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Dr. Jayagopal Appurao, MD

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Map Pin Small Bogalusa, LA
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52 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Jayagopal Appurao, MD

Dr. Jayagopal Appurao, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Bogalusa, LA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 52 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Kasturba Medical College of Mangalore (KMC) and is affiliated with Our Lady of the Angels Hospital and Lallie Kemp Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Appurao an average 3.0 star rating.

Dr. Appurao works at Practice in Bogalusa, LA with other offices in Lafayette, LA and Independence, LA. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Appurao's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Bogalusa Community Medical Center
    433 Plaza St, Bogalusa, LA 70427 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (985) 730-7030
  2. 2
    La Belle Center for Cosmetic Surgery
    4906 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Bldg M, Lafayette, LA 70508 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (337) 456-6532
  3. 3
    Lallie Kemp Medical Center
    52579 Highway 51 S, Independence, LA 70443 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (985) 878-1624

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  • Our Lady of the Angels Hospital
  • Lallie Kemp Medical Center

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    About Dr. Jayagopal Appurao, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    • 52 years of experience
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    • Kasturba Medical College of Mangalore (KMC)
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    • General Surgery
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