General Surgery Associates
General Surgery • Natchitoches, LA
About
Summary: The Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau (NCVB) is the government-linked tourism agency for Natchitoches, Louisiana, the state’s oldest settlement. It promotes lodging, dining, and attractions in the historic 33-block Landmark District, year-round festivals (notably Festival of Lights), museums, Creole plantations, and nearby natural areas. Key details: - Headquarters: 780 Front Street, Suite 100, Natchitoches, LA 71457 - Website: natchitoches.com - Industry: Hospitality; Type: Government Agency; Ownership: Private - Phone: 800-259-1714 - Annual revenue: ~$26.4M; Employees: 2 - Aliases: Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau; Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce Note: The provided highlights do not include any information about individuals named Dr. William A. Ball, Jr. or Shay Ball, or any direct connection between them and Natchitoches/CVB.
Clinic Type
General Surgery
Address
740 Keyser Avenue, Suite D
Phone
(318) 214-5770
contact@gonatchitoches.com
Opening Hours
Monday through Thursday, 8am to 5pm
Emergency Care
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergency surgery
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FAQs
What are the office hours?
Monday through Thursday, 8am to 5pm
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- WebMD Care: 4.5/5 (19 ratings)
Patients praise
- Dr. Ball is frequently praised for being professional, caring, and easy to talk to
- Positive feedback regarding surgical outcomes and staff friendliness
- Clear explanations of procedures provided to patients
Common complaints
- Reports of rudeness and condescension from Dr. Ball in some patient reviews
- Complaint regarding staff conduct attributed to Shay Ball in a patient review
"Dr. Ball and his staff are wonderful! This is the best experience I have ever had with a surgery. Mallie his FNP, office staff, nurses at his office are top notch."
— Review aggregate for Dr. William A. Ball, Jr."Dr Ball was extremely rude, watched the television the whole time while informing me of my symptoms, and became condescending when I asked about what he was ..."
— Vitals patient reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Bill Ball and NRMC Introduce Revolutionary Cancer Mapping Technology to Northern Louisiana — Feb 2, 2026
- Dr. William A. Ball, Jr. - Natchitoches, Louisiana Carmen's Care Pharmacy — Dec 31, 2025
- St. Denis Art League presents 58th Annual Spring Festival Court at formal ball | Natchitoches Parish Journal — Jun 9, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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