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Dr. Michael Horaist, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 45
Dr. Michael Horaist, MD
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Dr. Michael Horaist, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Lafayette, LA.
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Dr. Michael Horaist, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 45
Lafayette, LA
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience
Dr. Michael Horaist, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Lafayette, LA.

About

Dr. Horaist graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine in 2006 and completed a residency at LSU.Dr. Michael Horaist, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Lafayette, LA and has 18 years experience. Dr. Horaist currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Ochsner University Hospital and Clinics and Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center. Dr. Horaist has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Diverticulitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Horaist received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Dr. Horaist's office accepts new patients. Dr. Horaist is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Colectomy
Colostomy
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Colectomy
Colostomy
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Colectomy
Colostomy
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Fistula
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Port Placements or Replacements
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Burn Injuries
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Rectovaginal Fistula
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Anal Cauterization
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Complete Nephrectomy With Robotic Assistance
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Anal Tags
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Meniscus Surgery
Nephrectomy
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Renal Transplant
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon

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Locations

  1. 1 Surgical Hospital Management System LLC
    1000 W Pinhook Rd Ste 310, Lafayette, LA 70503
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (337) 233-9900
  2. 2 Kenneth E McCarron MD PMC
    1211 Coolidge Blvd Ste 301, Lafayette, LA 70503
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (337) 703-6390
  3. 3 Dave Joseph Barrrios III MD Apmc
    200 Beaullieu Dr Ste 3B, Lafayette, LA 70508
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (337) 524-1414

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4.5
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4 Stars (2)
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Oct 21, 2021
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Specialties*
Colorectal Surgery
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • St. George's University School of Medicine
    2006
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • LSU
    2011
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • LSU Medical Center
    2012
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Horaist, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Horaist's profile.

Dr. Horaist frequently treats the following conditions: Intestinal Diverticulitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michael Horaist, MD is affiliated with Ochsner University Hospital and Clinics and Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Michael Horaist, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ochsner University Hospital and Clinics

    2390 W Congress St, Lafayette, LA

  • Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

    1214 Coolidge Blvd, Lafayette, LA