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David Darbonne, MD

Location Information
  • Primary Location
    Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for Women
    1900 W. Gauthier Rd.
    Lake Charles, LA 70605
    Hours
    • Hours vary among providers. Please visit each providers listing or call the office for confirmation.

Meet David Darbonne, MD

Dr. Darbonne has been a prominent figure in women's health since 1996, known for his comprehensive care and attentive approach to his patients - both mothers and newborns.  

Dr. Darbonne holds a bachelor's degree in science/pre-medicine from McNeese State University. He began his medical training at Louisiana State University where he obtained his medical degree, followed by an internship and residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the Louisiana State University Medical Center in Shreveport, LA.  

Dr. Darbonne has received numerous awards for medical excellence and has been consistently affirmed as Louisiana Top Doctor since 2018.  

After providing obstetrics and gynecology services and delivering hundreds of babies through his medical practice in Lake Charles, Dr. Darbonne now serves as a laborist at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for Women.  

A laborist is a certified OB/GYN who is dedicated to delivering babies and responding to OBGYN emergencies. Laborists provide a vital service to support your OBGYN during the labor process, enhancing patient safety and improving outcomes.   

Laborists step in when called upon by other OB/GYN s who are navigating their time between overseeing labor and delivery, performing gynecological surgeries, and seeing patients in their clinic. Laborists do not schedule patient appointments, their task is to lend a helping hand when needed. Experienced laborists, like Dr. Darbonne, ensures that mothers will receive the highest level of compassionate and expert care during the labor process. Having a full-time laborist on staff in one of southwest Louisiana's premier birthing facilities continues mission of providing comprehensive care to women, mothers and babies in our community.  

Golden Stethoscope Award

September 2023

Education
  • College
  • McNeese State University
    Lake Charles, LA
  • Medical School
  • Louisiana State University Medical Center
    Shreveport, LA
  • Internship
  • Louisiana State University Medical Center
    Shreveport, LA
  • Residency
  • Louisiana State University Medical Center
    Shreveport, LA
Insurances Accepted:
  • Aetna Health Inc., 
  • Blue Cross / Blue Shield, 
  • Cigna Health And Life Insurance Company, 
  • Hmo Louisiana, Inc., 
  • Humana, 
  • IMA, 
  • Louisiana Health Service & Indemnity Company, 
  • Meritain Health, 
  • Office Of Group Benefits, 
  • Other, 
  • Self Insured, 
  • United Health Care, 
  • United Medical Resources
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I'm a new patient. Can I fill out the paperwork before my appointment?
To help prepare for your first appointment, you can download and print new patient paperwork prior to your visit. Please click Download under Patient Forms above. If you are not able to to do this before your visit, you can fill out paperwork in the office. Please note: some clinics may have other specific forms for new patients in addition to the forms above.
It's my first visit, do I need my medical records from my previous doctor(s)?
If you have seen another physician, it is helpful to have his/her previous office records. A consent for the release of information must be signed and then we can request records from your previous physician.
Do you need my insurance information at the time of my visit?
Yes, we require your insurance card at time of service. We will file all claims to our participating insurance groups. Payment of insurance co-pays, deductibles, and all fees NOT covered by your insurance company are expected at the time of service. Fees may be paid by cash, check or credit card.
Do you need my insurance information at the time of my visit?
Yes, we require your insurance card at time of service. We will file all claims to our participating insurance groups. Payment of insurance co-pays, deductibles, and all fees NOT covered by your insurance company are expected at the time of service. Fees may be paid by cash, check or credit card.
If I call with a question for the nurse or doctor, when can I expect a callback?
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I have a question about my bill. Who do I contact?
Your Memorial Medical Group bill includes charges for goods and services rendered by your physician. Depending on your care, you may receive separate bills for services such as X-rays or lab work. You may contact our financial services department at 337.494.3265 with any questions or concerns about your bill or to pay your bill by phone. You may also visit the billing and financial services office located at 3050 Aster Street in Lake Charles. It is open Monday – Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
I need to change my appointment. Who do I need to contact?
To make changes to your appointment, please contact your physician's office. For each physician's contact information, click here.
I would like to access my medical records. How do I do that?
Yes, we require your insurance card at time of service. We will file all claims to our participating insurance groups. Payment of insurance co-pays, deductibles, and all fees NOT covered by your insurance company are expected at the time of service. Fees may be paid by cash, check or credit card.
Do you need my insurance information at the time of my visit?
Medical records can be accessed through the Follow My Health or the My MMG patient portals. You can request a copy of your medical records by calling 337.494.3149 or faxing a request to 337.494.3148. To learn more about accessing your records or to complete a Request for Information, click here.