Dr. Shorter has a special interest in back pain, minimally invasive spine surgery, and spinal stenosis. He accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, and Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, as well as other insurance carriers. Before completing his residency at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Shreveport, Dr. Shorter attended medical school at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport. He is affiliated with St. Anthony's Hospital, Northside Hospital, and BayCare Health System.