Baton Rouge doctor named 2026 Louisiana Family Physician of the Year by LAFPBATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge physician has been named the Family Physician of the Year by the Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians. The award recognizes Jasper's years of service to patients, his dedication to family medicine and his contributions to developing the profession for future physicians in Louisiana. He completed his family medicine residency at Baton Rouge General Family Medicine Residency Program and is board-certified in family medicine. The Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians represents more than 1,600 physicians, residents and medical students across Louisiana. The Family Physician of the Year award is considered one of the academy's highest honors and is awarded following nominations from fellow family physicians.