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Direct Primary Care
Sports Medicine

Louisiana Sports and Wellness

Quick Facts

Membership Price Range$150/month (Ages 18-64) + $100 Sign-up Fee | $125/month (Ages 65+) + $100 Sign-up Fee
Practice TypeDirect Primary Care
LocationBaton Rouge
DoctorsDonald Carson DO, Sports Medicine
Telehealth TypeTelemedicine visits
Telehealth AvailableYes

About

At Louisiana Sports and Wellness, Dr. Donald Carson delivers sports medicine and primary care under a direct primary care model. The Baton Rouge practice stands as the only Sports Medicine DPC practice in the city. Dr. Carson brings board certification and fellowship training in sports medicine to every patient relationship.

The practice serves a wide range of patients, from those managing chronic conditions to athletes pursuing peak performance. Members reach Dr. Carson directly by phone, text, or email around the clock. Services span acute and chronic care, regenerative injection therapies, hormone management, aesthetic treatments, and gut health. Louisiana Sports and Wellness operates on a month-to-month membership with no contracts and no copays.

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Membership

$150/monthly

Membership Details

Ages 18-64: $150/month + $100 sign-up fee. Ages 65+: $125/month + $100 sign-up fee. No copays. Month-to-month membership, no contract. Medicare patients unable to be seen at this time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Membership costs $150 per month for patients ages 18 to 64, plus a one-time $100 sign-up fee. Patients ages 65 and older pay $125 per month with the same $100 sign-up fee. The membership includes no copays and covers most in-office procedures and direct access to Dr. Carson.

Members receive direct access to Dr. Carson by phone, text, and email around the clock. The membership covers most in-office procedures, same-day appointments, extended visits, and specialty lab result consultations at no additional cost. Members also receive discount pricing on in-office injection therapies.

No. Louisiana Sports and Wellness does not accept insurance for medical visits or consultations. The monthly membership fee covers your care. Members can still use insurance for services outside the clinic, such as imaging, specialist visits, surgeries, or hospital stays.

Yes. Membership is not a substitute for health insurance. Louisiana Sports and Wellness recommends that members carry a major medical plan and a health savings account to cover emergencies, hospitalizations, and specialist referrals the practice cannot provide directly.

No. Louisiana Sports and Wellness operates on a month-to-month membership with no long-term contract. Members who wish to cancel provide 30 days notice. Patients who leave and later re-enroll pay a re-enrollment fee.

Yes. Louisiana Sports and Wellness offers same-day appointments for members. All visits are by appointment only, which keeps scheduling efficient and wait times minimal.

Yes. Dr. Carson offers telemedicine visits for members who need remote consultations. Members can also reach him directly by phone, text, or email outside of scheduled appointment times.

The practice accepts patients ages 18 and older on a month-to-month basis. Patients ages 65 and older qualify for a reduced membership rate. Medicare patients cannot join at this time. Patients age 17 and under, as well as former patients, should contact Dr. Carson directly to discuss availability.

Yes. Louisiana Sports and Wellness is the only Sports Medicine direct primary care practice in Baton Rouge. The practice combines sports medicine expertise with the accessibility and affordability of the DPC model.

Louisiana Sports and Wellness pairs sports medicine fellowship training with a direct primary care model. Dr. Carson keeps his patient panel small so members receive longer visits and direct physician access. The practice focuses on proactive health, not just treating illness, and offers services ranging from regenerative injection therapies to aesthetic care and hormone management.

Practice last updated April 11, 2026