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Dr. Philip Gachassin, MD

General Surgery*
4.9 (294)
Map Pin Small Lafayette, LA
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Philip Gachassin, MD

Dr. Philip Gachassin, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Lafayette, LA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 27 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine and is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Gachassin an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Gachassin works at Practice in Lafayette, LA with other offices in Mobile, AL. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna 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. Gachassin's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Lafayette General Pinhook Pharmacy
    1000 W Pinhook Rd, Lafayette, LA 70503 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (337) 233-9900
  2. 2
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    2451 University Hospital Dr, Mobile, AL 36617 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (334) 471-7489
  3. 3
    Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center
    1214 Coolidge Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (337) 289-7991

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  • Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

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    About Dr. Philip Gachassin, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    • 27 years of experience
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    • 1366449290
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    Education & Certifications

    Internship
    • University of South Alabama Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
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    • General Surgery
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