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Dr. Byron Jasper, MD

DPC Family Medicine physician, Baton Rouge, LA

Byja Clinic

Dr. Jasper founded Byja Clinic, a direct primary care practice, and earned a master's degree in public health.

4700 Millwood Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
At a glance
Practice model
Direct primary care membership
Adult membership
$150 a month for ages 18 to 64, plus a one-time $80 enrollment fee for new adult members

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About Dr. Jasper

Dr. Jasper founded Byja Clinic and serves as its chief executive officer. The clinic describes itself as a direct primary care practice. He earned his medical degree at Tulane School of Medicine and a master's in public health at Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.

He completed his family medicine residency at Baton Rouge General Family Medicine Residency Program. He also completed fellowships in community health leadership at Georgetown University School of Medicine and in HIV and Hepatitis C care at Providence Hospital in Washington, DC. He serves as National President of CMMP.

The organization empowers minority students pursuing health-professional careers. He is also president of BCA, which works on health disparities and healthy lifestyles in vulnerable communities. Dr. Jasper offers free 30-minute consultations where he explains the direct primary care model and how to enroll.

He has written a guide to direct primary care and a children's book.

Without a shadow of a doubt, I will change the world. My only question is will you help me or watch me?
Dr. Byron Jasper

Membership and fees

Membership at Byja Clinic is $75 a month for ages 17 and under, $150 a month for ages 18 to 64 and $110 a month for ages 65 and above.

New adult members also pay a one-time $80 enrollment fee, and every tier includes clinic and telemedicine visits and same or next day appointments.

Basic wound care, stitches, steroid shots, breathing treatments and other common procedures are done right in the office, and the annual physical exam is free for members.

Education and credentials

Degree
MD, MPH
College
Xavier University of Louisiana
Medical school
Tulane School of Medicine
Graduate school
Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
Residency
Family medicine, Baton Rouge General Family Medicine Residency Program
Fellowship
Community Health Leadership Development, Georgetown University School of Medicine, and HIV and Hepatitis C care, Providence Hospital
Professional memberships
American Academy of Family Physicians, Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine
NPI
1104119056

Hospital and practice affiliations

National President, CMMP
President, BCA

Location

4700 Millwood Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
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Recognition and research

Awards

Named the 2026 Family Physician of the Year by the Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians

Publications

Author of "Byja Blueprint: An Introductory Guide to Direct Primary Care For Doctors, Patients, and Businesses"
Author of the children's book "Byja Baby: The Great Ice Cream Shop Rescue"

Media and books

Spoke on a podcast about what makes mentorship relationships succeed
Interviewed in a news story explaining direct primary care as a way to find affordable care

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Questions patients ask

Does Dr. Jasper offer a membership?

Byja Clinic describes itself as a direct primary care practice. Dr. Jasper offers free 30-minute consultations that explain the direct primary care model and the enrollment process.

How much does a membership at Byja Clinic cost?

Children ages 17 and under pay $75 a month, adults ages 18 to 64 pay $150 a month and seniors ages 65 and above pay $110 a month. New adult members also pay a one-time $80 enrollment fee.

Where did Dr. Jasper train?

He earned his medical degree at Tulane School of Medicine and completed his family medicine residency at Baton Rouge General Family Medicine Residency Program. He also completed fellowships at Georgetown University School of Medicine and Providence Hospital in Washington, DC.

Does Byja Clinic offer telemedicine?

The practice offers telemedicine visits, and every membership tier includes clinic and telemedicine visits.

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