Dr. Philip Gachassin M.D.
Surgeon
1000 W Pinhook Rd Suite 204 Lafayette LA, 70503Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Philip Gachassin is a general surgeon practicing in Lafayette, LA. Dr. Gachassin 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. Gachassin 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 1997
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1997
University of South Alabama College of Medicine 2002
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anemia
- Obesity
- Hiatal Hernia
- Acid Reflux
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Hernia
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Practice At 1000 W Pinhook Rd Suite 204
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LAFAYETTE GENERAL SURGICAL HOSPITALl
1000 W PINHOOK RD SUITE 100 LAFAYETTE LA 70503LAFAYETTE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTERl
1214 COOLIDGE AVENUE LAFAYETTE LA 70503