Dr. R. Alden McEwen III, MD

About Dr. McEwen

He started his independent primary care practice after over two years at a fee-for-service practice. Medicine is a second career for him, after work in aviation, logistics and information technology. He completed six years of post-graduate education and worked for 4 years as a house-call physician.

He did a year of general surgery training in New Orleans at the Ochsner Clinic. His anesthesia training lasted two years at the University of Iowa. He spent an additional 3 years training in rural family medicine at Louisiana State University in Bogalusa.

He keeps his own experience as a patient in mind with every patient interaction. He works collaboratively with patients, in line with their values and goals of care. He focuses on evidence-based practice and uses broad cross-field experience to guide medical decisions and prevent overmedicalization of patients.

Patients pay a retainer fee alongside regular health insurance for extra medical services. His women's health and gynecologic services include PAP smears, IUD and nexplanon placement and removal, pregnancy termination and endometrial biopsy. He administers vaccinations in the clinic and dispenses many commonly-prescribed, time-sensitive medications, such as antibiotics and steroids, free of cost directly from the office.

He provides adult and pediatric care and LGBTQIA+ friendly care. Many healthcare needs can be handled over text, email, phone or a virtual visit where appropriate.