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Dr. Nicholas Fruge Jr, MD

Dr. Nicholas Fruge Jr, MD

Emergency Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Nicholas Fruge Jr, MD is an emergency medicine physician in Opelousas, LA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 1990. He is affiliated with Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center.

1.2 Star Rating
Based on 5 reviews 1.2 Star Rating (5 reviews)

Practice

539 E Prudhomme St Opelousas, LA 70570

Make an Appointment

(337) 948-5184

At a Glance

  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
  • Low Wait Times
    Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.
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Dr. Fruge Jr's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fruge Jr

1.2

5 ratings, 4 with a written review
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Oct 15, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Keith Douet – Mar 30, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jan 19, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
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Mildred in Moreauville, La – Apr 06, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Nicholas Fruge Jr, MD is an emergency medicine physician in Opelousas, LA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 1990. He is affiliated with Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center.

  • Emergency Medicine

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  • Lsu Health Sciences Center New Orleans School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1990
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More than three years ago
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

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Locations

Practice

Opelousas General Health System539 E Prudhomme St Opelousas, LA 70570
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Practice

Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center Inc4801 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Lafayette, LA 70508
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Practice

Our Lady of Lourdes Heart Hospital1105 Kaliste Saloom Rd Lafayette, LA 70508
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center

    4801 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy
    Lafayette, LA 70508
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

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