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Dr. Mark Lafuria, MD

Dr. Mark Lafuria, MD

Internal Medicine*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Mark Lafuria, MD is an internist in Lake Charles, LA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine in 2003. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital and CHRISTUS Ochsner Saint Patrick Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

2770 3rd Ave Lake Charles, LA 70601
Telehealth available

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Dr. Lafuria's Reviews

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4.7

18 ratings, 10 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Detra Ceasar – Aug 19, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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B. Sykes – Aug 12, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Gracie – Sep 01, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Justin Chapman – Feb 22, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sharla – Jul 01, 2021
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What could be improved
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1 person found this helpful
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Apr 27, 2020
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What went well
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What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Dec 16, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jim Latour – Aug 06, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kyri Anderson in Lake Charles, LA – Oct 02, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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LCMH333 in Lake Charles, LA – Mar 13, 2016
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About Me

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Quality Blue Primary Care Physician (Diabetes Care, Hypertension, Vascular Care): Blue Cross' program for patient-focused care that leads to better health results. Blue Cross measures patient improvement on the four chronic conditions targeted...read more

biography

Dr. Mark Lafuria, MD is an internal medicine specialist at Memorial Medical Group Internal Medicine and is affiliated with Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. 
  • Internal Medicine

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  • Lsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2003
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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    Locations

    Practice

    Memorial Internal Medicine - 3rd Avenue2770 3rd Ave Lake Charles, LA 70601
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • CHRISTUS Ochsner Saint Patrick Hospital

      524 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr
      Lake Charles, LA 70601
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      80%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital

      701 Cypress St
      Sulphur, LA 70663
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      82%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      7% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

      1701 Oak Park Blvd
      Lake Charles, LA 70601

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      83%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

      81%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      5% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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