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Dr. Kim Dakin, MD

Dr. Kim Dakin, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Kim Dakin, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Opelousas, LA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Dakin has extensive experience in Upper Respiratory Conditions. She graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 1991. She is affiliated with Opelousas General Health System. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

1270 Attakapas Dr Ste 201 Opelousas, LA 70570
Telehealth available
(337) 942-3230

Dr. Dakin is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Dakin specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Dakin's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dakin

3.9
16 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
69%
69%
4 star
6%
6%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
25%
25%

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Great care.
As my health care provider she has been really helpful in helping me understand some of the issues that I have been going through. She answers my questions and clearly explains my options when it comes to my care.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Don Short – Mar 31, 2023
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Terrible staff
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 other person found this helpful
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May 04, 2022
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1 star
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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May 04, 2022
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Great ??
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Nora Deshotel in LA, LA – Sep 28, 2018
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I saw Dr. Dakin 20 years ago and had a terrible experience with her. I would not recommend her to anyone based on my experience. (misdiagnosis) Fast forward 20 years I have been receiving bills from her office. It is for a patient who has the same name as me, but it is not me. (I actually know the patient). I called her office to tell the staff, she assured me that she would make the change in the system. It's been 2 months and I am STILL receiving the other patients bill...
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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cypress – Aug 14, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Otolaryngology combines medical and surgical treatment of the entire family. It is such a gift to be able to treat generations of families. As well as traditional ear, nose, and throat diagnosis, treatment and surgery; we provide in office allergy...read more

biography

Attended LSU Medical School in New Orleans. Completed Otolaryngology residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. The first woman, mother otolaryngologist in Acadiana, practicing since 1997. Happily married to Andy Dakin, mother of 3.

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

  • Allergy

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  • University Miss

    Residency Hospital, 1997

  • Louisana State University

    Internship Hospital, 1992

  • Lsu Health Sciences Center New Orleans School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons
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Otolaryngology†
†Self designated 
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Dr. Dakin is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    Practice

    Dakin Otolaryngology LLC1270 Attakapas Dr Ste 201 Opelousas, LA 70570
    1

    Practice

    The Bond Group LLC1101 S College Rd Ste 201 Lafayette, LA 70503
    2

    Practice

    Surgery Center1101 S College Rd Ste 100 Lafayette, LA 70503
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Opelousas General Health System

      539 E Prudhomme St
      Opelousas, LA 70570

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      81%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      5% higher than the national average

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