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Dr. Kim Dakin, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 58
Dr. Kim Dakin, MD
3.9 (16 Ratings)

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Dr. Kim Dakin, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Opelousas, LA.
Dr. Kim Dakin, MD
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Dr. Kim Dakin, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 58
Opelousas, LA
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Kim Dakin, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Opelousas, LA.

About

Dr. Dakin graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 1991 and completed a residency at University Miss.Dr. Kim Dakin, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Opelousas, LA and has 33 years experience. Dr. Dakin currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Opelousas General Health System. Dr. Dakin has experience treating conditions like Suppurative Otitis Media, Otitis Media and Acute Sinusitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Dakin received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Dr. Dakin's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Dakin is board certified in Otolaryngology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Suppurative Otitis Media
Otitis Media
Acute Sinusitis
Suppurative Otitis Media
Otitis Media
Acute Sinusitis
Tonsillitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Respiratory Infection
Acute Tonsillitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Adenoiditis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Allergic Rhinitis Due to Food
Animal Allergies
Broken Nose
Cholesteatoma
Chronic Adenoid Infection
Chronic Adenotonsillitis
Chronic Laryngitis
Chronic Rhinitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Tonsillitis
Conductive Hearing Loss
Deviated Septum
Dysphagia
Earwax Buildup
Enlarged Turbinates
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophagitis
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Facial Fracture
Food Allergy
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Hives
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Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Laryngitis
Meniere's Disease
Mixed Hearing Loss
Nasal Polyp
Nasopharyngitis
Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
Nosebleed
Oral Cancer
Outer Ear Infection
Perforated Eardrum
Pharyngitis
Pharyngolaryngitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pollen Allergy
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Thrush
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Thyroid Cancer
Tinnitus
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Tongue-Tie
Vertigo
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Adenoidectomy
Aeroallergen Hyposensitization Therapy
Allergy Shots
Desensitization
Ear Tube Placement
Food Desensitization Therapy
Frenectomy
Honeybee Desensitization Therapy
Tonsillectomy
Vestibule and Floor of Mouth Excision or Destruction
Acoustic Nerve Disorder
Acute Epiglottitis
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Obstructive Laryngitis
Allergies
Anaphylactic Food Allergies
Anaphylactic Fruit and Vegetable Allergy
Anaphylactic Peanut Allergy
Anaphylactic Shell Fish Allergy
Anaphylaxis
Anosmia
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Asthma
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Autoimmune Diseases
Cancer
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Candidal Otitis Externa
Cervical Vertigo
Chronic Nasopharyngitis
Chronic Pharyngitis
Cleft Hard Palate
Cleft Palate
Cleft Soft Palate
Common Cold
Common Variable Immune Deficiency (CVID)
Cough
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Deafness
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Deformities of Auricle or Pinna
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Ear Abscess
Ear Ache
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Ear Cellulitis
Ear Disorders
Ear Infection
Exercise Induced Asthma
Facial Nerve Disorder
Head and Neck Cancer
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Headache
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Hearing Loss
Hearing Loss Due to Noise
Hyperacusis
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Infantile Eczema
Jaw Fracture
Labyrinthitis
Laryngeal Cancer
Larynx Conditions
Lip Cancer
Loss of Smell and Taste
Malignant Otitis Externa
Maxillary and Malar Fractures
Nasal Obstruction
Oral or Facial Cleft
Orbital Fracture
Otosclerosis
Ototoxic Hearing Loss
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Parosmia
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Peritonsillar Abscess
Postnasal Drip
Retropharyngeal Abscess
Salivary Gland Cancer
Salivary Gland Cyst
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sinus Disorders
Sjögren's Syndrome
Skin Cancer
Snoring
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Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss
Sudden Idiopathic Hearing Loss
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Throat Pain
Thyroid Disease
TMJ
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Tongue Cancer
Tonsil Cancer
Toxic Effect of Venom
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vocal Cord Nodule
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Vocal Cord Polyp
Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Balloon Sinuplasty
Blepharoplasty
Botox® Injection
Dermabrasion
Dermal Filler
Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Ear Plastic Surgery (Otoplasty)
Ear Surgery
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
ENT Surgery
Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision or Destruction of Palate or Uvula Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Pharynx Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
Facial Reconstruction
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Head and Neck Surgery
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Laryngoscopy
Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
Myringotomy
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Nasal Surgery
Nose Plastic Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
Parathyroidectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Rhinoseptoplasty
Sinus Surgery
Sleep Apnea Surgery
Sphenoidotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Thyroid Surgery
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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    Choice Care PPO
    HMO Premier HMO
    Choice Care Network PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Dakin Otolaryngology LLC
    1270 Attakapas Dr Ste 201, Opelousas, LA 70570
  2. 2 The Bond Group LLC
    1101 S College Rd Ste 201, Lafayette, LA 70503

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dakin
3.9
Based on 16 Reviews
5 Stars (11)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (4)

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Mar 31, 2023
As my health care provider she has been really helpful in helping me understand some of the issues that I have been going through. She answers my questions and clearly explains my options when it comes to my care.
Don Short — Mar 31, 2023
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Specialties*
Ear, Nose, and Throat
Allergy
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    1991
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Louisana State University
    1992
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Miss
    1997
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kim Dakin, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Dakin's profile.

Dr. Dakin frequently treats the following conditions: Suppurative Otitis Media, Otitis Media and Acute Sinusitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Kim Dakin, MD is affiliated with Opelousas General Health System.

Yes, Dr. Kim Dakin, MD holds board certification in Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Opelousas General Health System

    539 E Prudhomme St, Opelousas, LA