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  • Primary Location
    Memorial Surgery and Trauma - 3rd Avenue
    2770 3rd Ave.
    Lake Charles, LA 70601
  • Hours
    Mon: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tue: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wed: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thu: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Fri: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Sat: Closed
    Sun: Closed

    Please call 337.494.4868 for more information.

Meet Darin Doumite, MD

Darin Doumite, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained general surgeon with Lake Charles Memorial Health System.

Dr. Doumite received his bachelors from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and his medical degree from St. Matthews University. His postgraduate training includes an internship and residency in general surgery both at Louisiana State University Medical Center in Shreveport.

He brings specialized skills in robotic and laparoscopic surgical procedures. This has allowed his patients to recover with less pain and quicker return to activity/work. His primary focus is complex hernia repair, colorectal cancer, and gallbladder disease.

Prior to joining Lake Charles Memorial Health System, Dr. Doumite worked as a trauma surgeon at Lafayette General Medical Center. He also spent five years as a general surgeon at Jennings American Legion Hospital. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Specialties:

  • Advanced laparoscopic and minimally invasive procedures
  • Robotic surgery
  • Complex hernia repairs
  • Gastric and colorectal cancer
  • Gallbladder disease
  • Thyroid and parathyroid disease
  • Transanal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS) for rectal cancer

Professional Affiliations:

  • American College of Surgeons
  • American Board of Surgery
  • Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
  • American Hernia Society
  • Louisiana Chapter American College of Surgeons

Education
  • College
  • Louisiana State University
    Baton Rouge, LA
  • Medical School
  • St. Matthews University
  • Internship
  • Louisiana State University Medical Center
    Shreveport, LA
  • Residency
  • Louisiana State University Medical Center
    Shreveport, LA
Insurances Accepted:
  • Aetna Health Inc., 
  • Blue Cross / Blue Shield, 
  • Cigna Health And Life Insurance Company, 
  • Hmo Louisiana, Inc., 
  • Humana, 
  • IMA, 
  • Louisiana Health Service & Indemnity Company, 
  • Meritain Health, 
  • Office Of Group Benefits, 
  • Other, 
  • Self Insured, 
  • United Health Care, 
  • United Medical Resources, 
  • Vantage Health Plan, Inc.
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I'm a new patient. Can I fill out the paperwork before my appointment?
To help prepare for your first appointment, you can download and print new patient paperwork prior to your visit. Please click Download under Patient Forms above. If you are not able to to do this before your visit, you can fill out paperwork in the office. Please note: some clinics may have other specific forms for new patients in addition to the forms above.
It's my first visit, do I need my medical records from my previous doctor(s)?
If you have seen another physician, it is helpful to have his/her previous office records. A consent for the release of information must be signed and then we can request records from your previous physician.
Do you need my insurance information at the time of my visit?
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Do you need my insurance information at the time of my visit?
Yes, we require your insurance card at time of service. We will file all claims to our participating insurance groups. Payment of insurance co-pays, deductibles, and all fees NOT covered by your insurance company are expected at the time of service. Fees may be paid by cash, check or credit card.
If I call with a question for the nurse or doctor, when can I expect a callback?
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I would like to access my medical records. How do I do that?
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Do you need my insurance information at the time of my visit?
Medical records can be accessed through the Follow My Health or the My MMG patient portals. You can request a copy of your medical records by calling 337.494.3149 or faxing a request to 337.494.3148. To learn more about accessing your records or to complete a Request for Information, click here.