STEPHEN W. WHEAT, MD - MEN IN BUSINESS - JUNE 2020
Men In Business—June 2020
The recent Coronavirus Pandemic has made the world realize more than ever how important an accurate diagnosis is to patients suffering from any disease or pain. Dr. Stephen W. Wheat is one of the most trusted and skilled diagnostic physicians in the region and has been recognized as one of Louisiana’s Top Docs by Louisiana Life Magazine. He is dedicated to helping patients receive an accurate diagnosis and wants his patients to have the confidence of knowing that they are being heard and diagnosed by one of the most experienced and highest credentialed physicians in the region.
Dr. Wheat specializes in electrodiagnostic medicine and is a charter member of physicians in the country to receive the Certificate of Added Qualification in Neuromuscular Ultrasound from the American Board of Electrodiagnsotic Medicine. This added certification uniquely qualifies Dr. Wheat to diagnose the exact cause of neuromuscular and skeletal pain. He is the only neuromuscular ultrasound certified physician in Northwest Louisiana using ultrasound as a non-invasive, visual approach to diagnosing the cause of neuromuscular and skeletal pain.
Most recently, Dr. Wheat has been recognized as the leader of a team using the cutting edge technology of a hand-held ultrasound to diagnose Hansen’s disease, or leprosy. This new research will help to provide early and accurate diagnosis of this disease that has left its mark on history and that still today affects 3 million people across the world, with 200,000 new cases recorded each year.
In almost 30 years as a physician, Dr. Wheat has performed greater than 14,000 electrodiagnostic procedures and 10,000 neuromuscular and skeletal ultrasound procedures to help diagnose or rule out nerve and muscle disorders. These disorders include carpal tunnel syndrome, sciatic nerve problems, herniated disk disease and unsuccessful neck or back surgery. He is committed to quality, compassionate care and patient satisfaction.
With one of the only accredited labs in the region, Dr. Wheat is one of the most trusted and skilled physicians in Northwest Louisiana and has trained extensively at leading institutions. He now teaches and lectures at some of those same leading institutions. This level of competence enables him to provide a unique service to patients.
Dr. Wheat has offices in Shreveport at 1453 East Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Suite 212, ACS Building #1 (side entry) and in Natchitoches at 138 East 5th St. You can schedule an appointment by calling 318-352-4477. Visit www.wheatmedical.com to learn more.