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Carlos Choucino, MD

  • Location Information Primary Location
    Moss Memorial Health Clinic
    1000 Walters St.
    Lake Charles, LA 70607
    Hours

    • Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

      Sat-Sun: Closed

      Please call 337.480.8144 for more information.

Meet Carlos Choucino, MD

Dr. Choucino is an internal medicine physician who holds specialized training in clinical infectious disease treatment. In 1996, Dr. Choucino was instrumental in bringing the first clinic to care for and treat patients with HIV/AIDS in southwest Louisiana, the Comprehensive Care Clinic. This clinic continues to care for the community today. He serves as the Medical Director of Infectious Disease and HIV Grants at Lake Charles Memorial Health System and was chosen as the recipient of the Laureate Award from the Louisiana Chapter of the American College of Physicians. This award honors those who have led by example in their unwavering commitment to excellence in medical care, education, research and service to their community. 

Dr. Choucino has over four decades of experience in infectious diseases. He began his medical education with a bachelor's degree from San Marcos University’s School of Biology, followed by a medical degree from San Fernando School of Medicine: San Marcos University. He continued his medical training with an internal medicine residency at the Navy Medical Center at San Marcos University, and an internship and residency at Southern Illinois University. Dr. Choucino then received specialized medical training in clinical infectious diseases with a fellowship at Vanderbilt University.  

Dr. Choucino is a fellow of the American College of Physician and Infectious Diseases Society of America and has received awards from McNeese State University’s School of Nursing in appreciation of his outstanding medical services. He received Memorial’s Golden Stethoscope Award in January 2023. Prior to joining the medical team at Lake Charles Memorial Health System, Dr. Choucino provided care for numerous patients in Peru, South Cameron Memorial Hospital in Cameron, LA, and served as the medical director for the rehabilitation unit at Lake Charles Memorial and St. Patrick’s Hospital in Lake Charles. He has previously served as medical director of Primary Care and Chief of Staff at the former W.O. Moss Regional Medical Center, now known as Moss Memorial Health Clinic.  Dr. Choucino has continued to provide excellent care to the medical community through his academic appointments as an adjunct professor at McNeese State University’s School of Nursing and clinical assistant professor at Louisiana State University’s Family Practice Residency Program. He has published numerous academic works in the field of infectious diseases and has led the field in grant writing and early prevention education.  

Professional Affiliations: 

  • American College of Physicians 
  • Infectious Disease Society of America 
  • HIV Medicine Association 
  • Louisiana/Mississippi ID Society 
  • Calcasieu Parish Medical Society 

Specialties: 

  • Antibiotic treatment 
  • Infectious disease management 
  • HIV/AIDs management 
  • Immunocompromised patient care 
  • Infective hepatitis 
  • Internal medicine management 
  • Skin and soft tissue infections 
  • Tick-borne illnesses 
  • Viral infections 
  • Sepsis and bloodstream infections 

Golden Stethoscope Award

January 2023

Education
  • College
  • San Marcos University: School of Biology
  • Medical School
  • San Fernando School of Medicine: San Marcos University
  • Internship
  • Southern Illinois University
    Springfield, IL
  • Residency
  • Navy Medical Center, San Marcos University
  • Southern Illinois University
    Springfield, IL
  • Fellowship
  • Vanderbilt University
    Nashville, TN
Insurances Accepted:
  • Aetna Health Inc., 
  • Blue Cross / Blue Shield, 
  • Cigna Health And Life Insurance Company, 
  • Hmo Louisiana, Inc., 
  • Humana, 
  • IMA, 
  • Louisiana Health Service & Indemnity Company, 
  • Meritain Health, 
  • Office Of Group Benefits, 
  • Other, 
  • Self Insured, 
  • United Health Care, 
  • United Medical Resources, 
  • Vantage Health Plan, Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I'm a new patient. Can I fill out the paperwork before my appointment?
To help prepare for your first appointment, you can download and print new patient paperwork prior to your visit. Please click Download under Patient Forms above. If you are not able to to do this before your visit, you can fill out paperwork in the office. Please note: some clinics may have other specific forms for new patients in addition to the forms above.
It's my first visit, do I need my medical records from my previous doctor(s)?
If you have seen another physician, it is helpful to have his/her previous office records. A consent for the release of information must be signed and then we can request records from your previous physician.
Do you need my insurance information at the time of my visit?
Yes, we require your insurance card at time of service. We will file all claims to our participating insurance groups. Payment of insurance co-pays, deductibles, and all fees NOT covered by your insurance company are expected at the time of service. Fees may be paid by cash, check or credit card.
Do you need my insurance information at the time of my visit?
Yes, we require your insurance card at time of service. We will file all claims to our participating insurance groups. Payment of insurance co-pays, deductibles, and all fees NOT covered by your insurance company are expected at the time of service. Fees may be paid by cash, check or credit card.
If I call with a question for the nurse or doctor, when can I expect a callback?
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I need to change my appointment. Who do I need to contact?
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I would like to access my medical records. How do I do that?
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Do you need my insurance information at the time of my visit?
Medical records can be accessed through the Follow My Health or the My MMG patient portals. You can request a copy of your medical records by calling 337.494.3149 or faxing a request to 337.494.3148. To learn more about accessing your records or to complete a Request for Information, click here.