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Dr. Richard Shimer, MD
General Surgery*
Age 56
4.6 (7 Ratings)
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Dr. Richard Shimer, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Lake Charles, LA.
Dr. Richard Shimer, MD
Lake Charles, LA
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience
Dr. Richard Shimer, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Lake Charles, LA.
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Memorial Surgery & Trauma - Oak Park1717 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70601Monday08:00 - 17:00Tuesday08:00 - 17:00Wednesday08:00 - 17:00Thursday08:00 - 17:00Friday08:00 - 12:00SaturdayClosedSundayClosed
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May 11, 2020
Dr. Shimer has excellent bedside manners. He is compassionate and I'm glad that he's my surgeon. If I ever need surgery, in the future again, he will be the one I call!
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education
Education
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Medical College of Pennsylvania
1997
Board Certifications
Board Certifications
- General Surgery
Residency
Residency Hospital
- Lehigh Valley Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Shimer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shimer's profile.
Dr. Shimer in specializes in General Surgery. See more on Sharecare.
Dr. Shimer frequently treats the following conditions: Gallstones and Cholecystitis and Gallstones. See more on Sharecare.
Dr. Shimer's office is located at 1717 Oak Park Blvd Lake Charles, LA 70601. You can find other locations and directions on Sharecare.
Dr. Shimer provides telehealth services. Please contact the office to determine whether you are eligible.
Dr. Richard Shimer, MD is affiliated with CHRISTUS Ochsner Saint Patrick Hospital and Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.
Yes, Dr. Richard Shimer, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.
Dr. Richard Shimer, MD has a star rating of 4.6/5. See more patient feedback on Sharecare.
Hospital Affiliations
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CHRISTUS Ochsner Saint Patrick Hospital
524 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr, Lake Charles, LA
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Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
1701 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles, LA
