a Dr. Linville and his wife, Molly, have served together on past mission trips. lcmh.com 9 General surgeons serving you Our highly trained general surgeons and their staff provide patients with the most sophisticated surgical treatments, with safety as their top priority. A wide range of surgical treatments—minimally invasive outpatient, robotic-assisted and more acute inpatient procedures—is available. . medicine the mission went further. The group gathered funds to help patients access the specialized care they couldn’t find locally, including care at a pediatric hospital for a young girl and cancer treatments out of the area for another. Beyond treating physical ailments, the mission provided education in basic wound care and hygiene—skills that empower local people long after the team has left. Restoring health and dignity After more than 10 medical mission trips, Dr. Linville embraces the opportunity to come face-to-face with different communities and their unique set of challenges, but with the same unifying goal to provide compassionate care. His wife, a nurse herself, has previously joined him on these missions, and they hope to instill these values in their two young children. In time, as their children grow older, they look forward to bringing them along to witness and participate in the work that grounds their family in purpose and empathy. Amanda Ellington, MD, is boardcertified in general surgery with a special focus on breast cancer and surgical breast disease. As Director of the High-Risk Breast Clinic at Memorial, she has helped hundreds of women with elevated breast cancer risk and those diagnosed with breast cancer through their health journey and to a successful outcome. Richard Shimer, MD, is a boardcertified general surgeon. He also serves as the Medical Director of Trauma Services at Memorial Hospital, the area’s only designated Level III trauma center. He specializes in minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery, endoscopy and trauma surgery. Darin Doumite, MD, is a boardcertified general surgeon specializing in advanced laparoscopic surgery and minimally invasive procedures. He performs robotic-assisted surgery, allowing his patients to recover with less pain and a quicker return to activity and work. Dr. Doumite focuses on complex hernia repair and gastric and colorectal cancer. Reflecting on his experiences, Dr. Linville shares how mission work has changed his view of medicine: “Regardless of where I am, it’s someone who needs care,” he says. Whether he’s in a hospital in the U.S. or on an isolated island in Africa, he’s driven by the same calling— to meet people’s basic needs and help restore their health and dignity. Dr. Linville and his team serve patients in SWLA at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, with a spirit of service and a commitment to change lives, one surgery at a time. Do you need surgery? Our expert team of surgeons can help. Visit lcmh.com/surgery to learn more about our surgical services and how to prepare.
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