4.5
4 Ratings
Summary
Dr. Ernest Kinchen is a surgeon and internal medicine specialist with extensive experience in family medicine as well. He earned his medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine and completed his residency at LSU Health Sciences. With 61 years of clinical practice, Dr. Kinchen brings decades of expertise to patient care. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.
Dr. Kinchen is affiliated with Alexandria VA Medical Center and practices at multiple locations throughout Louisiana, including Alexandria and Lafayette. He specializes in treating high blood pressure and high cholesterol, with particular expertise in pediatric hypertension. His procedural skills include performing colonoscopies and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures, as well as interpreting CT scans. Patients have given Dr. Kinchen an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 on Vitals.
Dr. Kinchen is affiliated with Alexandria VA Medical Center and practices at multiple locations throughout Louisiana, including Alexandria and Lafayette. He specializes in treating high blood pressure and high cholesterol, with particular expertise in pediatric hypertension. His procedural skills include performing colonoscopies and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures, as well as interpreting CT scans. Patients have given Dr. Kinchen an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 61 years of experience
- 13 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Spanish
- Lsu Health Sciences
- 3 specialties
- 9 areas of expertise
- 3 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 3 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Ernest Washington Kinchen has 3 locationsLafayette VA Outpatient Clinic
2100 Jefferson St Bldg BLafayette, LA 70501 Tel: (337) 261-0734
Mon7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri7:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | ||
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| Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine | Med School: UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO DIVISION OF THE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES THE PRITZKER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | Med School: University Of Louisville School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ernest Washington Kinchen
Medical Specialties
Dr. Ernest Washington Kinchen has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Ernest Washington Kinchen has the following 9 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
61 Years Experience
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Lsu Health Sciences
Medical School
Howard University College Of MedicineGraduated in 1965
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- Dr. Ernest Kinchen's office is located at PO Box 69004, Alexandria, LA, 71306.
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