Dr. James S Garcelon M.D.,
Surgeon
1211 Coolidge Blvd Suite 304 Lafayette LA, 70503About
Dr. James Garcelon is a general surgeon practicing in Lafayette, LA. Dr. Garcelon 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. Garcelon 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 1992
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1992
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Obesity
- Burns
- Hiatal Hernia
- Breast Cancer
- Gallstones
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
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