About
Dr. R. Alden McEwen III completed six years of post-graduate training after medical school, double the standard for primary care physicians. His training began in the operating room with a general surgery year at the Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans. He then completed two years of anesthesia training at the University of Iowa. He re-specialized into Rural Family Medicine at Louisiana State University in Bogalusa, Louisiana, finishing a full three-year residency there. Following residency, he spent four years practicing as a house-call physician. He continues to work part-time in emergency rooms to keep his critical care skills current.
Dr. McEwen holds specific training in women's health, including PAP smears, IUD and Nexplanon placement and removal, endometrial biopsy, and pregnancy termination. He prescribes Suboxone and buprenorphine for medication-assisted therapy for opiate dependence. Medicine is a second career for him. He previously worked in aviation, logistics, and information technology before attending medical school. He brings a patient's perspective to every interaction, having navigated the healthcare system himself long before becoming a physician. He describes his approach as collaborative, evidence-based, and LGBTQIA+ friendly.
Education & Training
Residency
General Surgery, Ochsner Clinic, New Orleans (1 year); Anesthesia, University of Iowa (2 years); Rural Family Medicine, Louisiana State University, Bogalusa, LA (3 years)
Additional Training
4 years as a house-call physician; ongoing part-time emergency room work
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. McEwen III right for?
Dr. McEwen serves patients of all ages, from children to adults, including families seeking a single physician for their full range of needs. Patients managing complex or chronic conditions benefit from his six years of post-graduate training across surgery, anesthesia, and rural family medicine. Women seeking gynecologic care, including IUD placement, endometrial biopsy, or pregnancy termination, find comprehensive services without a specialist referral. Patients in recovery from opiate dependence receive non-judgmental, evidence-based treatment including Suboxone and buprenorphine. His LGBTQIA+-affirming practice makes him a strong fit for patients who want a physician who meets them without judgment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. McEwen treats a broad range of conditions across all ages, including acute illnesses, chronic disease management, and gynecologic conditions. He also treats opiate dependence through medication-assisted therapy with Suboxone and buprenorphine. His surgical and anesthesia background allows him to manage relatively advanced disease before referring to a specialist.
Yes, Dr. McEwen has specific training in gynecologic care. He performs PAP smears, IUD and Nexplanon placement and removal, endometrial biopsy, and pregnancy termination directly in the clinic. Patients do not need a separate OB-GYN referral for these services.
Dr. McEwen trained across three institutions. He completed one year of general surgery at the Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans, two years of anesthesia at the University of Iowa, and three years of Rural Family Medicine at Louisiana State University in Bogalusa, Louisiana. After residency, he practiced for four years as a house-call physician.
Yes, Dr. McEwen prescribes Suboxone and buprenorphine for medication-assisted therapy for opiate dependence. He approaches addiction treatment without judgment, focusing on evidence-based care within each patient's goals.
Dr. McEwen continues to work part-time in emergency rooms alongside his primary care practice. This ongoing work keeps his critical care skills sharp and allows him to bring emergency room-level clinical judgment to his patients.
Yes, Dr. McEwen identifies his practice as LGBTQIA+ friendly. He describes himself as attentive and non-judgmental, and he works collaboratively with patients to reach their health goals within their own values and preferences.
Dr. McEwen focuses on evidence-based best practice and works collaboratively with patients to define their health goals. He had a full career before medicine, and he brings a patient's perspective to every interaction. He prioritizes preventing overmedicalization and guides decisions carefully before ordering imaging, labs, or specialist referrals.
Yes, Dr. McEwen sees both pediatric and adult patients. Families with children up to age 18 can join the practice under the family membership plan, and Dr. McEwen provides care directly at every visit.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026