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Biography: A native of Missouri, Dr. Mark Brown attended the University of Missouri-Kansas City in a special accelerated program that allowed him to complete both his undergraduate and medical degrees in six years. He then moved to Shreveport for a surgical internship at Louisiana State University Medical Center in Shreveport. Knowing he wanted to specialize in pediatric surgery, Dr. Brown completed a research fellowship at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania and returning to Shreveport for a General Surgery Residency. Upon completion of his residency he performed another year of research at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia where he was awarded a Pediatric Surgery Fellowship from this nationally-recognized institution. Following this extensive training, Dr. Brown returned to Shreveport as an Assistant Professor in Surgery at LSU School of Medicine, where he was promoted to associate professor in only a few years. Leaving academics in 1999, Dr. Brown joined a pediatric surgery group in private practice in Houston, Texas, operating primarily at Texas Children's Hospital. After six years, he returned to Shreveport to practice pediatric surgery, enjoying private practice and academia, serving as a clinical associate professor at LSU School of Medicine. Dr. Brown is married and has four children, two daughters and two sons. He enjoys golf, grilling spending time with his family…and golf! Clinical Interests: Congenital abnormalities Laparoscopy Thorascopy Minimally invasive surgery in general Pectus excavatum Honors: American College of Chest Physicians' Alfred A Richman Essay Contest winner in 1982. Presented at the XIVth World Congress on Diseases of the Chest, Toronto, Canada Named to school's List of Gifted Students combined B.A. /M.D. Program. Member of Schools Medicine Advisory Council, 1981-1983 Dean's List, 1979 University Scholar 1979, 1980, and 1981 Member Phi Kappa Phi Honor Fraternity Alpha Omega Alpha Chosen on of the best doctors in America, American Health Magazine, March 1996. Commendation from Louisiana State Legislature for being named one of the best doctors in America. House Resolution Number 2, Session 1997. ``The patients are the best part of pediatric surgery. When children get well, it is the greatest thing in the world!``

Care Philosophy: Kishore Malireddy, MD, FACS, takes care to answer patient questions and concerns before surgery so they trust him in the operating room. He provides the best surgical care possible so patients can have a better quality of life.

Care Philosophy: Donald L. Sorrells, Jr, MD, works with children and their parents to prevent fear, pain and any type of negative experience around a surgery.??

Care Philosophy: Kevin N. Boykin, MD, is mindful of the stress that comes with surgery, and he believes in strong and open communication with parents and family members who cherish the life and well-being of a child. He communicates what he is going to do, why he is going to do it and how any changes may affect the original plan.??

Biography: Dr. Dave Rayburn, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Pineville, LA. He is 67 years old. Dr. Dave Rayburn, MD is affiliated with Rapides Regional Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Abigail Morris, M.B. is a dedicated and skilled general surgeon at Rapides Surgical Specialists. Dr. Morris completed her training in the General Surgery (Categorical) residency program at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) Hospitals. Her journey in medicine began with an extensive education and training process that has equipped her with a robust foundation in surgical care. Dr. Morris initially pursued her medical education at the University of the West Indies in Kingston, Jamaica, where she earned both a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and a Bachelor of Medical Sciences degree. Following her medical school graduation in June 2015, Dr. Morris embarked on her residency training in General Surgery. She completed her Preliminary PGY1 year at Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program in June 2019. Subsequently, she continued her General Surgery training at the same institution as a Categorical resident from July 2019 to June 2021. Dr. Morris went on to advance her skills and expand her expertise at UTMB Hospitals since July 2021. Dr. Morris's journey reflects a profound commitment to the field of surgery, underscoring her dedication to patient care and her ongoing pursuit of advanced surgical techniques and knowledge.