Family Medicine

The American Academy of Family Physicians has established the following definitions to better explain the goals, scope and philosophy of Family Practice or Family Medicine.

Family Practice is the medical specialty which provides continuing and comprehensive health care for the individual and family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family practice encompasses all ages, both sexes, each organ system, and every disease entity. Providers include family physicians, physician’s assistants, and family nurse practitioners.



Family Medicine Locations:


Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group Covington

70411 Highway 21

Covington, LA 70433

Phone: (985) 400-5566

Fax: (985) 400-5570

Brian Galofaro, MD

Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group Prairieville

17609 Old Jefferson Highway Suite C

Prairieville, LA 70769

Phone: (225) 765-5500

Fax: (225) 677-9884

Brandi Fontenot, MD

J. Jacq ues Saunders, MD

Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group Woodlawn

5428 Stumberg Lane Suite A

Baton Rouge, LA 70816

Phone: (225) 756-4100

Fax: (225) 756-4106

Preety Singh, MD

Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group Zachary

18989 Old Scenic Highway

Zachary, LA 70791

Phone: (225) 765-5500

Fax: (225) 306-4456

Carol Swift, MD

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