Dr. Mizell is from a small country town in Louisiana, but left to attend Louisiana Tech University where he graduated summa cum laude in 2000. Dr. Mizell obtained his medical degree and completed a general surgery residency at Louisiana State Health Sciences Center in Shreveport. He chose to specialize in colon and rectal surgery.
Dr. Mizell enjoys teaching medical students and residents, and has won a number of awards for his teaching. In addition to his teaching, Dr. Mizell is also the Director of Undergraduate Education. This postion allows him to assist with medical student education during their surgical rotation.
Dr. Mizell married his wife in 2000 and they have three young children. The family is very active in their local church, and have participated in medical mission trips to Mexico, Turkey and Cambodia to help with medical and spiritual needs.
Dr. Mizell's awards include:
- Chief Administrative Surgery Resident - 2008-2009
- Best Teaching Resident - 2005-2009
- Joseph L. Lowenstein House Officer Teaching Award - 2008-2009
- State of Louisiana Surgical Jeopardy Champion - 2009
- Red Sash Teaching Award 2011 and 2012
- Golden Apple Teaching Award 2011 and 2012
- Circle of Excellence Deans List for patient satisfaction surveys 2011 and 2012
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American Board of Surgery
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American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
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University: M.D. DEGREE: Louisiana State University Medical Center – Shreveport, 2004
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Internship: General Surgery Internship, Louisiana State University Medical Center – Shreveport, 2005
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Residency: General Surgery Residency, Louisiana State University Medical Center – Shreveport, 2009
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Fellowship: Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship, Baylor University Medical Center – Dallas, 2010
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General Surgery
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Colorectal Surgery
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Surgical Endoscopy
UAMS doctors treat a broad range of conditions some of which may not be listed below.
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Fecal Incontinence
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Constipation
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Rectal Prolapse
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Diverticulitis
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Colon Cancer
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Colonic Obstructions
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Gastrointestinal Bleeding
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Colitis
The following list represents some, but not all, of the procedures offered by this doctor.
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Endorectal and Anal Ultrasonography
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Evaluation of Fecal Incontinence
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Colonoscopy
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Minimally Invasive Surgery for Colorectal Diseases
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Surgery for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Surgery for Colorectal Diseases
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