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Gisele McKinney, MD

Location Information
  • Primary Location
    Memorial Obstetrics and Gynecology
    1890 W. Gauthier Rd., Suite 135
    Lake Charles, LA 70605
  • Secondary Location
    Memorial OB Care
    1890 W. Gauthier Rd
    Lake Charles, LA 70605
  • Hours
    Mon: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tue: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wed: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thu: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Fri: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Sat: Closed
    Sun: Closed

    Mon: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    Tue: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    Wed: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    Thu: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    Fri: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Sat: Closed

    Sun: Closed

    Please call 337.562.0510 for more information.

Meet Gisele McKinney, MD

Gisele McKinney, MD is a board certified obstetrician/gynecologist with Memorial Obstetrics and Gynecology. She provides women with comprehensive treatment and preventive care for acute and chronic conditions, pregnancy and family planning, menopause, urinary tract disorders and operative gynecology, including minimally invasive and laparoscopic surgery.

A native of Chicago, Illinois and graduate of Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Dr. McKinney is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and completed her residency at Chicago’s Cook County Hospital. She has been a provider in Lake Charles for the past 16 years and in practice with Memorial for the past 11 years and is the current chair of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department.

Before entering medical school, Dr. McKinney worked as a chemist for Amoco Oil Company in Naperville, Illinois.

Specialties:

  • Pregnancy
  • Family planning
  • Menopause
  • Urinary tract disorders
  • Operative gynecology
  • Minimally invasive surgery
  • High risk pregnancy

Professional Affiliations:

  • American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • National Medical Association
  • American Medical Association
  • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
  • Louisiana Medical Society
Education
  • College
  • Spelman College
    Atlanta, GA
  • Medical School
  • University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine
    Chicago, IL
  • Residency
  • Cook County Hospital
    Chicago, IL
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 have a question about my bill. Who do I contact?
Your Memorial Medical Group bill includes charges for goods and services rendered by your physician. Depending on your care, you may receive separate bills for services such as X-rays or lab work. You may contact our financial services department at 337.494.3265 with any questions or concerns about your bill or to pay your bill by phone. You may also visit the billing and financial services office located at 3050 Aster Street in Lake Charles. It is open Monday – Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
I need to change my appointment. Who do I need to contact?
To make changes to your appointment, please contact your physician's office. For each physician's contact information, click here.
I would like to access my medical records. How do I do that?
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?
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.