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About Us
We’re dedicated to you
Christus Ochsner Health is dedicated to offering cutting-edge cardiac and thoracic surgery solutions that focus on personalized care. Our experienced team takes pride in delivering localized services tailored to your health needs. We understand that undergoing surgery can be daunting, so we prioritize building strong relationships with our patients and providing exceptional support throughout your journey. Experience the comfort of comprehensive care close to home.
Meet Dr. Daniel L. Beckles, MD, PhD, MBA, FACS, FACC.
Hospital Affiliations
CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital
CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital
Education & Certifications
Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital
Fellowship: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Residency: SUNY Downstate Medical School
Medical Education: SUNY Downstate Medical School- New York City
Certification: American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Certification: American Board of Surgery
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Services
Your personalized SURGICAL solutions
CARDIAC Surgery
CARDIAC SURGERY
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
Off-pump CABG, Beating Heart Surgery
Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS)
Hybrid Coronary Revascularization (HCR)
Robotic Assisted CABG
All arterial CABG (LIMA/BIMA/Radial)
Redo CABG
Heart Valve Disease
Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery
Aortic valve replacement (AVR)
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Mitral valve repair/replacement
Tricuspid Valve Repair/Replacement
Redo Valve surgery
Aortic Disease
Aortic root aneurysm
Bentall Procedure (Modified)
David (Valve sparing) Aortic valve repair
Aortic arch aneurysm
Aortic dissection
Congenital Heart Disease/Tumors
Atrial septal defects
Ventricular septal defects
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Anomalous Coronary Artery Disease
Cardiac Tumors
Arrhythmias
Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) Ligation
Atrial Fibrillation Maze Procedure
Convergent Hybrid Atrial Fibrillation Ablation
Epicardial lead placement
Congestive Heart Failure
Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP)
Impella 5.5 ventricular assist device (VAD)
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) coming soon
Thoracic Surgery
THORACIC SURGERY
Lung Cancer
Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)
VATS wedge lung resection/biopsy
VATS lobectomy/ Bi-lobectomy
VATS pneumonectomy
Cervical mediastinoscopy/staging
VATS lymphadenectomy
Minimally Invasive Cancer Staging
Pleural Disease
VATS pleural biopsy
VATS pleurodesis
VATS decortication
Chest Wall Diseases
Rib resection
Chest wall resection
Rib and sternal fixation/ plating for fractures
Pectus repair
Mediastinal Disease
Thoracic outlet syndrome
Superior vena cava syndrome
VATS thymectomy
Robotic-assisted thymectomy
Mediastinal mass biopsy
Diaphragm Disease
VATS diaphragm plication
Esophageal Surgery
ESOPHAGEAL SURGERY
Esophageal Cancer
Esophagectomy
Minimally invasive esophagectomy
Achalasia
Laparoscopic / Robotic esophageal myotomy
Diverticulum
Endoscopic, VATS, and open repair
Para-esophageal hernia (PEH)
Laparoscopic/ robotic PEH repair
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Robotic Nissen Fundoplication
Palliative Care
PALLIATIVE CARE
PEG-J tube placements
PleurX catheter placement
Mediport / Dialysis catheter placement
Esophageal balloon plasty and stenting
Vascular Surgery
Elective TEVAR (in collaboration with Cardiology team)
Carotid Artery Exposure for TAVR
Femoral Arterial Access for TVAR
Acute Repair of Vascular Injuries
What makes us different
Patient-centered, high-quality care
Our team is committed to delivering exceptional care throughout your entire surgical journey. We begin with thorough preoperative optimization, which involves a comprehensive assessment of your health and personalized preparation to ensure the best possible outcomes. During the surgery, we utilize cutting-edge technologies and techniques to enhance precision and safety, ensuring that you receive the highest level of care. After the procedure, our dedicated post-operative critical care team closely monitors your recovery, providing support and interventions as needed to facilitate a smooth healing process. We prioritize your well-being at every phase, ensuring that you feel supported and informed throughout your experience.
Holistic care
Personalized Care
Experienced staff
Advanced technology
Family support
Ease of Access
Insurance
Yes, we accept many insurances. Please call our office today to confirm you are within the CHRISTUS Ochsner NETWORK.
Our team
The many support systems behind our exceptional care
Excellence in Cardiothoracic Surgery is an actual team effort, including up to 100 touchpoints within a hospital system that span your entire journey. Members of the team include our receptionist, various levels of nurses, nurse practitioners, nurse anesthesists, anesthesiologists, perfusionists, your cardiologists and their teams, the surgeon and surgical technicians and circulators, your primary care physician, rehab experts, physical therapists, critical care physicians, pharmacists, laboratory technicians, billers and coders, etc..
Contact us
Contact us
Ochsner CHRISTUS Health Center
401 Dr Michael Debakey Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Office number (337) 513-0100
Fax Number (337) 513- 0105
For Life-Threatening Emergencies, call 911
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