Dr. Kim Dakin Biography
Dr. Dakin is a highly respected fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery and the American College of Surgeons. Her professional affiliations include memberships in the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy, as well as past memberships in the American Rhinologic Society, the Lafayette and St Landry Parish Medical Societies. She has served on the Opelousas General Health System’s Surgery, Cancer, Credentials, and Medical Executive Committees. She is currently the Chief of the Medical Staff and supervisor of the Newborn Hearing Program. She has served on the Board of Directors for The Junior League of Lafayette, the Lafayette Community Free Health Clinic, and St. Ignatius School.
Dr. Dakin received her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. Then she earned her Doctor of Medicine from Louisiana State University in New Orleans. This was followed by Otolaryngology residency at the University of Mississippi, where she also served as Chief Resident. She is board-certified in Otolaryngology.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Dakin is a preceptor for medical students at The Edward Via School of Medicine and Assistant Clinical Professor for residents in the LSU Otolaryngology program.
Since 1997, she has been practicing in Opelousas and Lafayette and is proud of the opportunity to provide comprehensive otolaryngic care to generations of families in Acadiana. She appreciates the friendly community that offers the ability to combine advanced medical knowledge with compassionate care to achieve outstanding outcomes for patients. Together with her husband, Andy, she raised her three children in Acadiana. The Dakins are involved with volunteering and community service.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Dakin enjoys reading and traveling which she finds enriches her approach to both personal and professional life.
Dr. Dakin’s professional achievements and her commitment to her patients highlight her dedication to both her field and her community. Her blend of professional excellence and personal dedication underscores her role as a trusted and compassionate physician and surgeon in the Acadiana region.
