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Ernest Kinchen, MD, General Surgery, Lafayette, LA

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General Surgery Lafayette, LA

Physician

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  • Office

    2100 Jefferson St
    Lafayette, LA 70501
    Phone+1 337-706-3428
    Fax+1 337-706-3460

Education & Training

  • Louisiana State University School of Medicine
    Louisiana State University School of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 1967 - 1970
  • Louisiana State University School of Medicine
    Louisiana State University School of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 1966 - 1967
  • Louisiana State University School of Medicine
    Louisiana State University School of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 1965 - 1966
  • Howard University College of Medicine
    Howard University College of MedicineClass of 1965

Certifications & Licensure

  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 1966 - 2025
  • MT State Medical License
    MT State Medical License 2020 - 2022
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1965 - 1991
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Trust, Representation and Access Are Big Hurdles for Vaccine Distribution in Lafayette’s Black Community
    Trust, Representation and Access Are Big Hurdles for Vaccine Distribution in Lafayette’s Black CommunityMarch 8th, 2021

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