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Dr. William Ball Jr, MD

General Surgery* Age 56
Dr. William Ball Jr, MD
4.7 (12 Ratings)

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Dr. William Ball Jr, MD is a General Surgeon in Natchitoches, LA.
Dr. William Ball Jr, MD
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Dr. William Ball Jr, MD

General Surgery* Age 56
Natchitoches, LA
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. William Ball Jr, MD is a General Surgeon in Natchitoches, LA.

About

Dr. Ball Jr graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 1995 and completed a residency at Augusta University Medical College of Georgia. Dr. William Ball Jr, MD is a General Surgeon in Natchitoches, LA and has 30 years experience. Dr. Ball Jr currently practices at NRMC General Surgery Associates and are affiliated with Natchitoches Regional Medical Center. At present, Dr. Ball Jr received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Dr. Ball Jr's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Ball Jr is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Colectomy
Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Colectomy
Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Colectomy
Gastric Ulcer
Umbilical Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Anal Fissure
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Inguinal Hernia
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Biopsy of Breast
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Gallbladder Removal
Kidney Lesion Marsupialization
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Skin Grafts
Vagotomy
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Venous Sclerotherapy
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Abdominal Disorders
Abscess
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Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Adult Acne
Age Spots
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Disorders
Anal or Rectal Pain
Aneurysm
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Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bladder Diverticulum
Breast Diseases
Burn Injuries
Cancer
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Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Cosmetic Conditions
Craniosynostosis
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Eyelid Disorders
Fracture
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Gallbladder Cancer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastroparesis
Gigantomastia
Gynecologic Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Jejunum Cancer
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pleura Cancer
Pulmonary Disease
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Skin Aging
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spider Veins
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Stretch Marks
Sun-Damaged Skin
Thrombosis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Urethrovaginal Fistula
Varicose Veins
Vascular Disease
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Visceroptosis
Vulvar Cancer
Wrinkles
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Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Augmentation Cystoplasty Robotic Assist
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Breast Augmentation
Breast Reduction
Breast Surgical Procedure
Bunion Surgery
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colostomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Diabetic Foot Care
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagostomy
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Facelift
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Facial Peel
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Glossectomy
Heart Surgery
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laser Hair Removal
Lumpectomy
Lung Surgery
Microdermabrasion
Neck Lift
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Open Tumor Ablation, Liver
Open Vaginal Hysterectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Renal Transplant
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Tracheal Surgery
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
Wrinkle Removal

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Verity Healthnet POS
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Medica Choice
    Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
  • BestChoice PPO
  • MVP Health Care PPO
  • BlueConnect HMO-POS

Locations

  1. 1 NRMC General Surgery Associates
    601 Keyser Ave, Natchitoches, LA 71457
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (318) 214-5770
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 12:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Natchitoches Regional Medical Center
    501 Keyser Ave, Natchitoches, LA 71457
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (318) 214-4200

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Feb 23, 2025
He was personable, informative and seemed to be a very nice person
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    1995
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Augusta University Medical College of Georgia
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Augusta University Medical College of Georgia
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. William Ball Jr, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ball Jr's profile.

Dr. William Ball Jr, MD is affiliated with Natchitoches Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. William Ball Jr, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Natchitoches Regional Medical Center

    501 Keyser Ave, Natchitoches, LA