Lake Charles Memorial | Medical Milestones | Issue 2 2024

lcmh.com 7 John Bercier, DO Dr. Bercier is a board-certified pulmonologist and a critical care physician. He joins R. Craig Broussard, MD; Clifford Courville, MD; Fidencio Davalos, MD; and Gary Kohler, MD, at Memorial Pulmonary Associates. Dr. Bercier received a Bachelor of Science from University of Louisiana at Lafayette, then completed a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He continued his training through a Louisiana State University internal medicine residency at Our Lady of the Lake in Baton Rouge, followed by a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care with Louisiana State University New Orleans. Throughout his educational career, he spent a significant amount of time in medical-field academic organizations, giving back to the community and advancing the educational training experience for himself and his peers. Inspired by his father’s career as a dentist and his commitment to caring for his patients, Dr. Bercier knew he had a desire to serve others in the field of medicine because of the immense joy he finds in helping others. Originally from Rayne, Louisiana, Dr. Bercier is familiar with the SWLA community and looks forward to his new practice at Lake Charles Memorial Health System. Dr. Bercier is accepting new patients at Memorial Pulmonary Associates, located inside Lake Charles Memorial Hospital at 2770 Third Ave., Suite 350. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Bercier, please call 337-284-8443. Barry Henry, MD Dr. Henry is the newest orthopedic surgeon to join Memorial’s team. He works with Nathan Cohen, MD; Kipp Cryar, MD; Alan Hinton, MD; and James Jackson, DO, at Memorial Orthopedic Specialists. After 20 years of private practice in Lafayette, Louisiana, Dr. Henry is excited to return to his hometown of Lake Charles and help people get back to doing what they love. Dr. Henry attended the United States Air Force Academy and graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University before serving three years of active duty in the U.S. Air Force. He was honorably discharged from service before pursuing his medical degree at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. He then completed residency training in orthopedic surgery at Texas Tech University Health Science Center in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Henry is accepting new patients at Memorial Orthopedic Specialists, located inside Lake Charles Memorial Hospital at 1717 Oak Park Blvd., 3rd floor. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Henry, please call 337-284-6635. Meet Memorial’s newest providers!

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