About
Dr. Pat F. Bass III, MD, MS, MPH has delivered primary care to adults and children in the Shreveport-Bossier area for more than 20 years. Known to his patients as Ricky, he completed both medical school and his residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at LSUHSC Shreveport. He holds dual board certification in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, the Med-Peds combination that qualifies him to care for the full age spectrum. After residency, he spent four years in Kentucky at the University of Kentucky and University of Louisville before returning to LSUHSC as a faculty member in 2003. He later earned a Master of Public Health from Johns Hopkins University and a Master of Instructional Design from the University of Kentucky.
At LSUHSC, Dr. Bass served as the institution's first Chief Medical Information Officer, overseeing the rollout of electronic medical records. He directed the Med-Peds training program and led Partners in Wellness, the cancer screening program for the Feist Weiller Cancer Center. His research received funding from the National Cancer Institute, the American Cancer Society, and the Health Services and Research Administration. He is passionate about hypertension, diabetes, ADHD, cognitive health, metabolic wellness, and men's health. Outside the clinic, he runs regularly, practices resistance band training, and has built a meditation practice influenced by entrepreneurs and business leaders including Ray Dalio. He grew up in New Orleans.
Education & Training
Medical School
LSUHSC Shreveport
Residency
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, LSUHSC Shreveport
Additional Training
Masters in Public Health, Johns Hopkins University; Masters in Instructional Design, University of Kentucky; 4 years at University of Kentucky and University of Louisville
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Bass III right for?
Dr. Bass suits patients of any age, from infants to seniors, since his Med-Peds certification covers the full lifespan. Adults managing chronic conditions like hypertension, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, or obesity will find his preventive focus especially valuable. Patients dealing with ADHD, anxiety, depression, or memory concerns benefit from his in-depth evaluations and ongoing management. He also serves cancer survivors, patients pursuing weight loss with GLP-1 medications, and men navigating hormonal or metabolic health issues. Families who want one trusted doctor for every household member make a natural fit for his practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Bass regularly treats hypertension, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, ADHD, obesity, anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, hypothyroidism, and memory concerns including mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease. He also sees patients for men's health issues, low testosterone, sleep apnea, prediabetes, metabolic syndrome, and cancer survivor care. His dual Internal Medicine and Pediatrics training lets him manage these conditions in patients from childhood through adulthood.
Yes. Dr. Bass holds dual board certification in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, a combination known as Med-Peds. This certification qualifies him to provide comprehensive primary care to patients of all ages. He completed his residency training in both specialties at LSUHSC Shreveport.
Dr. Bass completed medical school and his residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at LSUHSC Shreveport. He then spent four years in Kentucky at the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville before returning to LSUHSC as a faculty member in 2003. He later earned a Master of Public Health from Johns Hopkins University and a Master of Instructional Design from the University of Kentucky.
Yes. Dr. Bass holds board certification in both Pediatrics and Internal Medicine. He sees patients from newborns through older adults. Families with children, teens, and adults can all receive care from the same doctor without visiting separate practices.
Yes. Dr. Bass evaluates and treats ADHD in children, teens, and adults. He takes a thorough diagnostic approach before recommending treatment. Trouble focusing does not always indicate ADHD, so he conducts careful assessments to identify the right path forward for each patient.
Dr. Bass served as Medical Director for Partners in Wellness, the cancer screening program for the Feist Weiller Cancer Center at LSUHSC. He has extensive experience working with cancer survivors and integrates that background into ongoing care for patients in remission or long-term recovery.
Yes. Dr. Bass leads a physician-directed weight management program at Shreveport Direct Care. The program includes GLP-1 medications such as tirzepatide and semaglutide. It also features a 12-week interactive guided course, a content library, and a support community with expert guest speakers.
Dr. Bass offers memory care services including cognitive screening, brain health counseling, and care coordination for imaging and specialist referrals. He is passionate about early identification of cognitive decline and supports patients and families navigating conditions like mild cognitive impairment, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease.
Dr. Bass has more than 20 years of primary care experience in the Shreveport-Bossier area. He spent much of that time on faculty at LSUHSC Shreveport, where he also directed training programs and led significant research initiatives before founding Shreveport Direct Care.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026