Dr. Creighton Shute grew up in Opelousas, Louisiana, and earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He went on to complete his medical degree at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Georgia Campus. His Family Medicine residency took place at Fort Benning, Georgia, while he served on active duty in the United States Army.
Dr. Shute holds board certification in Family Medicine and brings experience in both military and emergency medicine to his practice. He served a combined ten years on active duty, first in the Navy after high school and later as an Army physician. After returning to Lafayette in 2014, he founded Elite DPC to eliminate barriers between physician and patient. He is passionate about antibiotic stewardship, hormone health, and managing ADHD. He lives in Lafayette with his wife Jennifer and their seven children.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Louisiana – Lafayette
Medical School
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Georgia Campus
Residency
Family Medicine, Fort Benning, Georgia (U.S. Army)
Additional Training
Active duty U.S. Navy (post high school); Active duty U.S. Army physician
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Shute right for?
Dr. Shute is a strong fit for patients who want a long-term primary care relationship built on direct access and transparency. His background in military and emergency medicine makes him effective with patients managing urgent and complex conditions. He treats patients dealing with ADHD, hormone imbalance, and antibiotic-resistant infections. Families seeking a founding physician with deep community roots in Lafayette will find him a natural fit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Shute focuses on family medicine with particular interest in viral upper respiratory illnesses, antibiotic resistance, ADHD, and hormone imbalance. His military and emergency medicine background also equips him to handle urgent and acute presentations effectively.
Yes, Dr. Shute holds board certification in Family Medicine. S. Army.
S. Navy and later as an Army physician completing his residency at Fort Benning. That experience shaped his direct, patient-first philosophy. He founded Elite DPC to keep decision-making between himself and his patients, free from third-party interference.
Dr. Shute believes the physician-patient relationship should be a team of equals working toward shared health goals. He removes third parties from clinical decisions and keeps care direct, affordable, and personal. '
Yes, Dr. Shute and the Elite DPC team treat patients from birth through age 21. Children must have a custodial parent or grandparent who also holds a membership. Child membership pricing continues through college graduation.
Yes. Elite DPC members receive their doctor's personal phone number. Dr. Shute and the team make themselves available for after-hours and weekend concerns, helping members avoid unnecessary emergency room visits.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026