Summary

Donald L. Sorrells, Jr, MD, is a board certified pediatric surgeon (American Board of Surgery). He works with children and their parents to prevent fear, pain and any type of negative experience during a major surgery.  



A native of Red River Parish, Dr. Sorrells graduated from Louisiana State University Shreveport School of Medicine, where he also completed a general surgery residency.  



A member of the U.S. Air Force, Dr. Sorrells was a flight surgeon and served at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. He served Operation Desert Freedom with a tour in Kuwait. 



He did a two-year pediatric surgery fellowship at Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Rhode Island and was a surgery instructor at Brown University. In 2005, Dr. Sorrells returned to Shreveport to practice pediatric surgery. 



Outside the operating room, Dr. Sorrells enjoys spending quality time with his family, fishing and hunting. Dr. Sorrells and his wife have two sons. 


Provider Video

Office Location

Pediatric Surgical Associates

2508 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Ste 310Shreveport, LA 71118
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.2
  • 34 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Rhode Island Hospital
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Donald L. Sorrells

  • AARP Medicare Supplemental Plans
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health of Louisiana
  • Aetna Coventry Advantra Louisiana
  • Aetna Coventry Medicare Dual Preferred
  • Aetna Medicare Freedom PPO
  • Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield - PPO Preferred Care
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield Federal Employees
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Louisiana - HMO Louisiana
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Louisiana - Medicare Advantage
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield OGB
  • CIGNA Healthcare
  • Coventry Health Care (Aetna)
  • First Health
  • GEHA (Government Employees Health Association)
  • Gilsbar
  • Health Plus of Louisiana
  • Healthy Blue
  • Humana
  • Humana Choice PPO
  • Humana Gold Plus SNP Dual Eligible
  • IMA of Louisiana
  • Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • Louisiana Medicaid
  • Louisiana Medicaid CHIP
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (Aetna)
  • Medicare Railroad
  • Medicare Traditional Part B

Medical Specialties

Dr. Donald L. Sorrells has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Donald L. Sorrells has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Head and Neck Cancer
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Certifications, License, & Education

34 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Rhode Island Hospital2005
LSUHSC Shreveport School of Medicine1997
Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh1996

Residency

LSUHSC Shreveport School of Medicine1999
LSUHSC Shreveport School of Medicine1993

Internship

LSUHSC Shreveport School of Medicine1993

Medical School

Louisiana State University School of MedicineGraduated in 1992

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