— Primary Care · Lafayette, Louisiana
Personalized Primary Care in Lafayette That Puts Your Health First
Annual physicals, preventive care, chronic disease management, and personalized healthcare for families and adults throughout Lafayette and Acadiana.
Same clinic, same providers every visit
Physicals, chronic care & wellness services
Commercial insurance accepted
Located on Kaliste Saloom Road
— Choose Your Path
Our Primary Care Services
Center One Medical of Lafayette is built around three core specialties. Find the one that fits where you are.
— GETTING STARTED
What Is a Primary Care Doctor?
A primary care doctor is often the first healthcare professional you contact for routine medical needs, preventive care, or a new health concern. Primary care physicians provide continuing, comprehensive care and help patients coordinate treatment when a specialist is needed. At Center One Medical of Lafayette, that ongoing relationship spans Family Medicine and Internal Medicine, with Integrative Medicine available for wellness-focused goals.
Instead of seeing a different provider for every concern, having a regular primary care doctor gives you a central point of contact for your health. Over time, your provider becomes familiar with your medical history, medications, risk factors, and health goals.
Primary care may include:
Routine medical exams
Evaluation of new symptoms
Chronic disease monitoring
Health education
Preventive health planning
Treatment of common illnesses
Medication review
Specialist referrals
Your exact care plan will depend on your age, medical history, symptoms, and individual health needs.
— WHY IT MATTERS
Why Having a Primary Care Doctor Matters
Healthcare gets difficult to manage when your information is spread across different clinics, hospitals, and specialists. A primary care doctor helps bring it back together.
A continuing relationship with a provider makes it easier to notice changes in your health over time. Your doctor can review previous test results, follow ongoing conditions, monitor medications, and help you understand which preventive services may be appropriate for you.
Having a primary care physician also gives you a familiar place to start when you experience a new symptom. Your provider can evaluate the concern, recommend an initial course of care, and determine whether specialty treatment is necessary.
Continuity
Greater continuity between appointments and a provider who understands your history.
Prevention
Personalized preventive-care recommendations based on your risk factors.
Coordination
Better coordination with specialists and regular medication reviews.
Consistency
A consistent place to discuss health concerns and long-term goals.
Family medicine is designed to provide first-contact, continuous, and comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families — not a one-time transaction.
— YOUR CARE PATHWAY
Primary Care Services at Center One Medical of Lafayette
Center One Medical of Lafayette provides primary care and wellness services designed to support patients through different stages of their health journey — from routine physicals to chronic disease management and integrative wellness. Tap a service below to jump straight to it.
Annual Physical Exams
An annual physical gives you a scheduled opportunity to discuss your overall health with your provider — even when you're not experiencing a specific illness. It's the visit that catches small issues before they become bigger ones.
During a physical, your provider typically reviews your current medications, personal and family medical history, and recent symptoms, checks vital signs, and looks back at previous lab results and your vaccination history. The exact scope varies by age, health history, and individual risk factors.
Preventive Care
Preventive care focuses on identifying health risks and addressing potential concerns before they become more difficult to manage. The CDC describes preventive care as regular checkups, screenings, vaccines, and counseling that help people make informed health decisions.
Your provider helps determine which services are appropriate based on your age, medical history, family history, current conditions, medications, and lifestyle. Screening recommendations aren't identical for every patient, which is why this stays a conversation rather than a checklist.
Diabetes Management
Diabetes doesn't get managed in a single visit — it requires ongoing evaluation of blood sugar results, medications, nutrition, and related risks over time. The American Diabetes Association notes that most people with diabetes receive the majority of their care in primary care settings.
Your provider helps you understand your treatment plan, monitor how it's working, and screen for related complications such as cardiovascular and kidney risk, coordinating with endocrinology when needed.
Patients should not change diabetes medications or treatment plans without speaking with a qualified healthcare professional.
Heart Care & Cardiovascular Health
Primary care plays a central role in monitoring the factors that most affect cardiovascular health: blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, smoking history, physical activity, and family history. Your provider looks at these together, over time, to understand your actual risk.
According to the American Heart Association, most cardiovascular risk factors are manageable when caught and addressed early — the core argument for a primary care provider who tracks your heart health year over year rather than only in response to a crisis.
Looking for wellness-focused care?
We also offer Integrative Medicine services such as Hormone Therapy, Medical Weight Loss, and IV Hydration — wellness-oriented care that works alongside your primary care plan rather than separate from it.
— ALSO AVAILABLE
Additional Primary Care Services
Alongside the services above, your primary care visit can cover the day-to-day medical needs that come up between annual physicals.
