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Dr. Bernard Fruge, MD

Internal Medicine
4.7 (14)
Map Pin Small Lake Charles, LA
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Bernard Fruge, MD

Dr. Bernard Fruge, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Lake Charles, LA. They specialize in Internal Medicine, has 41 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from Lsu Sch Of Med In New Orleans and is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center and Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center.

Dr. Fruge works at Children's Clinic of SW Louisiana in Lake Charles, LA with other offices in Lafayette, LA. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Fruge's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Center of SWLA
    2903 1st Ave, Lake Charles, LA 70601 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (318) 478-6480
    Wednesday
    8:30am - 4:30pm
  2. 2
    Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Center of SWLa
    320 Settlers Trace Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70508 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (337) 981-9495
    Monday
    7:30am - 6:00pm
    Tuesday
    7:30am - 6:00pm
    Wednesday
    7:30am - 6:00pm
    Thursday
    7:30am - 6:00pm

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  • Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center
  • Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center

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    About Dr. Bernard Fruge, MD

    Specialties
    • Internal Medicine
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 41 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1225034812
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Medical College of Georgia
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • University Medical Center, Lafayette, LA
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Lsu Sch Of Med In New Orleans
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Louisiana State University / School of Medicine In New Orleans
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
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    Dr. Fruge has an average wait time of 31 – 45 minutes at their office(s).

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    14 patients have reviewed Dr. Fruge. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Fruge.

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