About
Dr. Kenyatta Shamlin-Haynes is a board-certified internist and pediatrician practicing concierge medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from Louisiana State University in 1994, graduating Summa Cum Laude. She went on to complete her Doctorate of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston in 1998. Her combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics residency also took place at Baylor College of Medicine, concluding in 2002. She holds certifications from the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Pediatrics, and she carries the additional designation of Clinical Densitometrist.
Early in her career, Dr. Shamlin-Haynes conducted research at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge. She focuses clinically on women's health, bone health, mental health, and insulin resistance. She communicates with patients in English, French, and some Russian, allowing her to serve people from a range of backgrounds. Her purpose, in her own words, is to guide, support, and walk alongside patients as they pursue lasting health and wholeness. Outside of medicine, she enjoys reading, church ministry, liturgical and ballroom dancing, mission work, and aesthetics.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Louisiana State University, B.S. Microbiology, Summa Cum Laude, 1994
Medical School
Baylor College of Medicine, Doctorate of Medicine, 1998
Residency
Internal Medicine & Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, 1999-2002
Additional Training
Internship, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, 1998-1999
Certifications
Languages
English, French, Russian
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Shamlin-Haynes right for?
Dr. Shamlin-Haynes is a strong fit for adults seeking a preventive, whole-person approach to primary care. Patients managing insulin resistance, bone health concerns, or women's health conditions benefit from her focused expertise. Her Clinical Densitometrist certification makes her especially well-suited for patients monitoring bone density or osteoporosis risk. Patients who speak French or Russian will find her ability to communicate in those languages a meaningful advantage. Adults who want an engaged, long-term physician relationship with same-day access will feel at home in her practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Shamlin-Haynes focuses on insulin resistance, bone health disorders, women's health conditions, and mental health. She also manages the full scope of internal medicine, including chronic conditions like hypertension, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes. Her Clinical Densitometrist certification gives her specialized tools for evaluating and managing bone density concerns.
Yes. Dr. Shamlin-Haynes holds dual board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Pediatrics. She also carries the designation of Clinical Densitometrist, reflecting her additional training in bone health evaluation.
Dr. Shamlin-Haynes earned her medical degree at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston in 1998. She completed both her internship and her combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics residency at Baylor as well, finishing her residency training in 2002. Before medical school, she graduated Summa Cum Laude in Microbiology from Louisiana State University.
Dr. Shamlin-Haynes speaks English and French and has conversational Russian. This allows her to communicate with patients from a variety of cultural and linguistic backgrounds in a more personal way.
Dr. Shamlin-Haynes believes that impactful medicine is personal, proactive, and preventive. She focuses on addressing the whole person, including body, mind, and spirit. She builds individualized wellness plans and emphasizes prevention over simply reacting to illness.
Yes. Dr. Shamlin-Haynes conducted research as a Summer Scholar at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge. Her work there focused on biochemistry research in the Department of Biochemistry.
Dr. Shamlin-Haynes holds affiliations with Baton Rouge General, Ochsner Medical Center, Woman's Hospital, and Our Lady of the Lake. These affiliations allow her to support patients who need hospital-based resources or specialist coordination.
Dr. Shamlin-Haynes holds board certification from the American Board of Pediatrics and trained in a combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics residency. Patients interested in her pediatric scope should contact the practice directly to discuss their specific needs.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026