About
Dr. Louis R. Minsky has practiced family medicine in Baton Rouge for nearly four decades. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from Louisiana State University in 1981, graduating with Dean's List honors. He then completed his Doctorate of Medicine at Louisiana State University Medical Center in New Orleans in 1985. His internship and residency both took place at Earl K. Long Memorial Hospital in Baton Rouge, where he was selected as Chief Resident in 1987. He holds board certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Practice.
Dr. Minsky has built an extensive record of leadership alongside his clinical practice. He has served on the faculty at LSU Medical Center's School of Medicine in New Orleans as an Assistant Professor since 1988. He served as Chief Deputy Coroner for East Baton Rouge Parish from 2005 to 2012 and directed the Metropolitan Medical Response System for the Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness during that same period. Since 2017, he has served as Chief of Staff at Baton Rouge General Medical Center, where he has participated in the Medical Executive Committee since 1991. He joined the East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor's COVID-19 Task Force in 2020. The Best Doctors in America program named him to its list every year from 2013 through 2020. He sees prevention as central to his practice and works to help each patient navigate a healthcare system that can feel complex and overwhelming.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Louisiana State University, B.S. Microbiology, 1981 (Dean's List)
Medical School
Louisiana State University Medical Center, New Orleans, LA — Doctorate of Medicine 1985
Residency
Family Practice, Earl K. Long Memorial Hospital, Baton Rouge, LA, 1986-1988 (Chief Resident 1987)
Additional Training
Internship: Earl K. Long Memorial Hospital, Baton Rouge, LA, 1985-1986
Certifications
Who is Dr. Minsky right for?
Dr. Minsky works well with adults of any age who want a physician genuinely invested in their long-term health. Patients managing chronic conditions benefit from his thorough, unhurried approach and his focus on prevention. He is particularly effective with patients who feel lost in a complex healthcare system and want a doctor to help guide them. Those who value direct access to their physician and same-day appointment availability will find his practice a strong fit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Minsky treats the full range of conditions in family medicine, including chronic disease management, preventive care, and acute illness. He holds board certification from the American Board of Family Practice. He takes a prevention-first approach and tailors care plans to each individual patient's needs.
Yes, Dr. Minsky is a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Practice. He earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University Medical Center in 1985 and completed his residency training at Earl K. Long Memorial Hospital in Baton Rouge, where he served as Chief Resident.
Dr. Minsky earned his medical degree at Louisiana State University Medical Center in New Orleans in 1985. He completed both his internship and his Family Practice residency at Earl K. Long Memorial Hospital in Baton Rouge. He was selected as Chief Resident during his residency in 1987.
Dr. Minsky has practiced family medicine in Baton Rouge for nearly four decades. He has participated in his MDVIP-affiliated practice for 14 years. Before joining MDVIP, he built a long career in both clinical practice and medical leadership in the Baton Rouge community.
Dr. Minsky centers his practice on the doctor-patient relationship and prevention. He dedicates time to exploring each patient's concerns and developing individualized care plans. He sees his role as helping patients navigate a healthcare system that can feel complex and daunting.
Yes, the Best Doctors in America program recognized Dr. Minsky every year from 2013 through 2020. He has also served as Chief of Staff at Baton Rouge General Medical Center since 2017 and has held numerous leadership roles in public health and hospital administration throughout his career.
Yes, Dr. Minsky sees patients across all age groups. He has noted that both younger and older patients today share a strong desire to stay healthier, and he tailors his preventive approach to meet each patient where they are.
Dr. Minsky holds affiliations at Baton Rouge General Hospital and Our Lady of Lake Hospital. He has served on the Medical Executive Committee at Baton Rouge General Medical Center since 1991 and as Chief of Staff there since 2017.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026