Ochsner CHRISTUS Health Center - General Surgery

Ochsner CHRISTUS – General Surgery in Lake Charles, LA, provides comprehensive surgical care with a strong commitment to compassionate, patient-centered treatment. Our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality care using advanced techniques while supporting the health and well-being of the Lake Charles community.

Our Approach

We combine clinical expertise with a personalized approach to care—ensuring each patient feels heard, informed, and supported throughout their surgical journey. From consultation to recovery, our focus is on comfort, safety, and optimal outcomes.

• Compassionate, patient-focused care tailored to individual needs
• Advanced surgical techniques, including minimally invasive and robotic options
• Collaborative care with specialists for a seamless experience

Services & Procedures

Our surgeons offer a wide range of general and specialty procedures, including both routine and complex surgeries:

• Appendectomy and cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal)
• Hernia repair: inguinal, ventral, incisional, and umbilical
• Breast surgery: lumpectomy and mastectomy
• Colon and rectal procedures such as hemorrhoidectomy, fistulotomy, and fissurectomy
• Endoscopic procedures: colonoscopy, EGD, and sigmoidoscopy
• Excision of masses, cysts, lipomas, skin lesions, and skin tags
• Thyroid surgery and biopsy
• Port placement and incision and drainage of abscesses
• Advanced colorectal procedures, including low anterior resection and ostomy-related surgeries

These services are supported by minimally invasive and robotic-assisted techniques, helping reduce recovery time and improve precision.

Specialty Care

In addition to general surgery, we provide focused expertise in key specialty areas:

• Robotic-assisted surgery
• Breast surgery
• Gastrointestinal endoscopy (EGD and colonoscopy)

Conditions Treated

We treat a broad range of surgical conditions, from common to complex, including:

• Appendicitis and gallbladder disease
• Breast cancer and benign breast conditions
• Colon cancer, diverticulitis, and colorectal disorders
• Hernias (incisional, ventral, inguinal, umbilical)
• Hemorrhoids (including thrombosed), anal fissures, and fistulas
• GERD and dysphagia
• Thyroid conditions such as goiter, nodules, and thyroid cancer
• Skin lesions, cysts, lipomas, and other soft tissue masses

Connected, Convenient Care

Patients benefit from easy access to CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital and a network of specialty clinics, ensuring coordinated care at every step.

• Streamlined referrals and diagnostics
• Access to hospital-based surgical services
• Ongoing follow-up and support close to home