Summary

Dr. Walter Ledet is a surgeon specializing in thoracic surgery and cardiovascular disease with 58 years of experience in the field. He earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans and completed his residency at Confederate Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Ledet speaks English and has dedicated nearly six decades to providing surgical care to patients throughout Louisiana.

Dr. Ledet practices at West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital and provides care at locations in Sulphur and Lake Charles, Louisiana. He treats patients with conditions such as advanced chronic kidney disease, metastatic breast cancer, and abdominal pain. His surgical expertise includes performing diagnostic procedures like chest imaging and pathology testing. Patients have given Dr. Ledet an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 58 years of experience
  • 37 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Confederate Memorial Medical Center
  • 3 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Walter Pierre Ledet has 3 locations

Sulphur Surgical Clinic

914 Cypress StSulphur, LA 70663
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Christus Saint Patrick Hospital

524 Doctor Michael Debakey DrLake Charles, LA 70601

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SurgerySurgeryInternal MedicineOral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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58 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience 7 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English
Sulphur , LALake Charles , LALake Charles , LASulphur , LA
Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Walter Pierre Ledet

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Ambetter - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Culinary Health Fund
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • Peoples Health
  • Physicians Mutual
  • PreferredOne
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Walter Pierre Ledet has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Walter Pierre Ledet has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Thoracic Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

58 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Confederate Memorial Medical Center

Medical School

Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New OrleansGraduated in 1968

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Walter Ledet speak?
Dr. Walter Ledet speaks English.
Does Dr. Walter Ledet accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Walter Ledet accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Dr. Walter Ledet accepting new patients?
Dr. Walter Ledet is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Walter Ledet's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Walter Ledet?
You can find contact information for Dr. Walter Ledet here on Vitals.
Which hospitals is Dr. Walter Ledet affiliated with?
Dr. Walter Ledet is affiliated with West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital.

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