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Gurjot Basra, MD

Location Information
  • Primary Location
    Memorial Rheumatology
    2800 2nd Avenue, Ste. C
    Lake Charles, LA 70601
    Hours
    • Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
      Sat-Sun: Closed

      Please call 337.480.8994 for more information.

Meet Gurjot Basra, MD

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Dr. Gurjot Basra is a board certified rheumatologist. Dr. Basra received her medical degree from Mata Gujri Memorial Medical College in India. She then came to the United States where she completed her internal medicine residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston where she received the award for Outstanding 2nd Year Resident and was named a Top 5 intern.

She went on to complete her rheumatology fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, during which time she received
additional training in musculoskeletal ultrasound through the Ultrasound School of North American Rheumatologists (USSONAR). She is board certified in internal medicine and rheumatology through the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Dr. Basra is a member of the American College of Physicians and the American College of Rheumatology. Much of her research has been published in medical journals such as The Rheumatologist and Arthritis and Rheumatism.

Specialties:

  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Gout
  • Lupus
  • Sjogren’s Syndrome
  • Osteoporosis
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Vasculitis
  • Mixed connective tissue disease
  • Polymyalgia rheumatica
  • Giant cell arteritis

Professional Affiliations:

  • American Board of Internal Medicine
  • American College of Physicians
  • American College of Rheumatology

Education
  • Medical School
  • Mata Gujri Memorial Medical College
  • Residency
  • University of Texas Medical Branch
    Galveston, TX
  • Fellowship
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    Houston, TX
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?
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I have a question about my bill. Who do I contact?
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I would like to access my medical records. How do I do that?
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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.