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Dr. Eric Rau, MD

General Surgery*
4.4 (12)
Map Pin Small Houlton, ME
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Eric Rau, MD

Dr. Eric Rau, MD is a Surgeon in Houlton, ME. They specialize in General Surgery, has 31 years of experience. They graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine and is affiliated with Houlton Regional Hospital. Dr. Rau, completed a residency at Lsu Medical Center & Affil Hosps. Patients rated Dr. Rau an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Rau works at Practice in Houlton, ME. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Cigna and Humana 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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    Houlton Regional Hospital
    20 Hartford St, Houlton, ME 04730 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (207) 532-2900

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    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    • 31 years of experience
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    • English, French and Spanish
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    • 1972655744
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Lsu Medical Center & Affil Hosps
    Residency
    Internship
    • Interim LSU Public Hospital
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    Medical Education
    • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
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    Undergraduate School
    • Nicholls State University
    Undergraduate School

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