Overview
Richard Shimer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Dr. Shimer is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.
Dr. Shimer is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
2770 3rd Ave, Suite 120, Lake Charles, LA 70601
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard T. Shimer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard T. Shimer?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard T. Shimer by calling their office at 337-494-4868. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard T. Shimer a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard T. Shimer is classified as an Distinguished 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. Richard T. Shimer specialize in?
While Dr. Richard T. Shimer is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Gallstones. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Richard T. Shimer accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard T. Shimer accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 337-494-4868 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
- Distinguished
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Shimer isDistinguished. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Shimer isDistinguished. Learn about Gallstones.
- HerniaDr. Shimer isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- Advanced
- CellulitisDr. Shimer isAdvanced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Shimer isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Shimer isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Epidural LipomatosisDr. Shimer isAdvanced. Learn about Epidural Lipomatosis.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Shimer isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- GangreneDr. Shimer isAdvanced. Learn about Gangrene.
- Experienced
- AcrospiromaDr. Shimer isExperienced. Learn about Acrospiroma.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Shimer isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Shimer isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Shimer isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- BoilsDr. Shimer isExperienced. Learn about Boils.