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Dr. Gary Blanchard, MD

Internal Medicine*
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44 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Gary Blanchard, MD

Dr. Gary Blanchard, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Opelousas, LA. They specialize in Internal Medicine, has 44 years of experience. They graduated from LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY / ALEXANDRIA CAMPUS and is affiliated with Avoyelles Hospital and Opelousas General Health System. Patients rated Dr. Blanchard an average 5.0 star rating.

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Dr. Blanchard's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Gary W. Blanchard M.d. Apmc
    1270 Attakapas Dr Ste 502, Opelousas, LA 70570 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (337) 942-9977
  2. 2
    Our Lady of Prompt Succor Nursing Facility
    954 E Prudhomme St, Opelousas, LA 70570 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (337) 948-3634

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  • Avoyelles Hospital
  • Opelousas General Health System

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    • 44 years of experience
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    • LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY / ALEXANDRIA CAMPUS
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