Enrique Mendez, M.D.
Rheumatology • Lake Charles, LA • Since 1994
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About
Enrique Mendez, M.D. is a physician affiliated with Center for Orthopaedics, a private medical practice based in Lake Charles, Louisiana (founded 1994). The center provides comprehensive musculoskeletal care including sports medicine, joint replacement, knee/shoulder/hip/hand/foot & ankle services, physical medicine & rehabilitation, regenerative medicine, and orthopaedics research. Center for Orthopaedics serves Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas with multiple offices (HQ at 1747 Imperial Blvd, Lake Charles) and a team of doctors, PAs, and specialists. The practice sponsors sports medicine for 14 local high schools and emphasizes patient-centered, advanced orthopedic care. For inquiries, contact information includes main numbers and the email info@centerforortho.com.
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FAQs
What services does Dr. Enrique Mendez specialize in?
Rheumatology including conditions such as Osteoporosis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Gout, Arthritis and Arthropathies.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp: Zero-star review mentioned (2 reviews total) (2 reviews)
- Healthgrades: 15 reviews noted; mixed/mostly negative excerpts (15 reviews (on page excerpt))
- WebMD: Includes 0-star style complaints; overall not stated in excerpt (6 reviews shown)
- Birdeye: 2.3 star rating (3 reviews)
- U.S. News: 2.3 out of 5 (12 ratings total)
Patients praise
- Some patients praise knowledge, patience, and compassion/kindness of staff
- Some reviews describe good/exceptional care from Dr. Mendez
Common complaints
- Long wait times and scheduling/communication problems
- Difficulty reaching the office and delayed responses to calls
- Denial of appointments without explanation
- Claims of poor listening/discharge from clinic; concerns about treatment choices (e.g., narcotics/opiate risk)
- Staff unprofessional behavior and issues with medications/records
""Zero stars. I would not recommend this doctor at all ... I waited in the room for 40 ...""
- Yelp review for Enrique Mendez, MD (Lake Charles)""We’ve published patient experience ratings ... 2.3 out of 5 ... Some patients report positive experiences ... However, multiple patients have expressed dissatisfaction with communication and scheduling issues, including long wait times""
- U.S. News provider profile summary""Absolutely ridiculous!!! ... If I could have given 0 stars I would have. Not a good doctor. Doesn't listen..""
- WebMD doctor page (ratings & reviews excerpt)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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