Byron Mph Jasper

Dr. Byron Jasper is a board certified family medicine physician and the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Byja Clinic, the first Black-owned Direct Primary Care practice in Louisiana. A native of Houma, Louisiana, Dr. Jasper earned his medica degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and his Master's in Public Health, focusing on Health Systems Management from the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. Dr. Jasper furthered his expertise with fellowships in Community Health Leadership Development at Georgetown University and HIV and Hepatitis C care at Providence Hospital in Washington, D.C.

Dr. Jasper's dedication extends beyond his clinical practice into significant roles focused on advancing community health and educational leadership. This has been achieved through his visionary leadership in founding two highly successful nonprofit organizations: Comprehensive Medical Mentoring Program and Byja Charitable Alliance, Inc.

Dr. Jasper is also an accomplished academic and public speaker, delivering lectures and presentations at many national conferences, including the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Annual Spring Conference and the DPC Summit. He is a sought-after consultant and advisor on clinical topics and health disparities and his work has been recognized with awards such as the 40 Under 40 Young Alumni Award from Xavier University of Louisiana and the Forty Under 40 Award from the Greater Baton Rouge Business Report.

Dr. Jasper is a proud and loving husband, a sports and music enthusiast, and also serves as a DJ for special occasions and private events when he can find the time to do so. You can learn more about Dr. Jasper at www.byja.org.