
Richard Shimer, MD
- General & Trauma Surgery
- Accepting New Patients
- Offers Phone/Video Appointments

Location Information
Primary Location
Memorial Medical Group Surgery & Trauma
2770 3rd Avenue
120
Lake Charles, LA70601
Contact Information
Phone:(337) 494-4868
Fax:(337) 494-4870
Hours
Day of the Week | Hours |
---|---|
Mon | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Tue | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Wed | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Thu | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Fri | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Sat | Closed |
Sun | Closed |
About Richard Shimer, MD
Richard Shimer, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon. He also serves as the trauma medical director at Memorial Hospital, the area’s only designated Level III trauma center. He specializes in minimally invasive laparoscopic, endoscopy, and trauma surgeries.
Insurances Accepted
Aetna Health Inc.
Blue Cross / Blue Shield
Cigna Health And Life Insurance Company
Hmo Louisiana, Inc.
Humana
IMA
Louisiana Health Service & Indemnity Company
Meritain Health
Office Of Group Benefits
Self Insured
United Health Care
United Medical Resources
Vantage Health Plan, Inc.