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Dr. Kim Dakin, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Opelousas, LA.
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Dr. Kim Dakin, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 60
Opelousas, LA
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Kim Dakin, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Opelousas, LA.

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Dr. Dakin graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 1991 and completed a residency at University Miss. Dr. Kim Dakin, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Opelousas, LA and has 35 years experience. Dr. Dakin currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Opelousas General Health System. Dr. Dakin has experience treating conditions like Suppurative Otitis Media, Acute Sinusitis, Otitis Media, Acute Respiratory Infection and Nonsuppurative Otitis Media among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Dakin's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Dakin is board certified in Otolaryngology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Adenoidectomy
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Adenoiditis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Sinusitis
Tonsillectomy
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Perforated Eardrum
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Pollen Allergy
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Mixed Hearing Loss
Tongue-Tie
Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Earwax Buildup
Chronic Laryngitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Pharyngolaryngitis
Chronic Tonsillitis
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Sleep Apnea
Chronic Adenotonsillitis
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Enlarged Turbinates
Meniere's Disease
Wound Repair
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Outer Ear Infection
Pharyngeal Candidiasis
Desensitization
Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Allergy Shots
Aeroallergen Hyposensitization Therapy
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Nasal Polyp
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Anaphylaxis
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Aspergillosis
Asthma
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Autoimmune Diseases
Bell's Palsy
Bone Cancer
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Ear Infection
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Head and Neck Cancer
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Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
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Jaw Fracture
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Labyrinthitis
Laryngeal Cancer
Larynx Conditions
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Loss of Smell and Taste
Loss of Voice or Hoarse Voice
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Mast Cell Diseases
Maxillary and Malar Fractures
Moderate Asthma
Myringitis
Nasal Obstruction
Oral or Facial Cleft
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Otosclerosis
Ototoxic Hearing Loss
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Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Sudden Idiopathic Hearing Loss
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Throat Pain
Thyroid Disease
Thyroid Eye Disease
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Tongue Cancer
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vocal Cord Nodule
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Vocal Cord Polyp
Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Balloon Sinuplasty
Blepharoplasty
Botox® Injection
Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
Dermabrasion
Dermal Filler
Ear Plastic Surgery (Otoplasty)
Ear Surgery
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
ENT Surgery
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision or Destruction of Palate or Uvula Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Pharynx Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
Facial Reconstruction
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Head and Neck Surgery
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laryngoscopy
Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Myringotomy
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Nasal Surgery
Nose Plastic Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
Parathyroidectomy
Perforated Eardrum Repair (Tympanoplasty)
Puncture Aspiration
Radiofrequency Ablation Turbinate
Rhinoseptoplasty
Salivary Gland Surgery
Sinus Surgery
Sleep Apnea Surgery
Sphenoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Sphenoidotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Surgery
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery

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Locations

  1. 1 Dakin Otolaryngology LLC
    1270 Attakapas Dr Ste 201, Opelousas, LA 70570
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (337) 942-3230
  2. 2 Ambulatory Surgery Center of Opelousas
    187 Ventre Blvd, Opelousas, LA 70570
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (337) 407-0050
  3. 3 Peak Medical Partners LLC
    1101 S College Rd Ste 206, Lafayette, LA 70503
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (337) 500-1645
  4. 4 Surgery Center
    1101 S College Rd Ste 100, Lafayette, LA 70503
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (337) 233-8603

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She really cares about her clients. I have talked nothing but good things about her.
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kim Dakin, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Dakin's profile.

Dr. Dakin frequently treats the following conditions: Suppurative Otitis Media, Acute Sinusitis, Otitis Media, Acute Respiratory Infection and Nonsuppurative Otitis Media. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Kim Dakin, MD is affiliated with Opelousas General Health System.

Yes, Dr. Kim Dakin, MD holds board certification in Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Education
Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    1991
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Louisana State University
    1992
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • University Miss
    1997
Residency Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Opelousas General Health System

    539 E Prudhomme St, Opelousas, LA

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