Dr. Michael Kevin Puyau M.D.
Surgeon
500 Rue De La Vie St Suite 407 Baton Rouge LA, 70817About
Dr. Michael Puyau is a general surgeon practicing in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Puyau 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. Puyau 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
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1983
Tulane University School of Medicine 1983
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Hernia
- Cellulitis
- Umbilical Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
- Goiter
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