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Dr. Richard L Byrd, MD

  • 7777 Hennessy Boulevard Suite 206
  • Baton Rouge,
  • Louisiana
  • 70808

Specialties

  • Colon Surgery & Rectal Surgery
Gender
Male

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Baton Rouge Information

Baton Rouge, Louisiana is home to 2 practicing colon surgeons & rectal surgeons who have offices in 1 county and the zip code of 70808.

According to 2005 Census estimates, Baton Rouge has a population of 222,064, which gives it a specialist to resident ratio of 1 colon surgeon & rectal surgeon for every 111,032 residents.

Louisiana Information

Louisiana was named after French King Louis XIV, and the state joined the union in 1812. Louisiana’s population is 4,523,628, and Baton Rouge is its capital city. Louisiana has rich cultural heritage that is celebrated at many festivals all over the state. Taste a variety of cuisines, including Cajun and Creole food. Listen to jazz or zydeco music in New Orleans, visit the French Quarter, attend the Mardi Gras in the spring, or take a steamboat trip down the Mississippi River.

According to 2005 Census estimates, Louisiana has a population of 4,523,628. Of this population, 1,132,763 are under the age of 18 and 528,837 are at or above the age of 65.

Colon Surgery & Rectal Surgery Information

Description

Colon and rectal surgery deals with the intestinal tract, the colon, rectum and anal canal. A colon and rectal surgeon diagnoses and treats various diseases of these areas of the body by medical and surgical means. This specialist may deal with other organs and tissues that are affected by intestinal disease, such as the liver, urinary, and female reproductive system.

A colon and rectal surgeon can also diagnose and manage conditions such as hemorrhoids, abscesses and fistulae (infections located around the anus and rectum), Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and other inflammatory conditions. They also use technical procedures to evaluate and treat cancer, polyps, and other anorectal diseases.

 
 

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