About
Todd A. Peavy, MD earned his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge in 1993. He then completed his Doctorate of Medicine at Louisiana State University Health and Science Center in New Orleans in 1999. His internship and residency both took place at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital and Louisiana State University Health and Science Center. During his residency, he served as Chief Resident from 2001 to 2002.
Dr. Peavy holds board certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine. He also holds credentials as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist and Medical Technologist. Since 2007, he has served as Laboratory Medical Director at Imperial Health, LLP. His partnership with Imperial Health connects patients to a broad network of specialists across southwest Louisiana. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the Louisiana State Medical Society, and the Calcasieu Parish Medical Society. Dr. Peavy believes that healthcare decisions should involve the patient as a full partner. He takes time to explore the risks and benefits of treatment options with each person he sees.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA - Bachelors of Science, Biochemistry 1993
Medical School
Louisiana State University Health and Science Center, New Orleans, LA - Doctorate of Medicine 1999
Residency
Family Medicine, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital / Louisiana State University Health and Science Center, Lake Charles, LA 2000-2002; Chief Resident 2001-2002
Additional Training
Internship: Lake Charles Memorial Hospital / Louisiana State University Health and Science Center, Lake Charles, LA 1999-2000
Certifications
Who is Dr. Peavy right for?
Dr. Peavy is a strong fit for adults seeking a long-term primary care relationship built on trust and shared decision-making. Patients managing chronic conditions like hypertension, high cholesterol, or type 2 diabetes benefit from his proactive, preventive focus. His connection to Imperial Health gives patients a direct path to specialists when needed. People who value same-day access and direct physician contact, without routing through a nurse practitioner, will feel at home in his practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Peavy focuses on family medicine and preventive care. He treats chronic conditions including type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. He also manages acute illness, coordinates specialist referrals, and guides patients through comprehensive wellness planning.
Yes. Dr. Peavy holds board certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine. He also holds credentials as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist and Medical Technologist.
Dr. Peavy completed his medical degree at Louisiana State University Health and Science Center in New Orleans. He completed both his internship and residency at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital and LSU Health and Science Center. He served as Chief Resident during his final year of residency in 2001 to 2002.
Yes. Dr. Peavy is a partner in Imperial Health, LLP, a multi-specialty physician group serving southwest Louisiana. That partnership gives him direct access to specialists and allows him to coordinate referrals efficiently on behalf of his patients.
Members always see Dr. Peavy directly during office visits. The practice does not route patients to nurse practitioners or physician assistants.
Yes. Dr. Peavy is reachable by phone after hours and on weekends. This access is a core part of the MDVIP membership and allows members to address urgent concerns without waiting for the next business day.
Dr. Peavy treats healthcare as a shared process between physician and patient. He takes time to explain the risks and benefits of available treatment options. He believes patients make better decisions when they fully understand their own healthcare needs.
Dr. Peavy is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the Louisiana State Medical Society, and the Calcasieu Parish Medical Society. He maintains an active role in the regional medical community through his work at Imperial Health.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026