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Dr. Daniel Lincoln Beckles, MD

Cardiovascular Disease, Thoracic Surgery, Transplant Surgery
28 years of experience
Ochsner Christus Health at St Patrick Hospital 401 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 513-0100

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Brief Intro

Dr. Beckles is double boarded by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Fellowship trained at the Brigham & Women's Hospital -Harvard Medical School in Boston and Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas.Specializes in advanced heart failure surgery, coronary artery bypass all arterial grafting, minimally invasive surgery, complex cardiac and thoracic surgical care and thoracic transplantation, critical care, hemodynamic monitoring, education, and translational research. Currently, surgical director of Heart transplantation and mechanical assist devices at Baylor Scott & White Health System in Central Texas and Professor (affiliate), Texas A & M University.Dr. Beckles is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, and a fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians. He is a member of the International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation, American Society of Transplantation, International Society of Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery, the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the American College of Surgeons, the American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association, the Association of Academic Surgeons and the European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgeons.He obtained his BS and MS in biochemistry and chemistry respectively, from Stony Brook University in New York. He obtained his MD degree from SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn New York and stayed there for his general surgery residency and completed a Ph.D. degree in Cardiovascular Molecular and Cell Biology.He has 26 peer-reviewed publications, co-authored in 3 textbook chapters and 2 US Patents.Dr. Beckles is President of the Board of Managers for SUNY Downstate Medical School Alumni Association and Chief Medical Officer for the Trinbago Progressive Association and its international Medical Mission Trips. He is joined by his wife, Kassie, and 3 sons ages 10, 14, and 16 who are outstanding tennis players.

Education Background

FELLOWSHIP

Brigham and Womens Hospital - 2008

RESIDENCY

UT Southwestern Medical Center - 2007

SUNY Downstate Medical Center - 2004

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University of New York-Downstate Medical Center - 1997

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

Ochsner Christus Health General Surgery
401 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601
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

Specialties Treated

Thoracic Surgery
Transplant Surgery
Cardiovascular Disease

Conditions Addressed

Lung Cancer
Heart Failure
Cardiac Arrhythmia
Carditis
Cardiomyopathy
Angina Pectoris
Chronic Bronchitis
Benign Thyroid Diseases
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Esophagitis
Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
Emphysema
Endocarditis
Bacterial Pneumonia
Conduction Disorders
Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Aortic Valvular Disease
Aortic Regurgitation
Aortic Stenosis
Gastric Cancer
Anemia
Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Renal Failure
Acute renal disease
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
Acute Bronchitis
Arterial Thromboembolic Disease
Non-Toxic Goiter
Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
Sarcoidosis
Pulmonary Embolism
Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
Valvular Heart Disease
Metabolic Syndrome
Vitamin D Deficiency
Mitral Regurgitation
Ischemic Heart Disease
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Hypertension (HTN)
Hiatal Hernia
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Mitral Valvular Disease

Procedures Performed

Heart Surgery
Lung Ultrasound
Liver Surgery
Thoracic discectomy
Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Facet Blocks
Thoracic Laminectomy
Cardiac Advanced Blood Testing
Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair (TEVAR)
Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG)
CT Scan Procedure
Coronary Artery Bypass
Heart Valve Procedures

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

HealthFirst (NY)
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
US Family Health Plan
AmeriHealth
Mutual of Omaha
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Aetna
HealthSmart

Cancer 15
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 19
Orthopedics 26
Neurology & Neurosurgery 24
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 25
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 23
Diabetes & Endocrinology 9
Children's Hospital 4
Urology 23
Psychiatry 69
Geriatrics 23
Rehabilitation 50
Obsterics & Gynecology 3
Ear, Nose & Throat 3
Long Term Care 23
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 12