Summary

Dr. George Fuhrman is a surgeon with four decades of experience in the medical field. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed his internship and residency at Orlando Regional Medical Center in 1987 and 1991, respectively. Dr. Fuhrman pursued advanced fellowship training at the prestigious University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in 1993, specializing in oncological surgery. He is fluent in English.

Dr. Fuhrman practices at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. His clinical expertise focuses on treating serious conditions including sepsis in both adult and pediatric patients, as well as metastatic and recurrent breast cancer. He performs specialized procedures such as brain tumor biopsies and surgical pathology evaluations. Patients have rated Dr. Fuhrman 4.2 out of 5 stars on average, reflecting their confidence in his surgical care.

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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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SurgeryPlastic SurgeryPlastic SurgeryCritical Care Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.2 
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40 Years of Experience 60 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
New Orleans , LAMetairie , LANew Orleans , LAMarrero , LA
Med School: Medical College of Georgia Med School: Tehran University Of Medical Sciences Med School: Central Michigan University College Of Medicine Med School: Ross University School Of Medicine
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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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Dr. George Fuhrman speaks English.
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Which hospitals is Dr. George Fuhrman affiliated with?
Dr. George Fuhrman is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center.

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