Michael Lafuente
Southwest Louisiana Physicians, LLC
524 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr, 
Lake Charles, LA 

Overview

Michael Lafuente is an Internal Medicine provider in Lake Charles, Louisiana. His top areas of expertise are Protein Deficiency, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

Graduate Institution

Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara, 2001

Residency

The University Of Texas Medical Branch, Internal Medicine, 2006

Specialties

Internal Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in LA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Buckeye Health Plan
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
CommuniCare Advantage
  • MEDICARE SNP
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Paramount
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • PPO
SummaCare
  • HMO
  • PPO
The Health Plan
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA PHYSICIANS, LLC
524 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael Lafuente

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Lafuente?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael Lafuente by calling their office at 337-436-2511. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Michael Lafuente a top-rated expert for Protein Deficiency?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael Lafuente is classified as an Experienced expert for Protein Deficiency, 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. Michael Lafuente specialize in?

While Dr. Michael Lafuente is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Protein Deficiency, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.

Does Dr. Michael Lafuente accept my insurance?

Dr. Michael Lafuente accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 337-436-2511 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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