Sick Visits & General Consultations
Not every concern requires emergency or specialty care. A primary care appointment may be appropriate for fatigue, headaches, digestive symptoms, minor infections, allergy symptoms, joint or muscle discomfort, sleep concerns, changes in weight, or mood and stress concerns. This list is not a diagnosis guide — your provider determines the appropriate evaluation based on your symptoms.
Medication Management
Medication management involves more than renewing a prescription. Your provider may review why you take each medicine, how well it's working, whether you're experiencing side effects, and whether different medications could interact. Bring an updated list of prescriptions, nonprescription products, and supplements to every appointment.
Vaccinations & Immunizations
Vaccinations are part of preventive care, and your recommended schedule may depend on your age, health conditions, occupation, travel plans, and prior vaccines. Your provider can review your vaccination history and discuss which immunizations may be appropriate for you.
Specialist Referrals & Care Coordination
Some concerns require evaluation from a specialist — cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, pulmonology, rheumatology, nephrology, or mental health, among others. Your primary care doctor helps determine whether a referral is appropriate and shares relevant medical information with the specialist. Insurance referral requirements vary, so confirm your plan's requirements before scheduling.
— COMMON HEALTH CONCERNS
What Conditions Can a Primary Care Doctor Address?
Primary care doctors evaluate a broad range of preventive, acute, and chronic health concerns. A family physician is trained to provide comprehensive first-contact care and manage many common health issues while coordinating with specialists when necessary.
A primary care appointment may be used to discuss high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, asthma or COPD, cold or flu-like symptoms, minor infections, allergies, digestive problems, headaches, fatigue, sleep problems, joint discomfort, weight concerns, medication questions, mental health concerns, and preventive screening needs.
This does not mean every condition can be treated entirely in primary care. Your provider may recommend testing, follow-up care, or referral to an appropriate specialist.
When Should You Visit a Primary Care Doctor?
Consider scheduling an appointment when you need a routine physical, a preventive-care review, help managing a chronic condition, evaluation of a new symptom, follow-up after a hospital or urgent-care visit, a medication review, a referral, vaccination guidance, or support with health or wellness goals.
You do not need to wait until you're ill to establish a relationship with a primary care physician. Routine visits are an opportunity to discuss health risks and changes that may not seem urgent yet.
When to seek emergency care: Primary care is not a replacement for emergency medical treatment. Call 911 or seek immediate emergency assistance for potentially life-threatening symptoms, including severe difficulty breathing, signs of a stroke, severe chest pain, uncontrolled bleeding, or loss of consciousness.
— KNOW THE DIFFERENCE
Primary Care vs. Urgent Care
Primary care and urgent care serve different purposes — knowing which one fits your situation can save you time and money.
Primary Care
Urgent Care
Builds an ongoing patient-provider relationship
Usually addresses a single immediate concern
Provides routine checkups
Provides treatment for time-sensitive, non-emergency needs
Supports preventive care
Commonly used when regular care is unavailable
Manages chronic conditions
Typically does not provide long-term condition management
Maintains an ongoing health history
May have limited access to your complete medical history
Coordinates referrals and follow-up
May advise follow-up with your regular provider
A primary care doctor is generally the better starting point for routine examinations, preventive care, recurring symptoms, and chronic condition management. Urgent care may be useful for a non-life-threatening concern that needs prompt attention when your regular provider is unavailable. Emergency departments are intended for serious or potentially life-threatening conditions.
— FIRST VISIT
What to Expect at Your First Primary Care Appointment
Your first appointment is an opportunity for you and your provider to establish a clear understanding of your health needs. It typically runs longer than a routine follow-up, since there's more ground to cover.
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Reviewing your medical history
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Discussing current symptoms or concerns
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Reviewing medications and supplements
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Asking about your family health history
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Checking your vital signs
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Discussing previous diagnoses
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Reviewing preventive-care needs
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Deciding whether tests or referrals are appropriate
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Developing a follow-up plan
Not every first appointment includes the same exams or tests — your visit will depend on the reason for the appointment and your individual health history.
What to Bring
Photo identification
Current insurance information
An updated medication and supplement list
Relevant medical records
Previous test results, when available
A list of allergies
Contact information for current specialists
A written list of your questions
Writing down your questions before the appointment can help you remember what you want to discuss.
— MAKING THE DECISION
How to Choose the Right Primary Care Doctor
Choosing a primary care doctor is a personal decision. The right provider should offer appropriate clinical care while making it comfortable for you to communicate openly.
Location
Choose a clinic that's practical to visit for routine appointments and follow-up care.
Communication
Your provider should listen to your concerns, explain recommendations clearly, and welcome questions.
Insurance Participation
Contact both the clinic and your insurance company to verify participation. Network status and costs can change.
Appointment Availability
Ask how the clinic handles routine appointments, follow-ups, prescription requests, and between-visit concerns.
