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Robert DeWitt, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Lafayette, LA

Robert Chance DeWitt MD

Thoracic Surgery•Lafayette, LA

Cardiovascular Surgery

Physician

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  • 1103 Kaliste Saloom RdSte. 200Lafayette, LA 70508

  • Phone+1 337-470-3580

  • Fax+1 337-470-3586

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Summary

  • Dr. Robert DeWitt, MD, specializes in Thoracic Surgery, with a subspecialty in Cardiovascular Surgery. He is based in Alexandria, LA, and completed his education at the LSU School of Medicine in Shreveport in 1995. Dr. DeWitt then went on to complete his surgical residency at the University of Tennessee and a fellowship in Thoracic Surgery at the Texas Heart Institute. Notable among his publications are his works in the Texas Heart Institute Journal and Vasc Endovascular Surg. He has been recognized with the Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Fellow (FACS) from the American College of Surgeons.

Education & Training

  • Texas Heart Institute
    Texas Heart InstituteFellowship, Thoracic Surgery - Independent, 2001 - 2003
  • University of Tennessee
    University of TennesseeResidency, Surgery, 1995 - 2001
  • LSU School of Medicine in Shreveport
    LSU School of Medicine in ShreveportClass of 1995

Certifications & Licensure

  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 2003 - 2025
  • MS State Medical License
    MS State Medical License 2012 - 2025
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 1997 - 2003
  • Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
    American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • ‘Get Checked Out Early’: Lourdes Patients and Doctors Reunite in Honor of Heart Health Month
    ‘Get Checked Out Early’: Lourdes Patients and Doctors Reunite in Honor of Heart Health MonthFebruary 27th, 2025

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