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Amy Shepherd Pruden

Amy Shepherd Pruden, NP

Family Medicine

Telemedicine Visits Available
Accepting New Patients
Online Booking
Video Visit
Need help scheduling? Call 318-966-8600

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Children
  • Teens
  • Adults
  • Adults Over 65

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

About Amy Shepherd Pruden

About The Provider

Amy Pruden is a Family Nurse Practitioner certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners for over 9 years. She is also a member of the Louisiana Association of Nurse Practitioners. Amy received her BSN from the University of Louisiana at Monroe and attended Northwestern State University where she earned her MSN-FNP. She has been a registered nurse for over 17 years which began by serving patients in Labor and Delivery. She strives to build strong relationships with her patients and encourages them to have a voice in their own personal health. She believes that each patient is unique and the care she provides is tailored to meet each patient’s specific needs. Her areas of expertise include offering preventative services and disease management for diabetes, hypertension as well as women’s health services. She enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 children and has a passion for outdoor activities. She is an avid hunter and a baseball loving mom.

Locations

  1. St Francis Primary Care - Royal Ave

Expertise

Education

  • Medical/Professional Education: Northwestern State University School of Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, 2012

Board Certifications

  • Family Nurse Practitioner: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 2012

Insurance

Please contact the doctor's office directly to confirm acceptance of insurance.
Search plans
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna/Coventry (All Products)
  • AmeriHealth Caritas
  • BCBS Medicare Advantage LA
  • Cigna
  • Coventry
  • Coventry National/First Health CCN
  • Gilsbar 360
  • Healthy Blue
  • Humana (All Products)
  • Humana Military/Tricare
  • LA HealthCare Connections
  • LA Healthcare Connections - Medicare
  • Louisiana Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Multiplan/PHCS
  • People's Health
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Shared Health
  • Three Rivers
  • Tribute
  • TriWest
  • UHC Community
  • UHC Medicare Advantage
  • United Healthcare (All Products)
  • Vantage
  • Wellcare
  • Woman's Hospital
  • Zelis

Ratings & Reviews

5 out of 5

323 ratings, 65 reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/26/2026

    I have a very caring nurse practitioner and I would recommend her to anyone. She cares about your feelings and deeply concerned with your health

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/25/2026

    Amy is the best, been her patient for several years.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/16/2026

    Amy always spends time and listens to your concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/7/2026

    Always a good experience with Amy and the staff.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/4/2026

    Amy is great I have referred several family members

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/27/2026

    Amy is the best I've been to. She listens and acts on my issues. She does not rush at all. Fantastic provider

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/20/2026

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/20/2026

    Amy Pruden is the best!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    Amy is a professional & she seems good with people

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/13/2026

    All staff is friendly and very efficient.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/11/2026

    Amy pruden and entire staff are amazing

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/7/2026

    I recommend Primary Royal avenue to all of my friends because Ms Amy is the best.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/17/2026

    Amy spends adequate time and answers all questions and looks for best solution to the issues

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    She was wonderful, very thoughtful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/8/2026

    Very impressed with Amy

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    I left with a clear understanding of my treatment

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/9/2025

    Amy is always so patient and caring!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    Always always leave feeling better after visit

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/18/2025

    Dr. Amy is the BEST!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    Amy is the best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/9/2025

    Amy is ANGELIC!She works so hard with getting to know her patients' concerns!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    Amy is absolutely wonderful. She listens which is had to find these days.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    Always telling everyone how wonderful Amy Pruden, NP when they complain of their provider! So grateful I was referred by a friend to her years ago! She is always compassionate, kind, and patient. The visit never feels rushed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/28/2025

    I love Dr. Amy, been my PCP for over 17 years

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/25/2025

    Excellent care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/20/2025

    Amy is great, I recommend her to anyone I know looking for a PCP.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    Amy has always had great medical advice for me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/4/2025

    Again, good experience. I have recommended this provider to others and some now use this provider as a result of my recommendation.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    Amy is very helpful and always explains exactly what she's doing and why.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/27/2025

    She was appropriately concerned and helpful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/20/2025

    Amy Pruden is very professional, listens very well to my concerns

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    Dr. Pruden is amazing

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    Amy Pruden, so attentive great!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/3/2025

    Very satisfied

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/28/2025

    All good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/28/2025

    All good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    That is why I follow my N.P also a good and professional and caring about her patient

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/18/2025

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/6/2025

    Always compassionate.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/5/2025

    The staff is very professional and nice when I come and Ms. Gloria is the sweetest nurse ever. I love my nurse practitioner Ms Amy Pruden. She just so sweet and caring all the time. She lets you know what going on with you and what's the best option for your care and if she don't know she will do her best to found out. She doesn't mind joking around with you and listening to you about non-medical problem. I'm glad I have her as my nurse

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/30/2025

    All is/ continues to be well

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/18/2025

    Amy is an excellent provider she is very compassionate professional and great bedside manners I love her

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    PA was great! Very informative!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    Amy Pruden is an asset to your Corporation!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    Amy is always so caring and makes me feel like I matter. She is so sweet and compassionate. I love coming to see her. She takes her time and explains everything to me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/14/2025

    Good experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/10/2025

    Amy Pruden, Great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/24/2025

    My provider showed great concern about my care. Updated my prescriptions and took care of my immediate needs. I would recommend her at anytime to anyone in need

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/20/2025

    Amy is the best. I feel like she takes her time with me and really listens to me. I love Amy and would follow her wherever she went.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    Amy Pruden is the best. Would recommend highly

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/5/2025

    They listen to what I had to say

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/30/2025

    Amy Pruden the PA is very helpful and knowledgeable. She's patient and discusses throughly any questions I have.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    My NPAmy always shows concern for my health and gives continued direction. Of course I recommend her to others

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/14/2025

    Amy is the best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/13/2025

    Amy always makes me feel heard. She's the best!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/6/2025

    I have recommended Amy Pruden to a lot of people

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/6/2025

    I never had anything except good care no complaints will recommend anyone

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/5/2025

    Amy was very kind and thorough.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/1/2025

    Great!! Will be back to see NP - Amy Pruden.One of the better Dr office experiences I have had in a while!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/1/2025

    Love love love my care provider thanks Dr pruden

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/25/2025

    Amy has been my PCP since she was at Affinity. It took me a while to find her again but when I did I was happy.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/22/2025

    Amy always goes above and beyond!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/16/2025

    Amy is the best and I am so thankful for her. Best ever.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/16/2025

    Amy Pruden is great. Followed her here from previous provider

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/15/2025

    She is wonderful