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Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer MD

Surgeon

4/5(21)
501 Dr Michael Debakey Dr Lake Charles LA, 70601
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Richard Shimer is a general surgeon practicing in Lake Charles, LA. Dr. Shimer 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. Shimer provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 20 years of experience

Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer MD's Practice location

Practice At 501 Dr Michael Debakey Dr

501 Dr Michael Debakey Dr -
Lake Charles, LA 70601
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Fax: 337-494-6811

2770 3RD AVE STE 120 -
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
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New patients: 337-494-4868
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Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 21 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Surgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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2770 3rd Ave, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
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