Dr. Louis R. Barfield MD
Surgeon
7777 Hennessy Blvd Suite 206 Baton Rouge LA, 70808About
Dr. Louis Barfield is a general surgeon practicing in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Barfield 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. Barfield 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
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans MD 2004
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1997
Board Certification
Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Colon & Rectal SurgeryABCRS
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Vaginal Prolapse
- Colon Cancer
- Genital Warts
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Vascular Disease
Fellowships
- Colon Rectal Surgery, Schumpert Medical Center
Hobbies / Sports
- Running, Sports, Weightlifting, Family and his 5 kids
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