Zander Cosgrove, MD

Meet Zander Cosgrove, MD

Building Lifelong Relationships Through Comprehensive Family Medicine in Shreveport

Dr. Zander Cosgrove is a family medicine physician providing comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages in Shreveport, Louisiana. He earned his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine and completed his Family Medicine Residency at LSU Health Shreveport. Medicine has long been a part of his life, inspired by his father, who also practiced family medicine. Throughout his education and training, Dr. Cosgrove distinguished himself through academic excellence, teaching, and mentorship, serving as both an anatomy teaching assistant and medical sciences tutor. Today, he helps patients make informed decisions about their health through collaboration, education, and personalized care, building trusted relationships that support lifelong wellness.

Clinical Role and Leadership

As a family medicine physician, Dr. Cosgrove provides comprehensive, evidence-based primary care focused on prevention, chronic disease management, and long-term wellness. His background as a teaching assistant and academic mentor demonstrates a commitment to education that extends to patient care, helping individuals better understand their health and treatment options. Through his training at LSU Health Shreveport and his work serving Northwest Louisiana communities, he helps patients navigate every stage of life, from routine wellness visits to managing complex chronic conditions.

He provides specialized care for conditions such as:

• Diabetes
• High cholesterol
• Asthma and asthma exacerbations
• Joint pain and musculoskeletal conditions
• Preventive health and wellness needs
• Acute and chronic medical conditions
• Adult and pediatric primary care needs

What You Can Expect from Care with Zander Cosgrove, MD

Dr. Cosgrove believes that effective health care begins with listening. Patient feedback consistently highlights his ability to take time with patients, explain medical concerns clearly, identify underlying issues, and create a comfortable, supportive environment. His approach emphasizes collaboration, education, and continuity of care, allowing patients to build a trusted relationship with a physician who understands their health goals and challenges.

You can expect:

• Attentive listening and personalized care
• Thorough explanations of diagnoses and treatment options
• Preventive care focused on long-term wellness
• Shared decision-making and patient education
• Ongoing support through every stage of life and health journey

Advanced Diagnostic Care

Dr. Cosgrove completed extensive residency training at LSU Health Shreveport, gaining experience in preventive medicine, chronic disease management, pediatrics, women's health, and geriatric care. His broad clinical background enables him to diagnose and manage a wide range of health concerns while coordinating specialized care when needed, ensuring patients receive the right care at the right time.

Research, Clinical Insight, and Thought Leadership

While Dr. Cosgrove is focused primarily on patient care, education has been a consistent theme throughout his medical career. During medical school, he served as both an Anatomy Teaching Assistant and a Medical Sciences Tutor, helping future physicians strengthen their clinical knowledge and foundational sciences. These experiences reflect a commitment to lifelong learning, mentorship, and translating complex medical concepts into understandable information for both colleagues and patients.

Commitment to Public Health and Health Equity

Family medicine is built on improving the health of entire communities, and Dr. Cosgrove's training reflects that mission. His work emphasizes preventive care, early detection, chronic disease management, and patient education, helping individuals overcome barriers to better health outcomes. Through his academic mentoring roles and dedication to comprehensive primary care, he has demonstrated a commitment to empowering others through education and accessible medical guidance.

• Dedicated to preventive medicine and health promotion

• Committed to patient education and informed decision-making

• Supports community health through comprehensive primary care and wellness services

Outside the Clinic

Medicine has been an important part of Dr. Cosgrove's life since childhood, inspired by his father, who practiced family medicine. During medical school, he met his wife, also a physician, which further strengthened his appreciation for the impact health care can have on individuals, families, and communities. Outside of caring for patients, Dr. Cosgrove enjoys spending time with his family and pursuing outdoor hobbies, including fishing, motorcycling, and off-roading.