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Matthew Scroggs, MD

  • Location Information Primary Location
    Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for Women
    1900 W. Gauthier Rd.
    Lake Charles, LA 70605
    Hours
    • 24/7

      Please call 337.480.7000 for more information.

Meet Matthew Scroggs, MD

Matthew Scroggs, MD, is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist with the Memorial Medical Group.

Dr. Scroggs is a biology graduate of East Tennessee State University and received his medical degree from University Tennessee College of Medicine. His post graduate training includes an internship at the University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville and a residency at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis.

Dr. Scroggs is a Diplomat of American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a member of the American Institute of Minimally Invasive Surgery. He also received the Physician’s Recognition Award from The American Medical Association in 2018.

After providing obstetrics and gynecology services and delivering hundreds of babies through his medical practice in Lake Charles for over 20 years, Dr. Scroggs now serves as a laborist at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for Women.  

A laborist is a certified OB/GYN who is dedicated to delivering babies and responding to OBGYN emergencies. Laborists provide a vital service to support your OBGYN during the labor process, enhancing patient safety and improving outcomes.   

Laborists step in when called upon by other OB/GYN s who are navigating their time between overseeing labor and delivery, performing gynecological surgeries, and seeing patients in their clinic. Laborists do not schedule patient appointments, their task is to lend a helping hand when needed. Experienced laborists, like Dr. Scroggs, ensures that mothers will receive the highest level of compassionate and expert care during the labor process. Having a full-time laborist on staff in one of southwest Louisiana's premier birthing facilities continues mission of providing comprehensive care to women, mothers and babies in our community. 

Education
  • College
  • East Tennessee State University
    Johnson City, TN
  • Medical School
  • University of Tennessee College of Medicine
    Memphis, TN
  • Internship
  • University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville
    Knoxville, TN
  • University of Tennessee Health Science Center
    Memphis, TN
  • Residency
  • University of Tennessee Health Science Center
    Memphis, 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?
Our physicians and nurses are with patients throughout the day, so it is usually not possible for them to immediately answer phone calls. We will return your call as soon as possible. To help us get back to you quickly leave your full name, date of birth, reason for the call and current phone number.
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.