Opelousas, LA | Dr. Michael L. Burnell MD: General Family Practitioner
General Practice • Opelousas, LA
About
Summary: Dr. Michael L. Burnell is a family practitioner based in Opelousas, Louisiana, serving patients of all ages. The practice offers hospice and palliative care, as well as hyperbaric and wound care. Contact: info@drmichaelburnell.com or (337) 447-4025. The practice appears small (1 employee) with a local focus and a web presence primarily in the United States. Keywords: family medicine, hospice, palliative care, hyperbaric care, wound care, Opelousas, LA.
Clinic Type
General Practice
Address
138 Lazaro Blvd, Opelousas, LA 70570
Phone
(337)447-4025
info@drmichaelburnell.com
Opening Hours
Mon - Thu 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Fri – CLOSED (as per site text)
Emergency Care
Hospice & Palliative Care services available
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
Cash, Credit/Debit, Insurance (private)
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What services does Dr. Burnell offer?
General family practice, hospice and palliative care, wellness physicals, check-ups, chronic disease management, influenza vaccines, and weight loss (non-surgical).
What are the office hours?
Mon - Thurs 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Friday – CLOSED.
Awards & Accreditations
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- US News Doctors: 5/5 (21)
- Healthgrades: 3.7/5 (9)
- Vitals: 4.2/5 (9)
- WebMD Care: 4.5/5 (10)
Patients praise
- compassionate care
- medical expertise
- courteous staff
- thorough exams
Common complaints
- difficulty receiving returned phone calls from office staff
"Don't ever be in a hurry to get anything or need something from this office.. Nurse DOES NOT return phone calls even after 2+ weeks. will be leaving this practice."
— VitalsSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Judge Harris and Dr. Burnell Named to Boards — Jul 15, 2025
- Two Named To OGH Board » St. Landry Now Online Newspaper » Opelousas & St Landry Parish, LA — Jul 15, 2025
- Harris Named To OGH Board » St. Landry Now Online Newspaper » Opelousas & St Landry Parish, LA — Jul 15, 2025
- Dr. Daniel Wiltz, MD - Family Medicine Doctor in Saint Martinville, LA — May 14, 2026
- OGH Honors Legends » St. Landry Now Online Newspaper » Opelousas & St Landry Parish, LA — Apr 17, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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