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I graduated from Tulane School of Medicine in New Orleans before beginning training at the Louisiana State University Family Medicine Residency Program. I am currently an assistant professor at the same residency program. I also practice telemedicine, which lets me connect with patients across the country!
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Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Family Medicine
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United States: Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Utah
Doctor Q&A
47 Answers
21 Agrees
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kelsey Phelpsanswered
Family Medicine 11 years experience
Dried bood: There is a very low risk of any disease transmission in this manner. However, it is always a good idea to wear gloves or otherwise protect yourself wh... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kelsey Phelpsanswered
Family Medicine 11 years experience
Sexual health: The risk of becoming pregnant in this case is very low. However, you are still at risk of contracting STDs from oral sex, such as gonorrhea, chlamydia... Read More
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A 17-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kelsey Phelpsanswered
Family Medicine 11 years experience
Abdominal Pain: Hi there, thanks for writing in! When you have severe abdominal pain, it's usually best to be seen by a doctor in person. Abdominal pain, especially w... Read More
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A 32-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kelsey Phelpsanswered
Family Medicine 11 years experience
Eye doctor: You can go to an ophthalmologist (eye doctor) for an eye test. If you want just a visual acuity test (meaning to check if you need glasses/contacts), ... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kelsey Phelpsanswered
Family Medicine 11 years experience
Possible anemia: The urge to chew ice, or more generally the urge to chew non-food items, is known as pica. This can be a sign of iron deficiency anemia, which may be ... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kelsey Phelpsanswered
Family Medicine 11 years experience
How long?: How long has this been going on? If it is a chronic problem, you may have a problem with your gallbladder, which can be investigated with an ultrasoun... Read More
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A 41-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kelsey Phelpsanswered
Family Medicine 11 years experience
Bartholin cyst: You need to be examined in person by your general practitioner or gynecologist. Bartholin cysts can become infected, needing antibiotics and sometimes... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kelsey Phelpsanswered
Family Medicine 11 years experience
Not at all: A hypoechoic liver lesion, which is something seen on ultrasound, can arise from a number of things, both benign and malignant. The most common cause ... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kelsey Phelpsanswered
Family Medicine 11 years experience
Yes, be seen: Yes, if your swelling and pain worsening, you should be evaluated in person. Your GP will decide whether or not you need an xray.
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A 40-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kelsey Phelpsanswered
Family Medicine 11 years experience
HIV transmission: There would be a very low risk of HIV transmission in this case, unless the ejaculate or other bodily fluid came into contact with a cut or a break in... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Kelsey Phelpsanswered
Family Medicine 11 years experience
Gum disease: It sounds like you may have gum disease or possibly a gum infection. You need to see a dentist as soon as possible.
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A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kelsey Phelpsanswered
Family Medicine 11 years experience
See your doctor: In general, when upper respiratory symptoms have been going on for a week and a half or longer, it's a good idea to be seen by your doctor for an in-p... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kelsey Phelpsanswered
Family Medicine 11 years experience
Daily headaches: Without knowing what medications you are taking, it is difficult to give advice on next steps. I recommend follow up with your PCP or neurologist for ... Read More
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A 32-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kelsey Phelpsanswered
Family Medicine 11 years experience
Hygiene: With good daily hygiene, such as washing with soap and water and fully drying the area, hair removal is not necessary to reduce odor and sweating.
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A 39-year-old female asked:
Can a n abdominal/pelvis ct scan with contrast see a bowel obstruction in large and small intestine?
Dr. Kelsey Phelpsanswered
Family Medicine 11 years experience
CT Scan: Yes, a CT scan with contrast of the abdomen and pelvis will typically show a bowel obstruction in the intestines, if there is one present. Thanks for ... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kelsey Phelpsanswered
Family Medicine 11 years experience
UTI: Sulfamethoxazole, or Bactrim, is indeed a good antibiotic for a UTI (in general). It should always be prescribed by a physician and you should take th... Read More
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A 20-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kelsey Phelpsanswered
Family Medicine 11 years experience
GP or Gynecologist?: A general practitioner will typically be able to help with these symptoms by doing a vaginal exam and possibly running tests. A gynecologist will also... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kelsey Phelpsanswered
Family Medicine 11 years experience
Yes!: Yes, flonase and NyQuil are just fine to take together.
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A 35-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kelsey Phelpsanswered
Family Medicine 11 years experience
NSAIDs: Anti inflammatories, such as ibuprofen and tylenol, taken as directed on the bottle, should help with your symptoms. You can also talk to your doctor ... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kelsey Phelpsanswered
Family Medicine 11 years experience
Drug interactions: Taking Seroxat (Paxil) and Wellbutrin XL together may increase levels of Seroxat, which can lead to risk of seizures and other adverse effects. This d... Read More
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A 53-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kelsey Phelpsanswered
Family Medicine 11 years experience
Blurred vision: Exposure to HIV or herpes is unlikely to cause blurred vision, especially after only 1 week. You should follow up with an eye doctor or your general p... Read More
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A 34-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kelsey Phelpsanswered
Family Medicine 11 years experience
Risk of side effects: Long term use of a nexium can lead to many adverse effects, including gastrointestinal infections/colitis, malabsorption of vitamins, decreased calciu... Read More
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A 58-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kelsey Phelpsanswered
Family Medicine 11 years experience
See your doctor: It sounds like you need to be seen by your doctor for an in-person exam. You can also try over the counter pain medications, such as tylenol and ibupr... Read More
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A male asked:
Dr. Kelsey Phelpsanswered
Family Medicine 11 years experience
Pepto: Yes, it is safe to take pepto bismol in that time frame.
