Dr. Jean B. Dorval, MD, FACS
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352 Hospital Blvd Pineville LA, 71361About
Dr. Jean Dorval is a general surgeon practicing in Pineville, LA. Dr. Dorval 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. Dorval provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
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Should I do something with my neck cyst?
If what you call a cyst is within the appendages of the skin or under the skin, a simple excision under local anesthesia is all you need. If it is deeper in the neck or in the thyroid gland, an imaging study with ultrasound will define it well. Aspiration of the content can then be done guided with ultrasound. Analysis will be done and that is the end of it if it is benign. READ MORE
What side effects should I look out for after son's appendectomy?
Appendicitis is a focal infection and the accepted treatment is to remove the appendix (Appendectomy). This procedure presently is done with less invasion of the abdomen (Laparoscopy). Most common complication is wound infection or an abscess. That usually occurs a few days after surgery. The hallmark is fever. There is no long-term side effect after a properly done appendectomy. READ MORE
Painless lump on my thigh. Should I get it removed?
It would be wise to have it removed for analysis. It can be from the skin layers (nevus) or from the skin appendages (cyst). In any case, if the color is not the same as your skin, it is abnormal. READ MORE
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Get to know General Surgeon Dr. Jean B. Dorval, who serves the population of Louisiana.
General Surgeon Dr. Jean B. Dorval currently practices with Huey P Long Medical Center. HP Long Urgent Care provides quality healthcare for adults and children. Their caregivers can treat most urgent care conditions successfully, without a visit to the emergency room. Simply walk in, and you’ll be seen as quickly as possible. They provide experienced medical staff with a strong emergency medicine and primary care background. Convenient weekday and weekend hours, with no appointment needed. Uninsured patients are welcome. Medicaid is also accepted.
Dr. Dorval graduated with his medical degree from the School of Medicine – Wayne State University in 1973, giving him over four decades of experience in his field. After obtaining his medical degree he completed his internship, residency, and fellowship with Lutheran Medical Center.
General surgeons not only perform surgeries for a wide range of common ailments, but they are also responsible for patient care before, during, and after surgery. They are trained to operate on the alimentary tract (esophagus and related organs), abdomen and its contents, breast, skin and soft tissue, and the endocrine system. In addition, general surgeons are expected to have knowledge and experience in surgical critical care, surgical oncology, and trauma.
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