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Dr. Forrest Griffen, MD

General Surgery* Age 84
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Dr. Forrest Griffen, MD is a General Surgeon in Shreveport, LA.
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Dr. Forrest Griffen, MD

General Surgery* Age 84
Shreveport, LA
Accepting new patients
59 years of experience
Dr. Forrest Griffen, MD is a General Surgeon in Shreveport, LA.

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Dr. Griffen graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine. Dr. Forrest Griffen, MD is a General Surgeon in Shreveport, LA and has 59 years experience. Dr. Griffen currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport. Dr. Griffen's office accepts new patients. Dr. Griffen is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Lsuhsc Shreveport
    1501 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (318) 675-6108
  2. 2 Office
    1512 W Kirby Pl, Shreveport, LA 71103
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    1965
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Board Certifications

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  • General Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Forrest Griffen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Griffen's profile.

Dr. Forrest Griffen, MD is affiliated with Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport.

Yes, Dr. Forrest Griffen, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport

    1541 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA