The Surgery Clinic of Northeast Louisiana
General Surgery • Natchitoches, LA
About
The Surgery Clinic of Northeast Louisiana in Monroe, LA offers general surgery, bariatric programs, and vein care. Their surgeons perform minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic general surgeries, including procedures on abdominal organs and cancer detection. The clinic also provides three weight-loss surgery options—sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and duodenal switch—with dietitian support and comprehensive counseling.
Clinic Type
General Surgery
Address
312 Grammont Street, Suite 303, Monroe, LA 71201
Phone
318‑398‑2984
kstanderfer@thesurgeryclinic.net
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- WebMD (Dr. William Ball): 4.5 out of 5 (19 ratings)
- Vitals (Dr. William Ball): 4.0 out of 5 (21 ratings)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Matthew Linger): 5.0 out of 5 (3 ratings)
- Vitals (Dr. William D. Zeichner): 4.7 out of 5 (16 ratings)
- U.S. News (Dr. William D. Zeichner): 5 out of 5 (73 ratings)
Patients praise
- Recognition of professional, knowledgeable, and skilled surgical care
- Praise for clear communication, thorough explanations of conditions, and helpful, courteous staff interactions
- Appreciation for attentive care during stressful surgical or emergency procedures
- High patient recommendation rates for certain established providers and the hospital facility overall
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding bedside manner, specifically impatience, condescending behavior, and lack of perceived compassion from some providers
- Occasional reports of long wait times for appointments and in-office visits
- Negative experiences related to Emergency Room care and billing/administrative processes at the associated hospital facility
"Dr Ball was extremely rude... and became condescending when I asked about what he was telling me."
— Vitals review of Dr. William Ball"Dr. Linger and his staff are amazing to work with and I would recommend them to anyone wanting to take control of their weight."
— Healthgrades review of Dr. Matthew Linger"Dr Zeichner, is an outstanding physician. His doctor patient relations are excellent."
— Vitals review of Dr. William D. ZeichnerSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Bill Ball and NRMC Introduce Revolutionary Cancer Mapping Technology to Northern Louisiana — Feb 2, 2026
- NRMC Urologists Offering Groundbreaking Surgical Options — Oct 23, 2025
- NRMC introduces advanced surgical options for dialysis patients with Dr. Steven Jackson | Natchitoches Parish Journal — May 29, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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