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Dr. Kamel Brakta, MD

General Surgery*
4.8 (59)
Map Pin Small Shreveport, LA
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Kamel Brakta, MD

Dr. Kamel Brakta, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Shreveport, LA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 16 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine and is affiliated with Willis-Knighton Medical Center and WK Bossier Health Center. Dr. Brakta, completed a residency at Washington Hospital Center/Georgetown University Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Brakta an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Brakta works at WK Robotic & Laparoscopic Surgery in Shreveport, LA. 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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    WK Robotic & Laparoscopic Surgery
    2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 310, Shreveport, LA 71103 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (318) 212-6270

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  • Willis-Knighton Medical Center
  • WK Bossier Health Center

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    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    • 16 years of experience
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    • 1104087634
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Washington Hospital Center/Georgetown University Hospital
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    • Washington Hospital Center/Georgetown University Hospital
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    Medical Education
    • LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine
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    • General Surgery
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    Dr. Brakta works at WK Robotic & Laparoscopic Surgery in Shreveport, LA. View the full address on Dr. Brakta’s profile.

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