Dr. John Bartels Pope M.D.
Family Practitioner
9425 Healthplex Drive Suite 101 Shreveport LA, 71106Practice Philosophy
Traditional Medicine
About
Dr. Pope is married to Linda Pope; they have one son, and two daughters. He is a long term resident of our community and a member of Broadmoor Baptist Church. Dr. Pope loves the outdoors enjoying both ...
Education and Training
La State Univ Sch of Med In Shreveport, Shreveport La 1988
Louisiana State University Health Shreveport / School of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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