Acupuncturists in Lake Charles, LA Accepting Medicare

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Donald J Snow Jr., D.A.O.M
Acupuncturist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 643 Dr Michael Debakey Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Phone: 337-475-6334    Fax: 337-475-6327
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Emmalee Shaheen, ND
Acupuncturist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3819 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA 70605
Phone: 337-602-8405    
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Acupuncturists: An acupuncturist is a person who performs ancient therapy for alleviation of pain, anesthesia and treatment of some diseases. Acupuncturists use long, fine needles inserted into specific points in order to treat painful conditions or produce anesthesia.


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