Dr. Richard M. Karlin, MD, FACS
Surgeon
433 Plaza St Suite 3 Bogalusa LA, 70427Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Richard Karlin is a general surgeon practicing in Bogalusa, LA. Dr. Karlin 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. Karlin 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
La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1980
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1980
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Breast Cancer
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Hernia
- Cellulitis
- Umbilical Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Sebaceous Cyst
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