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Dr. Paul Hooper Nichols M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
501 Dr Michael Debakey Dr Lake Charles LA, 70601About
Dr. Paul Nichols is a gastroenterologist practicing in Lake Charles, LA. Dr. Nichols specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Nichols performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Ricardo McCall MD555 S Ryan St Lake Charles LA 70601
- Dr. Francis Xavier Bride MD555 Dr Michael Debakey Dr Lake Charles LA 70601
- Dr. Robin Ann Rougeau MD555 South Ryan St Lake Charles LA 70601
- Dr. Frank Marrero MD2770 3RD AVE STE LAKE CHARLES LA 70601
- Dr. Juan Teran M.D.501 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DR LAKE CHARLES LA 70601
- Dr. Nisha B Patel M.D.555 DR. MICHAEL DEBAKEY DRIVE LAKE CHARLES LA 70601
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CHRISTUS ST PATRICK HOSPITALl
524 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY STREET LAKE CHARLES LA 70601LAKE AREA MEDICAL CENTERl
4200 NELSON ROAD LAKE CHARLES LA 70605