Summary

Dr. George Fuhrman serves as the Interim Chair of the Ochsner Department of Surgery. He has also served as a Program Director for the past 26 years. Dr. Fuhrman’s current practice focuses on acute care surgery with an interest in the management of surgical complications, such as bile duct injuries, enterocutaneous fistula and necrotizing pancreatitis. He is also actively engaged in the performance of complex surgical oncology and breast surgery.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.2
  • 40 years of experience
  • 13 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
  • 3 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Dr. George M Fuhrman

1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121

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SurgeryNurse PractitionerPlastic SurgeryPlastic Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.2 
40 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience 20 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Arabic
New Orleans , LAMetairie , LANew Orleans , LAMetairie , LA
Med School: Medical College of Georgia Med School: Drexel University College Of Medicine Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. George M Fuhrman

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Peoples Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO

Medical Specialties

Dr. George M Fuhrman has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. George M Fuhrman has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • General Surgeon
  • General Surgery
  • Medical Oncology
  • Surgical Oncology

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center1993
MD Anderson Cancer Center1993

Residency

Orlando Regional Medical Center1991

Internship

Orlando Regional Medical Center1987

Medical School

Medical College of GeorgiaGraduated in 1986

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