Karl Hanson
Family Medicine
About
Dr. Karl Hanson is a graduate of LSU Medical School and completed his Family Medicine residency at LSU Family Medicine Residency, where he served as Chief Resident. A member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, Dr. Hanson has been practicing since 1987 in Jefferson Parish. After a three‑year tenure at Browne‑McHardy Clinic, he established his solo practice in 1990 and later founded Infinity Health, a Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice dedicated to providing personalized, relationship‑focused primary care without third‑party insurance interference.
At Infinity Health, Dr. Hanson emphasizes a patient‑centered approach that prioritizes continuity of care, longer appointment times, and direct communication. He combines his extensive clinical experience with a commitment to community health, offering comprehensive family medicine services while fostering a supportive environment for his patients.
Credentials
Training & certification
- Medical school
- LSU Medical School in New Orleans (1987)
- Residency
- 1984 - 1987 LSU Family Medicine Residency in New Orleans
- Board certification
- Family Medicine - American Board of Family Medicine
- Designations
- FAAFP
- Years in practice
- 42+ years
- Specialty
- Family Medicine
Licensing
Licensure & registration
- NPI
- 1619971074
- Primary license
- Louisiana · 17687
Practice
Where Dr. Hanson practices
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Infinity Health
Kenner, LA
Professional memberships
- American Academy of Family Physicians · Member
- Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society · Member
Community
Member of the Southern Tradition Barbershop Quartet and avid woodworker; active in local community events and patient education initiatives.
DPC experience
Started DPC: 6/1/2016
Data aggregated from publicly available sources including the NPPES Registry, practice websites, and professional directories.