Clayton Runfalo, MD

Dr. Runfalo earned his medical degree from the LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. Following graduation, he completed an internship in rural family medicine with the Bogalusa Medical Center/Our Lady of the Angels Hospital and a residency in family medicine with the Baton Rouge General Hospital. He is board certified through the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Runfalo has served in the Capital area since 2014, including the last several years in Gonzales. He will be one of the main primary care physicians at the new, state-of-the-art Ochsner Health Center in Gonzales that opened in June of 2022. Additionally, Dr. Runfalo will represent Ochsner as the Director of Community Outreach and Development in Ascension Parish.

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Medical Education

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
Field of Study: Medicine

Internship

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
Field of Study: Family Medicine - PGY1

Residency

Baton Rouge General Family Medicine Residency Program
Field of Study: Family Medicine - PGY2, PGY3

American Board of Family Medicine

February 2024

Very pleased with the service provided. Always professional.

January 2024

Very good

While I was not seen timely, I was given more than ample time and attention by Dr. Runfalo. He was very thorough and didn't rush me through

Absolutely loved new primary care doctor

Awesome doctor's

December 2023

My overall experience was very pleasant. Dr. Runfalo is very professional and polite. He is a good listener, makes you feel ant ease, and addressed all my concerns.

Dr Runfalo is always very concerned, caring, and thorough. He is a great health care provider!

Awesome

I am highly satisfied with dr Runfalo

I really like Dr Runfela who takes time to go over everything and to listen

The service was very helpful

Dr Runfollow very polite and helpful and professional

Dr. Runfalo is the most amazing doctor I have ever had!

November 2023

Great experience. I really liked the Podiatrist.

October 2023

My first visit, all was very good

Doctor was wonderful

Dr. Runfalo is a top-tier clinician! I followed him to Oschner and will continue to stay with him no matter where he goes.

September 2023

Dr. Runfalo is great. I actually have already recommended him.

It went great!

Good

August 2023

I have already shared my experience with 3 other people that are looking to change Physicians.

Very pleasant and professional. Also very informative and helpful. I left out of my vist with a very positive outlook on life.

Everything was fine.

April 2024

Dr. Runfalo is a great doctor very kind and caring.

Source: healthgrades

Highly recommended! Sewed my stitches without pain. (And I HATE needles!)

Dr. Runfalo has an extremely nice listening and understanding manner. He is and has been with myself very comprehensive and informative with my health and medical needs. Dr. Runfalo takes much care in keeping up with what is going on with you as the patient. I would highly recommend Dr. Clayton Runfalo to anyone at anytime.

He is very patient, compassionate and knowledgeable. Dr Runfalo has treated me on 2 occasions at urgent care. I would recommend him anytime.

Where did my Dr. Runfalo go?? I recently called his office with OLOL: group in Gonzales Louisiana & found out he is no longer there. I need my doctor!! Where oh where did he go?

Where is Dr. Runfalo? I called for a follow up appointment and the front desk could not tell where he moved too? He is an awesome Dr. and only want to see him! HELP!

Dr . Runfalo is very easy to talk to. His recommendations for speciality Doctors are top notch. He believes in you seeing the best Doctor, even if it's not with the company he works for. He wants the best for his patients. I like that.

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