Dr. Christopher Sean Sockrider MD
Surgeon
8001 Youree Dr Suite 820 Shreveport LA, 71115About
Dr. Christopher Sockrider is a general surgeon practicing in Shreveport, LA. Dr. Sockrider 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. Sockrider 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
La State Univ Sch of Med In Shreveport, Shreveport La 1997
Louisiana State University Health Shreveport / School of Medicine 1997
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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