Dr. Michael W Carpenter M.D.
Surgeon
606 W 11th Ave Covington LA, 70433About
Dr. Michael Carpenter is a general surgeon practicing in Covington, LA. Dr. Carpenter specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Carpenter provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Washington Univ Sch Of Med- St Louis Mo 1989
Washington University of Health and Sciences 1989
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Treatments
- Obesity
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Hernia
- Cellulitis
- Inguinal Hernia
- Goiter
- Sebaceous Cyst
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