Dr. Michael Francis Doucet M D
Dermatologist
611 Prudhomme Lane Suite 6 Opelousas LA, 70570About
Dr. Michael Doucet is a dermatologist practicing in Opelousas, LA. Dr. Doucet specializes in skin care. Dermatologists evaluate and manage both common and uncommon skin conditions. These conditions include acne, psoriasis, warts, skin infections, atopic dermatitis, herpes simplex and more. Dermatologists are also experts in more complex skin diseases like impetigo, hidradenitis and milaria. Dr. Doucet diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.
Education and Training
La State Univ Sch of Med In Shreveport, Shreveport La 1983
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1983
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Provider Details
Treatments
- Acne
- Psoriasis
- Eczema
- Dermatitis
- Moles
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Actinic Keratosis
- Skin Cancer
- Birthmark
- Contact Dermatitis
- Rash
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Sebaceous Cyst
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