About
Dr. Kathryn Strother is a board-certified family medicine physician practicing in Youngsville, Louisiana. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Zoology and Biological Sciences from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, graduating Summa Cum Laude and receiving the University Medal in 2000. She then completed her Doctorate of Medicine at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport in 2004, receiving the Pattie W. Van Hook, MD Memorial Award from the Shreveport Medical Society that same year. Her internship and residency in Family Medicine both took place at LSU Health Sciences Center in Lafayette, where she earned the Outstanding First Year Resident distinction. She holds certification from the American Board of Family Medicine and maintains licensure through the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.
Dr. Strother brings deep roots in the Acadiana medical community. She holds staff privileges at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center and serves on the Lourdes Foundation Board. She also consults at Victory Addiction Recovery Center and has served on the Ethics Committee at Our Lady of Lourdes since 2018. She is passionate about preventive medicine, early illness detection, hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, metabolic health, and mental health. Her approach to care begins with compassion and listening. She works to understand each patient's goals for vitality and builds a personalized plan to help them reach those goals.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA - Bachelor of Science, Zoology/Biological Sciences 2000, Summa Cum Laude
Medical School
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA - Doctorate of Medicine 2004
Residency
Family Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Lafayette, LA 2005-2007
Additional Training
Internship: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Lafayette, LA 2004-2005; Outstanding First Year Resident
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Strother right for?
Dr. Strother is a strong fit for individuals and families in the Acadiana area seeking attentive, relationship-centered primary care. Adults and children ages 10 and older managing chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, or cardiovascular disease benefit from her preventive focus. Patients dealing with metabolic disorders or mental health concerns also find her clinical scope well-suited to their needs. Those who value a physician who listens carefully, builds a long-term care plan, and remains reachable after hours will connect well with her practice philosophy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Strother focuses on preventive medicine, early illness detection, hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders, and mental health conditions. She approaches each of these areas through the lens of family medicine, building personalized care plans rooted in each patient's individual health goals.
Yes. Dr. Strother holds certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. She also holds licensure through the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.
Dr. Strother earned her medical degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport in 2004. She completed both her internship and her Family Medicine residency at LSU Health Sciences Center in Lafayette, where she received the Outstanding First Year Resident award.
Dr. Strother starts every patient relationship with compassion and a commitment to listening. She works to understand each person's goals for their health and builds a personalized plan around those goals. She believes lasting wellness grows from a genuine partnership between a proactive patient and an engaged physician.
Dr. Strother cares for families and individuals ages 10 and older. Her family medicine background allows her to serve a wide range of patients across different life stages.
Yes. Dr. Strother holds staff privileges at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette. She serves as a Board Member of the Lourdes Foundation and as a Consulting Physician at Victory Addiction Recovery Center. She also serves on the Ethics Committee at Our Lady of Lourdes.
Dr. Strother received the University Medal from Louisiana State University in 2000 and the Pattie W. Van Hook, MD Memorial Award from the Shreveport Medical Society in 2004. She is a member of Alpha Omega Alpha honor society and completed the Physician Leadership Academy in 2018 to 2019. She also received the National Catholic Education Association Distinguished Graduate Award in 2011.
Yes. Dr. Strother's MDVIP-affiliated practice remains part of Our Lady of Lourdes Health in the Acadiana region of Louisiana. She also holds staff privileges at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center.
Doctor profile last updated June 6, 2026