Miriam Estes Hankins, MD, has joined WK Regional Perinatal Group, part of the Willis Knighton Physician
Network. She is a maternal-fetal medicine specialist who cares for women with high-risk pregnancies and
complex maternal or fetal conditions. She also provides specialized prenatal imaging and counseling and
works closely with patients and their obstetric and pediatric teams to develop individualized care plans.
Dr. Hankins said she chose a career in healthcare “because it combines science, lifelong learning and the
opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. I was particularly drawn to obstetrics because
pregnancy is such an important and transformative time for patients and their families.”
A graduate of LSU Shreveport with bachelor’s and master’s degrees, Dr. Hankins earned her Medical
Doctorate at LSU Health Shreveport. She completed an internship and residency in obstetrics and gynecology
at LSU Health Shreveport followed by a fellowship in maternal fetal medicine at the University of Mississippi
Medical Center.
Married and mother of four, Dr. Hankins and her family are active in the community and their church. They
also enjoy traveling and spending time outdoors.
Dr. Hankins accepts new patients by referral and most insurance plans.