Patrick James McLaren MD
Hepatobiliary Surgery, Pancreas, Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast)
Surgeon
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1211 Coolidge StLafayette, LA 70503
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Summary
- Dr. Patrick McLaren is a Lafayette, LA-based MD specializing in General Surgery, with a subspecialty in HPB Surgery. He built his medical education at Louisiana State University School of Medicine, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, and Methodist Health System. He held a residency at Louisiana State University School of Medicine since 2012 and currently serves as a surgeon at Ochsner Lafayette General. Dr. McLaren has authored several publications in respected medical journals, focusing largely on surgical techniques and their outcomes. His work has earned several citations by fellow scholars.
Education & Training
Methodist Health SystemMD, Hepato Pancreato Biliary Surgery , 2020 - 2021
Louisiana State University School of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 2012 - 2019
Oregon Health & Science UniversityPost-Doctoral Fellowship, 2015 - 2017
Wayne State University School of MedicineClass of 2012
Certifications & Licensure
LA State Medical License 2019 - 2026
ND State Medical License 2024 - 2026
OR State Medical License 2016 - 2019
American Board of Surgery Surgery
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Is Cystogastrostomy a Definitive Operation for Pancreatitis Associated Pancreatic Fluid Collections?Muhammad Bassel Darwish, Shankar Logarajah, Patrick James McLaren, Beatrice Campilan, Annie Laurie Benzie
Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques. 2023-02-01 - 3 citationsHiatal Hernia After Esophagectomy: A Single-Center Retrospective Analysis of a Rare Postoperative PhenomenonAnnie Laurie Benzie, Muhammad B Darwish, Anthony Basta, Patrick J. McLaren, Edward E Cho
The American Surgeon. 2021-11-19 - To Wrap or Not to Wrap After Heller Myotomy.Muhammad B Darwish, Shankar I Logarajah, Kei Nagatomo, Terence Jackson, Annie Laurie Benzie
JSLS. 2021-10-01
Press Mentions
Meet the New Providers at Ochsner Lafayette General October 13th, 2025
External Links
- Advanced Robotics of LAhttp://www.advancedroboticsla.com
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