About
Dr. Robert Hankenhof III is a family medicine physician based in New Iberia, Louisiana. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Centenary College of Louisiana in Shreveport in 1992, where he earned placement on both the Dean's List and the National Dean's List and received membership in Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society. He went on to earn his Doctorate of Medicine from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1996. He then completed his internship and residency in Family Medicine at the University of Alabama Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency Program, finishing his residency training in 1999. He holds licensure in both Louisiana and Alabama.
Dr. Hankenhof has served as a Clinical Faculty Member at Tulane University School of Medicine since 2005. He also holds the role of Medical Director at New Iberia Manor South Nursing Facility and sits on the Medical Executive Committee at Iberia Extended Care Hospital. He completed an intensive in the BaleDoneen Method of heart attack and stroke prevention and incorporates those principles into his daily practice. His clinical philosophy centers on diet, exercise, stress reduction, relationships, and spirituality as interconnected pillars of health. He believes that patients who invest in their health often find improvements that extend well beyond the physical. Members of the practice consistently rate Dr. Hankenhof 5 out of 5 across 41 reviews.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Centenary College of Louisiana, B.S. Chemistry, 1992
Medical School
Louisiana State University School of Medicine, Doctorate of Medicine, 1996
Residency
Family Medicine, University of Alabama Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency Program, 1997-1999
Additional Training
Internship: University of Alabama Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency Program, 1996-1997; Intensive with the BaleDoneen Method® of heart attack and stroke prevention
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Hankenhof III right for?
Dr. Hankenhof is a strong fit for adults in the Acadiana region who want a physician focused on long-term prevention. Patients managing cardiovascular risk, including those concerned about heart attack and stroke, benefit from his BaleDoneen Method training. He works well with patients who want their mental, emotional, and spiritual health addressed alongside physical care. Those seeking same-day access and a physician reachable after hours will find his practice responsive. Patients who value a collaborative, team-based environment tend to thrive under his care.
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Family MedicineFrequently Asked Questions
Dr. Hankenhof specializes in family medicine with a particular focus on heart attack and stroke prevention. He completed an intensive in the BaleDoneen Method, a science-based approach to cardiovascular risk, and applies those principles throughout his practice. He also helps patients manage diet, exercise, and stress as part of a broader preventive strategy.
Yes. Dr. Hankenhof completed an intensive in the BaleDoneen Method of heart attack and stroke prevention. He incorporates many of those evidence-based principles into his patient care. This training places him among a small group of family physicians in Acadiana with this specialized background.
Dr. Hankenhof earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1996. He completed both his internship and his Family Medicine residency at the University of Alabama Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency Program, finishing in 1999. He holds licensure in Louisiana and Alabama.
Yes. Dr. Hankenhof has served as a Clinical Faculty Member at Tulane University School of Medicine since 2005. He also holds roles at several local institutions, including Medical Director at New Iberia Manor South Nursing Facility and a seat on the Medical Executive Committee at Iberia Extended Care Hospital.
Dr. Hankenhof takes a whole-person approach to health. He addresses diet, exercise, stress reduction, relationships, and spirituality as interconnected factors. He sees himself as a partner in each patient's health journey rather than simply a provider of medical services.
Yes. Dr. Hankenhof makes himself available to patients by phone after hours and on weekends. Members can contact him directly for urgent concerns without waiting for the next available appointment slot.
Dr. Hankenhof holds affiliations with Iberia Medical Center, Iberia Rehabilitation Hospital, and Iberia Extended Care Hospital. These affiliations allow him to coordinate care for patients who need services beyond the primary care setting.
Dr. Hankenhof holds a 5 out of 5 rating across 41 patient reviews. Patients frequently highlight his thoroughness, accessibility, and attention to the full scope of their wellbeing. Many long-term patients credit him with identifying serious health issues early and guiding them through complex medical situations.
Doctor profile last updated June 6, 2026