Be well!
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kelsey Phelpsanswered
Family Medicine 11 years experience
Safe: Yes, this should be safe. You should always avoid looking directly at laser pointers, but looking at it for short periods of time while pointed at a w... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kelsey Phelpsanswered
Family Medicine 11 years experience
Hep C Transmission: Incubation period refers to the time between when you contract the virus, and the time that you start showing symptoms. Hepatitis C has a long incubat... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kelsey Phelpsanswered
Family Medicine 11 years experience
Irritation: Many at-home hair removal methods, such as Nair, can cause significant vaginal irritation and redness. It is important not to get any of these substan... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kelsey Phelpsanswered
Family Medicine 11 years experience
Yes: Yes, zyrtec is safe to use during pregnancy.
Be well!
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A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kelsey Phelpsanswered
Family Medicine 11 years experience
Skin lesion: If you have a mole or other skin lesion that has changed in shape (such as seeming to "split"), it's very important to have it evaluated by a dermatol... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kelsey Phelpsanswered
Family Medicine 11 years experience
OCP absorbed: Yes, your birth control pill should have been absorbed just fine in that time period.
Thanks for the question!
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A 44-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kelsey Phelpsanswered
Family Medicine 11 years experience
Osteoarthritis: In simple terms, these are all signs of osteoarthritis, a chronic, degenerative, and common form of arthritis. Think of it as "wear and tear" of your ... Read More
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268 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 36-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kelsey Phelpsanswered
Family Medicine 11 years experience
Pregnancy: It's always a good idea to visit your OB/GYN or GP prior to conceiving. He or she can do a full check up and help make sure you're in the best state o... Read More
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A 32-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kelsey Phelpsanswered
Family Medicine 11 years experience
Turmeric: Turmeric isn't known to cause infertility in men but there aren't any studies looking at that specific issue. It is likely safe to take a small amount... Read More
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282 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 48-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kelsey Phelpsanswered
Family Medicine 11 years experience
Need a prescription: Unfortunately, the answer is no. There is no over the counter medication to treat blood pressure. The best thing you can do is keep a log of your bloo... Read More
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271 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 63-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kelsey Phelpsanswered
Family Medicine 11 years experience
Plantar fasciitis: Plantar fasciitis rarely goes away on it's own without treatment. It is treated with anti inflammatories (such as ibuprofen), stretching exercises, ic... Read More
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A 32-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kelsey Phelpsanswered
Family Medicine 11 years experience
Urination: Sitting up or standing down to urinate does not affect health.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kelsey Phelpsanswered
Family Medicine 11 years experience
Hot compresses: Hot compresses (such as a hot washcloth) held to the area can help an ingrown hair come to a head, as well as topical antibiotic ointment. It's import... Read More
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A 63-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kelsey Phelpsanswered
Family Medicine 11 years experience
Hand Pain: Surgery can lead to pain that persists weeks or even months after a procedure, as well as stiffness in the joints. However, if you are having worsenin... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Kelsey Phelpsanswered
Family Medicine 11 years experience
Yeast infection: It sounds like you might have a yeast infection, also known as vaginal candidiasis. You should either go see your doctor to be evaluated or call in to... Read More
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283 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kelsey Phelpsanswered
Family Medicine 11 years experience
Coconut oil: Coconut oil is indeed a sperm-friendly natural lubricant. It is not likely to affect either sperm count or sperm motility.
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A 45-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kelsey Phelpsanswered
Family Medicine 11 years experience
No need to worry: If you keep the area clean with soap and water, it is unlikely to become infected. It sounds like you're doing everything just right! If you notice in... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kelsey Phelpsanswered
Family Medicine 11 years experience
Not a good idea: The maximum dose of flexeril is 10mg per dose, and the daily maximum is 10mg every 8 hours. You should not take more than 10mg at one time. If your ba... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kelsey Phelpsanswered
Family Medicine 11 years experience
Infection: You may have a urinary tract infection or possibly a vaginal infection. You should get in touch with your doctor to discuss your symptoms and possibly... Read More
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283 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 40-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kelsey Phelpsanswered
Family Medicine 11 years experience
See doctor: If your pain us unbearable and your bleeding is becoming very heavy, you should be seen for an in-person exam as soon as possible.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kelsey Phelpsanswered
Family Medicine 11 years experience
Abdominal pain: Thanks for writing in! Yes, I would recommend going to the ER. The symptoms you describe could be a sign of something very serious and should be evalu... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kelsey Phelpsanswered
Family Medicine 11 years experience
Any cream: Your wife is free to use any body cream that she likes best! Body cream will not affect her diabetes.
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A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kelsey Phelpsanswered
Family Medicine 11 years experience
Apple Cider Vinegar: Soaking your feet in apple cider vinegar is unlikely to have any bad effects. However, I would not recommend soaking your genitals in vinegar. It can ... Read More
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thank you. My GP did say it was arthritis and suggested a steroid injection for pain relief. I was just unsure of what type of arthritis when read the paperwork she gave...Read More
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Ok, thanks for the advice.
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Your answer was very helpful! Thanks :)
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Tulane University School of Medicine, LA
Graduated 2012MD
Residency
LSU HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER - SHREVEPORT
Completed 2015
Awards
Program Directors award, American Heart Association
TOP DOCTOR, First Place, The Metairie Region - 2018
TOP FAMILY PHYSICIAN, First Place, The Metairie Region - 2018
Affiliations
LSU Bogalusa Medical Center
Publications
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