Clinical Services
Make sure the practice offers the services most relevant to your needs, such as preventive care or chronic disease management.
Care Philosophy
Some patients prefer traditional family medicine; others want a practice that also offers integrative wellness services.
— MEET YOUR CARE TEAM
The Providers Behind Your Care
Center One Medical of Lafayette's care team is made up of licensed healthcare professionals who see patients for ongoing primary care.
PHYSICIAN
Dr. Lisa Black, MD
Dr. Lisa Black provides primary care at Center One Medical of Lafayette, working with adult and family patients on routine checkups, chronic disease management, and preventive health planning.
Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
Residency: University Medical Center - Lafayette (Family Medicine)
Board Certification: American Board Of Family Medicine
Years in practice: [to be confirmed by clinic]
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
Alexi Plaisance, FNP-C
Alexi Plaisance, FNP-C, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner on the Lafayette care team, seeing patients for primary care, chronic condition management, and wellness services.
Nursing Education: Nicholls State University
Certification: FNP-C (Family Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified)
Focus areas: Family Medicine
Years in practice: [to be confirmed by clinic]
— OUR PHILOSOPHY
Our Approach to Care
Center One Medical of Lafayette combines traditional primary care with personalized wellness support. The team takes time to understand each patient's medical history, current concerns, and long-term health goals so that care can be planned around individual needs rather than a one-size-fits-all checklist.
In practice, that means visits aren't rushed to a single complaint, follow-up isn't left to chance, and the same providers see you over time — so your history informs every conversation instead of starting over at each appointment.
The practice states that its team focuses on listening to patients, understanding their preferences, and developing individualized care plans that combine conventional Family Medicine and Internal Medicine with select Integrative Medicine services when appropriate.
— WHY CENTER ONE MEDICAL
Why Choose Center One Medical of Lafayette?
Center One Medical of Lafayette offers a patient-centered environment for individuals seeking primary care and personalized wellness services.
A Broad Approach to Health
Routine primary care and annual physicals alongside chronic disease management and selected integrative wellness services — under one roof.
Experienced Healthcare Professionals
The Lafayette location's care team includes Dr. Lisa Black, MD, and Alexi Plaisance, FNP-C.
Local Care in Lafayette
The clinic is located on Kaliste Saloom Road and serves patients throughout Lafayette and the surrounding Acadiana community.
Patient-Centered Planning
The team focuses on listening to patients, understanding their preferences, and developing individualized care plans.
— SERVING LAFAYETTE & ACADIANA
Proudly Serving Lafayette and Surrounding Communities
Center One Medical of Lafayette is located on Kaliste Saloom Road and welcomes patients from across the Acadiana region for primary care, chronic disease management, and wellness services. Whether you're coming from downtown Lafayette or a neighboring community, our care team is convenient to reach for routine visits and follow-up care.
We're proud to serve patients from:
— INSURANCE & PAYMENT
Insurance and Payment Information
Center One Medical of Lafayette accepts commercial insurance plans. Because insurance participation, benefits, and patient costs can change, contact the clinic and your insurance provider before your appointment to confirm current coverage.
Ask About:
Whether your insurance plan is accepted
Whether the provider is in network
Your expected copayment or deductible
Referral requirements
Coverage for laboratory testing
Coverage for preventive vs. diagnostic services
Self-pay options
Payment expectations for wellness services
Insurance coverage for a service does not necessarily mean the service will have no out-of-pocket cost.
— SCHEDULE TODAY
Schedule an Appointment with a Primary Care Doctor in Lafayette
Establishing care with a primary care doctor gives you a consistent place to discuss your health, manage ongoing conditions, and plan appropriate preventive care.
Center One Medical of Lafayette provides primary care and wellness services in a patient-centered setting. Contact the clinic to ask about appointment availability, insurance participation, and the services that may be appropriate for you.
Center One Medical of Lafayette
1700 Kaliste Saloom Road, Building 6, Suite 600
Lafayette, LA 70508
Phone: (337) 252-3099
Medical Disclaimer: This page is intended for general educational purposes and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Health recommendations vary according to individual circumstances. Consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding your symptoms, medications, and treatment options. Call 911 or seek emergency care for a potentially life-threatening condition.
— FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Your Primary Care Questions, Answered
Real questions from patients considering primary care at Center One Medical of Lafayette, grouped by topic.
Medically reviewed by: [Reviewer name, credentials — to be confirmed by clinic]
Last medically reviewed: [date — to be confirmed by clinic]
Page last updated: July 28, 2026
References
— American Academy of Family Physicians — Family medicine: primary care for all ages and stages
— Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — Preventive care, screenings, and checkups
— Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — Vaccines & immunizations
— American Diabetes Association — Diabetes care and primary care coordination
— American Heart Association — Cardiovascular risk factors and prevention
