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Dr. Gerald Larochelle Jr, MD

Rheumatology
2.8 (18)
Map Pin Small Myrtle Beach, SC
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Gerald Larochelle Jr, MD

Dr. Gerald Larochelle Jr, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in Myrtle Beach, SC. They specialize in Rheumatology, has 39 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from Free University Of Brussels, Belgium and is affiliated with Grand Strand Medical Center. Dr. Larochelle Jr, completed a residency at Saint Louis University / School of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Larochelle Jr an average 2.8 star rating.

Dr. Larochelle Jr works at Practice in Myrtle Beach, SC with other offices in Meadville, PA. They frequently treat conditions like Fibromyalgia, Bursitis and Osteoarthritis of Hand along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept 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. Larochelle Jr's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Carolina Health Specialists
    945 82nd Pkwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (843) 497-5929
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2
    Metpath
    1012 Water St, Meadville, PA 16335 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (814) 337-8532
  3. 3
    Carolina Health Specialists
    4591 Socastee Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (843) 497-5929
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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  • Grand Strand Medical Center

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    About Dr. Gerald Larochelle Jr, MD

    Specialties
    • Rheumatology
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 39 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1821091489
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Saint Louis University / School of Medicine
    Residency
    Internship
    • St. Louis University School of Medicine
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Free University Of Brussels, Belgium
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Gerald Larochelle Jr, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Larochelle Jr is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Larochelle Jr has seen patients for Fibromyalgia, Bursitis and Osteoarthritis of Hand, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Larochelle Jr on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    18 patients have reviewed Dr. Larochelle Jr. The overall rating for this provider is 2.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Larochelle Jr.

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