Meet Mohammed Sarwar, MD
Dr. Sarwar is an internist and primary care physician at Lake Charles Memorial Health System. He sees patients at Moss Memorial Health Clinic on Walters Street in Lake Charles.
A primary care physician is often the first medical professional you see when you're sick. They are specifically trained to act as personal doctors, providing long-term, comprehensive care. Internists see adult patients to diagnose and treat a variety of issues – from colds and flu to managing chronic diseases, like hypertension and diabetes. Primary care physicians, like Dr. Sarwar, are also the access point to specialty care, like cardiology, orthopedics, and surgical services.
Along with treating a variety of chronic adult diseases, Dr. Sarwar has a particular interest and extensive training in diabetes care. Dr. Sarwar has served as the Director of the Diabetes Clinic and a member of the Diabetic Disease Control Committee at LSU W.O. Moss. He is certified as a diabetic-preferred provider by the American Diabetic Association and has also been certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance for achieving quality care in diabetes and has won multiple awards of excellence in diabetes care from Louisiana State University.
Dr. Sarwar holds a bachelor's degree from Adam Jee Science College and began his medical training at Dow Medical College, where he received distinction for his academic performance in math, physics, biology, and chemistry. He then continued to postgraduate medical training with an internship at the Civil Hospital Dow Medical College and a residency at Brook Dale University Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York.
He is a fellow of the American College of Physicians, a member of the Louisiana Medical Society, and the Calcasieu Parish Medical Society. Dr. Sarwar was also awarded the Golden Stethoscope Award in 2023 for providing excellence in patient care, customer service, communication and teamwork.
Specialties:
- Acute and chronic disease management for adults
- Acute Illness
- Cardiovascular disease
- Diabetes management
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Lifestyle medicine
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Wellness/preventative care
Special Clinical Interest and Training:
- Diabetes management
Professional Affiliations:
- American College of Physicians - Fellow
- Louisiana Medical Society
- Calcasieu Parish Medical Society
- 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.