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Specialty iconSpecialtiesSurgery
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Location iconLocationLake Charles, LA
BioiconBio:
With over 26 years of surgical expertise, this dedicated general surge...
ExperienceiconExperience:
25+ years
Language SpokeniconLanguage Spoken:
English
Common TreatmentsiconCommon Treatments:
Abdominal Hernia
Rectal, Abdomen, Small Intestines, Or Colo...
Ventral Hernia
Appendicitis
Hemorrhoids
See More
Institutes AttendediconInstitutes Attended:
MCPHSM, 
LVHN, 
ABS, 
LA, 
OSS
CertificatesiconCertificates:
MD, 
Res, 
ABS Cert, 
LA Lic, 
PA Lic
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Common TreatmentsiconCommon Treatments:
Abdominal Hernia
Rectal, Abdomen, Small Intestines, Or Colo...
Ventral Hernia
Appendicitis
Hemorrhoids
See More
Institutes AttendediconInstitutes Attended:
MCPHSM, 
LVHN, 
ABS, 
LA, 
OSS
CertificatesiconCertificates:
MD, 
Res, 
ABS Cert, 
LA Lic, 
PA Lic
specOverview
Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer, MD, is a highly experienced general surgeon based in Lake Charles, Louisiana, with over 26 years in the medical field. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Pennsylvania in 1997 and completed his residency in General Surgery at Lehigh Valley Hospital. Dr. Shimer is distinguished by his commitment to exceptional patient care, evidenced by his compassionate bedside manner and strong patient recommendations....
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Christus Lake Area Hospital
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Address:

2770 3rd Ave Ste 120, Lake Charles, LA 70601
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Phone:

(337) 494-4868

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Fax:

(337) 494-4870

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NPI/License numbericonNPI/License number:
1508832924
ExperienceiconExperience:
25+ years
Language SpokeniconLanguage Spoken:
English
Hospital AffiliationsiconHospital Affiliations:
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
Christus Lake Area Hospital
Christus Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital Southwe...
West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital
SpecialtiesiconSpecialties:
Surgery
General Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Common TreatmentsiconCommon Treatments:
Abdominal Hernia
Rectal, Abdomen, Small Intestines, Or Colo...
Ventral Hernia
Appendicitis
Hemorrhoids
See More
Education IconEducation & Certifications:
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PA State Medical License
Oss Health of Pennsylvania2002
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Residency in Dental Surgery
Lehigh Valley Health Network1997-2002
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Medical Degree
Mcp Hahnemann School of Medicine1997
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General Surgery Certification
American Board of Surgery
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LA State Medical License
State of Louisiana