- Anal fissure — a small tear in the lining of the anus
- Abscess — a pocket of infection
- Anal fistula — an abnormal tunnel between the anus and nearby skin
- Appendicitis
- Breast cancer
- Gallbladder disease
- Masses
- Lipomas — soft, fatty lumps under the skin
- Cysts
- Skin lesions
- Skin tags
- Colon cancer
- Colon mass
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernias, including incisional, ventral and umbilical hernias
- Sigmoid stricture — a narrowing in part of the large intestine
- Goiter — an enlarged thyroid gland
- Thyroid nodules — lumps in the thyroid gland
- Thyroid cancer
- Diverticulitis
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) — ongoing acid reflux
- Dysphagia — trouble swallowing
- Axillary lymphadenopathy — swollen lymph nodes under the arm
- Other soft tissue growths
Why choose Ochsner CHRISTUS Health Center - DeBakey West?
Ochsner CHRISTUS - DeBakey West provides general surgery services and related procedures for a range of conditions in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Located near CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital and other specialty clinics, Ochsner CHRISTUS - DeBakey West offers access to coordinated surgical care.
Programs and specialty services include:
- Robotic surgery
- Breast care
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), which examines the upper digestive tract
- Colonoscopy
The clinic also provides care for conditions involving the thyroid, skin and soft tissue, along with hernia repair and other general surgery needs.
