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Brenda Gail Hawkins-Givens, APRN, FNP

Nurse Practitioner
4.9/5
113 Ratings 25 Comments
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Ochsner LSU Health - Spring Lake
8445 Line Ave
Shreveport, LA 71106
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1541 Kings Highway
Shreveport, LA
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General Info

Gender

  • Female

Languages

  • English

Primary Specialty

Family Medicine

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Ochsner LSU Health - Spring Lake
8445 Line Ave
Shreveport, LA 71106
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Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport - Academic Medical Center
1541 Kings Highway
Shreveport, LA
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General Info

Gender

  • Female

Languages

  • English

Primary Specialty

Family Medicine
Brenda Hawkins received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Northwestern State University College of Nursing in Shreveport, Louisiana, in 2009. She went on to complete her Master's of Science in Nursing at Grambling State University in Grambling, Louisiana. She is a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner.Brenda Hawkins is board certified by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and has been on staff at Ochsner LSU Health since 2021 and has been practicing as a Family Nurse Practitioner since 2016. Brenda Hawkins, APRN, FNP-C performs wellness exams, treats acute and chronic illnesses Provide specialty procedures and areas of expertise in Hypertension, Diabetes, COPD, Asthma, Well Woman’s exams, Pap smears, Preventative Health screening. Mrs. Hawkins enjoys exercising reading, laughing, spending time with family, volunteering and attending worship in her free time.

Medical School

Northwestern State University - undefined

Certifications

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners - Nurse Practitioner

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Ochsner LSU Health Patient Verified Reviews

4.9/5
113 Ratings 25 Comments

To obtain patient ratings and comments, we partner with Press Ganey, an independent patient satisfaction company that works with more than 26,000 healthcare organizations to improve the patient experience. These patient verified ratings are based on the “likelihood to recommend” physician scores on the nationally developed CAHPS Clinician & Group Survey (CG-CAHPS). Actual top box results for this question are translated to a 1-5 scale, and the star scores are measured on that scale, with 5 being the best score.

April 2025

She is simply da bomb!

April 2025

Excellent

April 2025

I have always been pleased with this NP.

April 2025

I am very pleased with my visit and yes I was involved in the plan of care and all question was answer

April 2025

Brenda Hawkins is awesome, she listens, explains, very knowledgeable and throughout. Always recommended to my family, friends and patients.

March 2025

Brenda is amazing, listened to my concerns, empathized with my issues

March 2025

To see Brenda Hawkins she's awesome

March 2025

I love my primary care doctor and the staff. Ms. Hawkins is the best.

February 2025

Everyone there are really nice

February 2025

If I'm not sure they will try to explain it another way. To make sure I understand.

February 2025

Excellent

February 2025

Good

February 2025

Excellent

February 2025

My doctor Ms Brenda Hawkins gave me a happy dance on my last visit she is a natural medical practitioner and deserves more accolades than I can give

February 2025

I appreciate how she listen and provide best care options for me

January 2025

Brenda Hawkins, NP is the greatest! My appointment was actually farther out but she had a cancellation and got me in earlier! That was awesome! It was my first time meeting her and I was there to establish patient care because I chose her as my PCP! She was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! I love her and I will be referring all my family and friends her way.

January 2025

I love the compassion and concerns Ms. Hawkins shows.

January 2025

I have given my family my Drs information she is ten best

January 2025

I absolutely adore Dr. Hawkins, I appreciate that she listens and addresses each concern that I have. Very professional, explains everything she's doing.

January 2025

Brenda is amazing!

January 2025

Awesome

January 2025

Excellent

December 2024

Professional

December 2024

Ms. Hawkins is very caring and thorough.

November 2024

Love how she care about you and your concerns

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