Experienced in Achalasia

Dr. Philip Gachassin

General Surgery
Ochsner Health
Ochsner General & Bariatric Surgery
1000 W. Pinhook Road, 
Lafayette, LA 
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Experienced in Achalasia
Ochsner Health
Ochsner General & Bariatric Surgery
1000 W. Pinhook Road, 
Lafayette, LA 
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Overview

Philip Gachassin is a General Surgeon in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Gachassin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Gachassin is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties
General Surgery
Licenses
Surgery in LA
Hospital Affiliations
Ochsner University Hospital And Clinics
Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
Louisiana Healthcare Connections
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Ochsner General & Bariatric Surgery
1000 W. Pinhook Road, Lafayette, LA 70503
Call: 337-233-9900
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