Brian R. Kann, MD | New Orleans, LA | Colorectal Surgeon

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Brian R. Kann, MD, specializes in colon and rectal surgery at Ochsner Health. They have a focus in the surgical management of routine and complex anorectal disorders, inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease), colorectal and anal cancer, fecal incontinence, diverticulitis, pelvic floor dysfunction and many others.

accepting new patients
4.3

13 Ratings
29 years of experience
18 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Ochsner Clinic Foundation - GME Office
5 written reviews
1 specialty
27 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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4.3

13 Ratings with 5 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 11 Minutes

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Very nice and very informative.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
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October 27th, 2022

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Dr Kann is very nice and does a great job for his patients. I have had the same procedure done by him before and no one can ask for a better doctor.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

June 29th, 2021

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He repaired a scar tissue problem for my wife when two previous doctors could not. Highly recommend if you have scar tissue in rectum that others say can't be fixed.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

January 23rd, 2017

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Dr. actually said he didn't need the money Did colon surgery and cut ureter. Lied and said he just roughed it up. 9 years later, many stents and surgeries.

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Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

January 13th, 2017

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I am a stage 3 colorectal cancer patient of Dr. Brian Kann, and highly recommend his expertise and caring. He performed three different surgeries, including a major minimally invasive surgery removing a maligant mass and 16" of sigmoid colon and 34 lymph nodes, of which 19 were positive for cancer. Additionally, he removed rectal Stage 0 masses during two other surgeries. He also performed several follow up colonoscopies, along with many follow-up visits.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

April 12th, 2010

Brian R Kann

1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121

Tel: (504) 842-4060


Brian R Kann, MD	Dr. Alexander Joseph Rossi	Adam Miles Berenson	Renee Michelle Cholyway
Colorectal Surgery	Surgery	Colorectal Surgery	Colorectal Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.3 (13 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
29 Years of Experience	9 Years of Experience	7 Years of Experience	9 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
New Orleans , LA	New Haven , CT	Dallas , TX	New Orleans , LA
Med School: Hahnemann University School of Medicine	Med School: Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine	Med School: Texas A&M University System Health Science Center College Of Medicine	Med School: Oakland University William Beaumont School Of Medicine
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Colorectal Surgery

Abdominal Pain
Appendectomy
Banding
Bowel Resection
Colectomy
Colitis
Colon Cancer
Colon Tumor (Adenomatous Polyps)
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer
Diverticulitis
Fecal Incontinence
Gastrointestinal Cancer
Gastrointestinal Surgery
Hemorrhoidectomy
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD)
Intestinal Diseases
Laproscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
Proctoscopy
Pyoderma Gangrenosum
Rectal Bleeding
Rectal Cancer
Rectal Pain
Rectovaginal Fistula
Sigmoidoscopy
Ulcerative Colitis

Brian R Kann holds an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Ochsner Clinic Foundation - GME Office in 2004.

Residency

Completed their residency at Cooper Hospital-University Medical Ctr. in 2003.

Medical School

Graduated from Hahnemann University School of Medicine in 1997.

NPI Number

Brian R Kann's NPI number is 1689763179.

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