Professional Role and Affiliation
Dr. Darrin Menard serves as a Senior Medical Director at Aledade, Inc., a physician-led organization specializing in value-based care and Accountable Care Organizations (ACO). Within Aledade, he is the Regional Medical Director for Louisiana, overseeing the Aledade LA ACO, an independent primary care ACO. He also holds the position of ACO Medical Director and Board Member for Louisiana’s MSSP (Medicare Shared Savings Program) 2016 Enhanced track.
Medical Practice and Expertise
Dr. Menard is a board-certified family medicine physician practicing in Lafayette, Louisiana, with over 30 years of clinical experience. He is the owner of Scott Family Physicians, a practice established in 1998 that emphasizes chronic condition management, preventive care, wellness visits, and pediatrics. His clinical expertise includes management of kidney disease, hypertension, diabetes, obesity treatment, and geriatric medicine, among other family medicine subspecialties such as preventive and sports medicine.
Education and Training
- Medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine at Shreveport (Class of 1995)
- Completed residency at the University Medical Center / LSU Health Sciences Center in Lafayette, LA
Professional Contributions and Engagements
- Featured speaker at Aledade-hosted educational events, including sessions on social determinants of health and primary care best practices, demonstrating active involvement in provider education and leadership.
- Participated in podcasts and discussions on obesity treatment, highlighting thought leadership around contemporary clinical challenges such as medication access (e.g., Ozempic) and stigma reduction.
- Authored blogs sharing insights on transitioning to value-based care, contributing to peer education and practice transformation within the Aledade network.
- His practice earned Million Hearts recognition in 2023, distinguishing it as the only Louisiana practice with this accolade for cardiovascular health initiatives.
Awards and Recognition
- Recipient of CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification (2012), highlighting early adaptation of health IT standards.
- Named Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians (LAFP) Family Physician of the Year in 2017, recognizing clinical excellence and community impact.
- Recognized for Highest Achievement in Kidney Care by the Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians.
- Designated as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor in family medicine.
- His leadership contributed to an Aledade-partnered ACO achieving a 15% savings rate alongside a 91/100 quality score, underscoring effectiveness in value-based care delivery.
Community Involvement and Professional Service
Dr. Menard is actively engaged in his local medical and broader health community. He contributes to healthcare improvement initiatives and participates in medical organizations, including the Primary Care Collaborative. His practice’s community recognition and his personal efforts in coaching patients for optimal health reflect commitment beyond clinical care to population health management.
Contact and Location
- Location: Lafayette / Scott, Louisiana
- Email: dmenard@aledade.com
- Social: [LinkedIn Profile](http://www.linkedin.com/in/darrin-menard-m-d-73b4546b)
This profile indicates Dr. Menard as a seasoned family medicine physician and leader within Aledade’s value-based care framework, with proven success in managing risk-based contracts and improving care quality metrics. His clinical focus on chronic diseases aligns with Aledade’s population health strategies, and his public speaking and publication presence demonstrate ongoing engagement with contemporary healthcare challenges, notably obesity and cardiovascular disease management.
