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Dr. Gerald L Foret M.D.

Sleep Medicine Specialist | Sleep Medicine

1804 Macarthur Dr Suite 400 Alexandria LA, 71301
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Dr. Gerald Foret practices Sleep Medicine in Alexandria, LA. Dr. Foret studies, diagnoses, and treats sleep disturbances and disorders due to varying factors. Sleep Medicine Physicians are trained to treat many different conditions, including insomnia, narcolepsy, sleep apnea, idiopathic hypersomnia, menstrual-related hypersomnia, and circadian rhythm disturbances, among others.

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MaleEnglish 32 years of experience

Dr. Gerald L Foret M.D.'s Practice location

Dr. GERALD FORET, MD

1804 Macarthur Dr Suite 400 -
Alexandria, LA 71301
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New patients: 318-448-4969
Fax: 318-448-6544

433 PLAZA ST -
BOGALUSA, LA 70427
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