Meet Our Physicians
Pain Management Physicians in Monroe and Ruston, LA
At Louisiana Pain Care, our interventional pain management team is dedicated to your satisfaction and recovery. You’ll receive one-on-one attention from board-certified, fellowship-trained physicians who offer compassionate care and cutting-edge treatment options.
John Ledbetter, MD
Dr. John Ledbetter received his medical degree from Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Texas. He completed his residency in anesthesiology at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio (UTHSC-SA) as well as fellowships in pediatric anesthesia and pain management at UTHSC-SA.
Dr. Ledbetter was the founding member of the St. Francis Pain Management Center (now Louisiana Pain Care). He is a diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology in both anesthesiology and pain management and is a diplomate of the American Board of Pain Medicine. He has dedicated his practice to helping people overcome pain and the resulting loss of function.
Board Certifications: American Board of Anesthesiology, subspecialty certification in pain management; American Board of Pain Medicine
Vincent R. Forte, MD
Dr. Vincent Forte received his medical degree from Louisiana State University at New Orleans. He completed his residency in anesthesiology at the University of Alabama Hospital in Birmingham and completed a fellowship in pain management at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio.
Dr. Forte is board-certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology as well as the American Board of Pain Medicine. Dr. Forte currently devotes his professional time to helping people from all walks of life overcome their pain and return to their lives.
Board Certifications: American Board of Anesthesiology, American Board of Pain Medicine
J. Hardy Gordon, MD
Dr. Hardy Gordon is a board-certified anesthesiologist and board-certified in pain medicine. After receiving his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia, Dr. Gordon completed his residency training in anesthesiology and perioperative medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina, where he served as chief resident. He then pursued fellowship training in pain management at the University of Alabama-Birmingham.
Dr. Gordon has made numerous presentations in the field of pain management. His main goal is to have his patients return to the activities that they love and enjoy.
In his spare time, Dr. Gordon enjoys hunting in the wonderful Louisiana outdoors and SEC football (he is a previous member of the University of Georgia football team).
Board Certifications: American Board of Anesthesiology, American Board of Pain Medicine