26 Results forGeneral Surgeons near Lake Charles, LA
Learn more about General Surgeons and how to choose the right one for you
Learn more about General Surgeons
A general surgeon specializes in the surgical care of diseases, injuries and deformities affecting the abdomen, breasts, digestive tract, endocrine system, and skin. General surgeons treat many conditions affecting adults and children, including appendicitis, bowel obstruction, breast and colon cancer, gallstones, hernias, and pancreatitis.
A general surgeon typically:
- Evaluates the patient's medical history and determines if surgery is necessary
- Teaches patients the surgical procedure to be performed, how to prepare for surgery, and what to expect during recovery
- Orders and interprets laboratory and imaging tests and prescribes medications
- Performs exploratory procedures, such as endoscopy, colonoscopy and laparoscopy
- Performs a variety of surgeries, such as appendectomy, weight loss surgery, bowel obstruction repair, gallbladder removal, hemorrhoid repair, hernia repair, mastectomy, and thyroidectomy
General surgeons may also be known by their area of expertise, such as gastrointestinal surgeon, cancer surgeon, or trauma surgeon. General surgeons may also be referred to simply as a surgeon.
There are 26 specialists practicing General Surgery in Lake Charles, LA with an overall average rating of 4.3 stars. There are 9 hospitals near Lake Charles, LA with affiliated General Surgery specialists, including Christus Ochsner Saint Patrick Hospital, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital and West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital.
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Dr. Darin Doumite, MD
Specialty: General Surgery2770 3rd Ave Ste 120Lake Charles, LA 706011.9 miles awayDr. Justin Rudd, MD
Specialty: General Surgery501 DOCTOR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DRLake Charles, LA 706010.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
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Specialty: General Surgery2770 3rd Ave Ste 120Lake Charles, LA 706011.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
- Patients found trustworthy
Dr. Jerome Schrapps, MD
Specialty: General Surgery4150 Nelson Rd Bldg BLake Charles, LA 706053.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Richard Shimer, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1717 Oak Park BlvdLake Charles, LA 706011.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. William Moss, MD
Specialty: General Surgery4150 Nelson Rd Ste GLake Charles, LA 706053.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Matias Nauts, DO
Specialty: General Surgery401 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr Ste 100Lake Charles, LA 706010.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Walter Ledet Jr, MD
Specialty: General Surgery914 Cypress StSulphur, LA 706638.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Niazy Selim, MB CHB
Specialty: General Surgery524 Doctor Michael Debakey DrLake Charles, LA 706010.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Stephen Castleberry, MD
Specialty: General Surgery914 Cypress StSulphur, LA 706638.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Thomas Strong, MD
Specialty: General Surgery4150 Nelson Rd Ste 1Lake Charles, LA 706053.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Keith Chung, MD
Specialty: General Surgery4150 Nelson Rd Ste GLake Charles, LA 706053.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Matthew Ayo, MD
Specialty: General Surgery914 Cypress StSulphur, LA 706638.7 miles awayDr. Lucien Moss, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1701 Oak Park BlvdLake Charles, LA 706011.9 miles awayDr. William Seale, MD
Specialty: General Surgery914 Cypress StSulphur, LA 706638.7 miles awayDr. Ronald Kober, MD
Specialty: General Surgery631 Doctor Michael Debakey DrLake Charles, LA 706010.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Explains conditions well
- Patients found trustworthy
Dr. Deiadra Garrett, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1890 W Gauthier Rd Ste 115Lake Charles, LA 706056.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. John Cocchiara, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1739 RYAN STLake Charles, LA 706010.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Joseph O'Donnell, MD
Specialty: General Surgery4150 Nelson Rd Ste GLake Charles, LA 706053.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Andrew Wright, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1701 Oak Park BlvdLake Charles, LA 706011.9 miles awayDr. Sai Konda, MD
Specialty: General Surgery401 Doctor Michael Debakey DrLake Charles, LA 706010.7 miles awayDr. Thomas Rossowski, MD
Specialty: General Surgery2750 Aster StLake Charles, LA 706011.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. John McElveen Jr, MD
Specialty: General Surgery4750 Nelson Rd Ste 100Lake Charles, LA 706054.0 miles awayDr. Thomas McCalla, MD
Specialty: General Surgery816 W Bayou Pines DrLake Charles, LA 706011.2 miles awayDr. Eric Linville, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1717 Oak Park BlvdLake Charles, LA 706011.9 miles awayDr. Travis Spears, MD
Specialty: General Surgery1717 Oak Park Blvd Fl 2Lake Charles, LA 706012.0 miles away