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7777 Hennessy BlvdSte 507Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Phone+1 225-767-1156
Fax+1 225-767-5980
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Summary
- Dr. Louis Barfield is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon based in Baton Rouge, LA. He completed his medical education at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1997, followed by a general surgery residency that included training at Ochsner Clinic Foundation, and a fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at Louisiana State University in Shreveport. His expertise includes treatment of hemorrhoids and performing colorectal surgery. He has published work on perineal approaches to rectal prolapse, which has been cited seven times. Dr. Barfield is recognized with honors such as the Most Compassionate Doctor award and holds the Fellow (FACS) designation from the American College of Surgeons.
Education & Training
Louisiana State University (Shreveport)Fellowship, Colon and Rectal Surgery, 2003 - 2004
Ochsner Clinic FoundationResidency, Surgery, 1999 - 2003
Louisiana State University School of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 1997 - 1999- Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New OrleansClass of 1997
Certifications & Licensure
LA State Medical License 1998 - 2025
VA State Medical License 2004 - 2005
American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery Colon & Rectal Surgery
American Board of Surgery Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Most Compassionate Doctor American Registry
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 7 citationsPerineal Approaches to Rectal Prolapse.Louis R. Barfield
Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery. 2016-12-22
Press Mentions
New Guidelines Recommend Earlier Colon Cancer ScreeningMay 31st, 2018
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