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General Surgery

4.7 out of 5 · 132 reviews

General Surgery • Natchitoches, LA

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Clinic Type

General Surgery

Address

312 Grammont Street, Suite 303, Monroe, LA 71201

Phone

318‑398‑2984

Email

kstanderfer@thesurgeryclinic.net

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://surgeryclinicnela.com/surgery/

Services Offered

  • General Surgery
  • Bariatric Programs
  • Delta Vein Care

Technology & Equipment

  • da Vinci robotic system
  • minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques
  • 3D high-definition imaging

Team

  • Dr. Mohamed Bakeer, Surgeons of Excellence in Robotic Surgery — General Surgeon
  • Dr. Patrick Smith, Surgeons of Excellence in Robotic Surgery — General Surgeon
  • Dr. Bart Liles, Surgeons of Excellence in Robotic Surgery — General Surgeon
  • Dr. Walter Sartor, Surgeons of Excellence in Robotic Surgery — General Surgeon

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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FAQs

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Yes or No

Social Media

Facebook

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • WebMD (Dr. William Ball): 4.5 out of 5 (19 ratings)
  • Vitals (Dr. William Ball): 4.0 out of 5 (21 ratings)
  • Healthgrades (Dr. Matthew Linger): 5.0 out of 5 (3 ratings)
  • Vitals (Dr. William D. Zeichner): 4.7 out of 5 (16 ratings)
  • U.S. News (Dr. William D. Zeichner): 5 out of 5 (73 ratings)

Patients praise

  • Recognition of professional, knowledgeable, and skilled surgical care
  • Praise for clear communication, thorough explanations of conditions, and helpful, courteous staff interactions
  • Appreciation for attentive care during stressful surgical or emergency procedures
  • High patient recommendation rates for certain established providers and the hospital facility overall

Common complaints

  • Concerns regarding bedside manner, specifically impatience, condescending behavior, and lack of perceived compassion from some providers
  • Occasional reports of long wait times for appointments and in-office visits
  • Negative experiences related to Emergency Room care and billing/administrative processes at the associated hospital facility

"Dr Ball was extremely rude... and became condescending when I asked about what he was telling me."

— Vitals review of Dr. William Ball

"Dr. Linger and his staff are amazing to work with and I would recommend them to anyone wanting to take control of their weight."

— Healthgrades review of Dr. Matthew Linger

"Dr Zeichner, is an outstanding physician. His doctor patient relations are excellent."

— Vitals review of Dr. William D. Zeichner

Synthesized 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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