Dr. Brent Wheeler Allain M.D.
Surgeon
7777 Hennessy Blvd Suite 612 Baton Rouge LA, 70808About
Dr. Brent Allain is a general surgeon practicing in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Allain 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. Allain 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 School of Medicine in New Orleans 2002
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Sleep Apnea
- Hiatal Hernia
- Acid Reflux
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Gallstones
- Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
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