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Dr. Thomas Strong, MD

Dr. Thomas Strong, MD

General Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Thomas Strong, MD is a general surgeon in Lake Charles, LA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine in 1983. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital and Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 5 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (5 reviews)

Practice

4150 Nelson Rd Ste G Lake Charles, LA 70605

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(337) 562-3732

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Strong is affiliated with CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital Lake Charles, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • 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
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Dr. Strong's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Strong

4.2
5 ratings
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3 star
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About Me

biography

Dr. Strong earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine - New Orleans, LA. He completed his general surgery residency at the University of Oklahoma, Tulsa Medical College - Tulsa, OK and a fellowship in Thoracic/Vascular Surgery at Texas Heart Institute - Houston, TX.

  • General Surgery

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  • University Ala

  • Tex Heart Institute

    Fellowship Hospital, 1988

  • University Okla

    Internship Hospital, 1984

  • Lsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1983

  • Northeast Louisiana University

    Undergraduate School, 1979
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Locations

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Affiliated Hospitals

  • CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital

    4200 Nelson Rd
    Lake Charles, LA 70605
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    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

    View all patient feedback

  • CHRISTUS Ochsner Saint Patrick Hospital

    524 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr
    Lake Charles, LA 70601
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    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

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

    1701 Oak Park Blvd
    Lake Charles, LA 70601

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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