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Biography
Dr. Carstarphen is a native of Selma, Alabama. She attended Washington University in St Louis for her bachelors degree with a double major in Biology and African-American Studies. She then studied Biotechnology at Columbia University in New York where she also worked as a guidance counselor for middle school students in Harlem who were at-risk of not completing high school. She received her medical and public health degrees from University of Alabama at Birmingham, then completed her internship and residency at Tulane Medical Center in New Orleans. She has clinical experience with population health management for high-risk populations and seniors. Dr. Carstarphen is board-certified in internal medicine and has been on staff at Ochsner since 2016. She has a special clinical interest in healthcare disparities, vulnerable populations, barriers to care, and improving the delivery of healthcare to all members of the New Orleans community. In her spare time Dr. Carstarphen enjoys crafting and biking.
Education and Training
Graduate School
University of Alabama
Field of Study: Masters in Public Health
Medical School
University of Alabama at Birmingham - GME
Field of Study: Medical Degree
Residency
Tulane University School of Medicine - GME
Field of Study: Internal Medicine
Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
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Ochsner Patient Verified Reviews
To obtain patient ratings and comments, we partner with Press Ganey, an independent patient satisfaction company that works with more than 26,000 healthcare organizations to improve the patient experience. These patient verified ratings are based on the “likelihood to recommend” physician scores on the nationally developed Medical Practice Survey. Actual top box results for this question are translated to a 1-5 scale, and the star scores are measured on that scale, with 5 being the best score.
Excellent.
Very good.
Professional and attentive staffPatient and personableExcellent Care-detailed
Definitely better in approach to my aging process
Excellent
They were all very attentive and helpful.
I had as always good experiences with that office
Outstanding care and treatment has been provided in phone calls, home visits and actual appointments.
EXCELLENT !
Good
I was very pleased with the treatment I received.
Very thorough.
Above the norm. Excellent ! Knowledgable, caring, articulate, well prepared regardIng this persons history.
Excellent
I'm 82 years old with multiple comobidies and this visit had to do with what my expectations are as a patient regarding treatment moving forward as well as the role my faith plays in my decision making. Dr Carstarphen is extremely compassionate and encourages two way interactions. I dearly appreciate her. Even though I may have to wait a little loner sometimes when she comes in I know I have her complete attention and I doing feel like she's in a guitar to get to her next patient.
I love the respect given to my opinions. My needs were met.
Dr Carstarphen is an excellent clinician who treats the individual asunder not a one size fits all clinician. Thorough and thoughtful. Excellent physician.
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