Top-Rated Doctors in Lake Charles for Primary Care
Primary Care • Lake Charles, LA
Clinic Type
Primary Care
Address
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, 1701 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Phone
337-494-3000
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- CenterWell Primary Care website: 4.83 out of 5 stars (441 ratings)
- Healthgrades: 4.9 out of 5 stars (30 ratings)
- Healthgrades: 5.0 out of 5 stars (12 ratings)
- Healthgrades: 4.5 out of 5 stars (29 ratings)
- Healthgrades: 4.7 out of 5 stars (15 ratings)
- Healthgrades: 5.0 out of 5 stars (3 ratings)
- Healthgrades: 4.0 out of 5 stars (4 ratings)
- Healthgrades: 4.4 out of 5 stars (7 ratings)
Patients praise
- Physicians described as attentive, compassionate, and good listeners
- High level of patient trust in clinical expertise and thoroughness
- Strong bedside manner and willingness to take time with patients
- Effective coordination with specialists when needed
Common complaints
- Difficulties with office communication and phone responsiveness
- Inconsistent appointment scheduling and administrative errors
- Long wait times despite scheduled appointments
- Occasional dissatisfaction with staff friendliness or professionalism
- Challenges with prescription refills and follow-up processes
"I would drive 4+ hours if I had to make sure he stayed my primary care doctor. Highly recommend. You won’t be disappointed."
— Healthgrades review of Dr. Micah Leleux"This has got to be one of the sweetest and most caring Doctors I have ever had the pleasure of seeing! ... He is young, but willing to listen and takes his time on everything."
— Healthgrades review of Dr. Joshua Whatley"Don't even think about asking his office to fill out any paperwork! I dropped off forms for him to sign to help my mother get into a nursing home, and they lost them and never called me back!"
— Healthgrades review of Dr. Benjamin PalomboSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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