Experienced in Protein Deficiency

Dr. Mark Smith

General Surgery
WK North Laparoscopic Surgical Associates - North
2751 Albert L Bicknell Dr Ste 3D, 
Shreveport, LA 
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Experienced in Protein Deficiency
WK North Laparoscopic Surgical Associates - North
2751 Albert L Bicknell Dr Ste 3D, 
Shreveport, LA 
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Overview

Mark Smith is a General Surgeon in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Protein Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
General Surgery
Licenses
Surgery in LA
Hospital Affiliations
Willis Knighton Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
Louisiana Healthcare Connections
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Managed Medicaid
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  • HMO
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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Locations

WK North Laparoscopic Surgical Associates - North
2751 Albert L Bicknell Dr Ste 3D, Shreveport, LA 71103
Call: 318-582-1439

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


1 Total Publications

Robotic Bowel Resection for Adult Intussusception with History of Marijuana Use.
Robotic Bowel Resection for Adult Intussusception with History of Marijuana Use.
Journal: CRSLS : MIS case reports from SLS
Published: September 08, 2025
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