Overview
Forrest Griffen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Dr. Griffen is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Gangrene, Thrombophlebitis, and Hernia Surgery.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles.
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1501 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Forrest Griffen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Forrest Griffen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Forrest Griffen by calling their office at 318-675-6108. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Forrest Griffen a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Forrest Griffen is classified as an Advanced expert for Hernia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Forrest Griffen specialize in?
While Dr. Forrest Griffen is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Gastrointestinal Fistula, and Gangrene. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Forrest Griffen participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Forrest Griffen has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Forrest Griffen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Forrest Griffen accept my insurance?
Dr. Forrest Griffen accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Wellcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 318-675-6108 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- HerniaDr. Griffen isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Experienced
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Griffen isExperienced. Learn about Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Breast CancerDr. Griffen isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Cronkhite-Canada DiseaseDr. Griffen isExperienced. Learn about Cronkhite-Canada Disease.
- GangreneDr. Griffen isExperienced. Learn about Gangrene.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Griffen isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Griffen isExperienced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.