NEWS RELEASE
Opelousas, LA, 11/01/2024 – Lance Armentor, BSM, MHA, President & CEO of Opelousas General Health System (OGHS) announces that Dr. Royce Darbonne has joined the OGHS Medical Staff as a hospitalist. Dr. Darbonne specializes in internal medicine and his scope of services include primary care, hypertension, diabetes management, chronic disease management & annual wellness.
Dr. Darbonne is originally from Parks, La. He completed his medical training at St. George’s University School of Medicine in St. George’s, Grenada, graduating Magna Cum Laude. He completed his residency in internal medicine from LSU Health Sciences Center/University Hospital and Clinics. Dr. Darbonne is a member of the American College of Physicians, American Medical Association, American College of Emergency Physicians, and Emergency Medicine Residents’ Association.
He joins the family practice of Dr. Michael Burnell. The medical practice is located at 138 Lazaro Blvd., Suite A., Opelousas. Appointments can be scheduled by calling the office at 337-447-4025.
About Opelousas General Health System
Since 1957, Opelousas General Health System has been dedicated to the provision of quality healthcare through its strong commitment and high standards. Central to the success of OGHS’s commitment for excellence is the presence of an outstanding and highly qualified staff of physicians, nurses, technologists, and other personnel who provide professional treatment in a caring environment. Serving as the region’s referral medical center, OGHS is a 171-bed, full service medical center, and the area’s most comprehensive community healthcare facility offering a wide range of medical specialties and state-of-the-art technology. Visit us at www.opelousasgeneral.com.
