Enrique Mendez, M.D.
Rheumatology • Lake Charles, LA • Since 1994
About
Enrique Mendez, M.D. is a physician affiliated with Center for Orthopaedics, a private medical practice based in Lake Charles, Louisiana (founded 1994). The center provides comprehensive musculoskeletal care including sports medicine, joint replacement, knee/shoulder/hip/hand/foot & ankle services, physical medicine & rehabilitation, regenerative medicine, and orthopaedics research. Center for Orthopaedics serves Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas with multiple offices (HQ at 1747 Imperial Blvd, Lake Charles) and a team of doctors, PAs, and specialists. The practice sponsors sports medicine for 14 local high schools and emphasizes patient-centered, advanced orthopedic care. For inquiries, contact information includes main numbers and the email info@centerforortho.com.
Clinic Type
Rheumatology
Address
1727 Imperial Boulevard, Building 1, Suite B, Lake Charles, LA 70605
Phone
337-312-8018
msoneira@accurateclinicalresearch.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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FAQs
What services does Dr. Enrique Mendez specialize in?
Rheumatology including conditions such as Osteoporosis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Gout, Arthritis and Arthropathies.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp: Zero-star review mentioned (2 reviews total) (2 reviews)
- Healthgrades: 15 reviews noted; mixed/mostly negative excerpts (15 reviews (on page excerpt))
- WebMD: Includes 0-star style complaints; overall not stated in excerpt (6 reviews shown)
- Birdeye: 2.3 star rating (3 reviews)
- U.S. News: 2.3 out of 5 (12 ratings total)
Patients praise
- Some patients praise knowledge, patience, and compassion/kindness of staff
- Some reviews describe good/exceptional care from Dr. Mendez
Common complaints
- Long wait times and scheduling/communication problems
- Difficulty reaching the office and delayed responses to calls
- Denial of appointments without explanation
- Claims of poor listening/discharge from clinic; concerns about treatment choices (e.g., narcotics/opiate risk)
- Staff unprofessional behavior and issues with medications/records
""Zero stars. I would not recommend this doctor at all ... I waited in the room for 40 ...""
— Yelp review for Enrique Mendez, MD (Lake Charles)""We’ve published patient experience ratings ... 2.3 out of 5 ... Some patients report positive experiences ... However, multiple patients have expressed dissatisfaction with communication and scheduling issues, including long wait times""
— U.S. News provider profile summary""Absolutely ridiculous!!! ... If I could have given 0 stars I would have. Not a good doctor. Doesn't listen..""
— WebMD doctor page (ratings & reviews excerpt)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.
More rheumatology clinics in Lake Charles
Memorial Rheumatology is part of Lake Charles Memorial Health System, a nonprofit, full-service health system serving southwest Louisiana. The system operates multiple Lake Charles campuses and offices, including the headquarters on Oak Park Boulevard, and offers a broad range of specialties, including rheumatology, within a five-parish, 417-bed network supported by more than 300 physicians. Lake Charles Memorial is locally owned, nonprofit, and has grown since its 1952 founding to provide comprehensive care across hospitals, clinics, and trauma services. If you’re specifically seeking rheumatology care within this system, you can contact Lake Charles Memorial through its main lines or visit the Memorial Health System locations in Lake Charles for rheumatology services.
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