Dr. Tasha Shamlin-PaceMD

Dr. Shamlin-Pace specializes in internal medicine and pediatrics. She has particular expertise in managing chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. Her preventive focus means she works closely with patients to monitor and improve these conditions over time.

Yes, Dr. Shamlin-Pace holds dual board certification. She is certified by both the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Pediatrics. This dual certification allows her to care for patients across a wide range of ages and health needs.

Dr. Shamlin-Pace attended Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, where she earned her Doctorate of Medicine in 1998. She completed her internship there in 1998-1999 and then finished a combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics residency at Baylor in 2002. She completed her undergraduate studies at Louisiana State University, graduating Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Microbiology in 1994.

Yes, Dr. Shamlin-Pace sees both adult and pediatric patients. Her dual training in internal medicine and pediatrics makes her practice well-suited for families and individuals across different life stages.

Yes, every visit involves Dr. Shamlin-Pace directly. The practice does not route patients to nurse practitioners or physician assistants. Patients see their own doctor at every appointment.

Yes, Dr. Shamlin-Pace is reachable by phone after hours and on weekends for urgent concerns. This direct access is a core feature of her MDVIP-affiliated concierge practice.

Dr. Shamlin-Pace holds memberships in several professional organizations, including the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Physicians, the National Medical Society, the Louisiana State Medical Society, and Quota International of Baton Rouge.

Yes, Dr. Shamlin-Pace served as Chief of Pediatrics at Baton Rouge General Hospital from 2005 to 2007. That leadership role reflects her depth of experience in pediatric medicine.