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Dr. Derek J Metoyer M.D., Family Practitioner
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Dr. Derek J Metoyer M.D.

Family Practitioner

4/5(7)
204 W North St Opelousas LA, 70570
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4/5

About

Dr. Derek Metoyer is a family practitioner practicing in Opelousas, LA. Dr. Metoyer specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Metoyer possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.

Education and Training

La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1995

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1995

Board Certification

Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 23 years of experience

Treatments

  • Diabetes
  • Heart Failure
  • Stroke
  • Pinched Nerve
  • High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Pain
  • Vascular Disease

Dr. Derek J Metoyer M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 204 W North St

204 W North St -
Opelousas, LA 70570
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New patients: 337-948-4445
Fax: 337-948-1118

Dr. Derek J Metoyer M.D.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Metoyer


4.0

Based on 7 reviews

Dr. Derek J Metoyer M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 7 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Family Practitioner 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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