Summary

Jacob Dowden, MD, specializes in general surgery at Ochsner Health. They offer advanced procedures for a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, like abdominal wall hernias, achalasia, appendicitis, burns, cysts, lipomas, enterocutaneous fistulas, esophageal disorders, gallbladder disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hemorrhoids, inflammatory bowel disease, liver disease, pancreatic disease and thyroid and parathyroid disease.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 19 years of experience
  • 7 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • MUSC
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Ochsner Health Center - Kenner

200 W Esplanade AveKenner, LA 70065

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SurgeryNurse PractitionerPlastic SurgeryPlastic Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
19 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
Kenner , LAMetairie , LANew Orleans , LAMetairie , LA
Med School: LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans 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. Jacob Dowden

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Humana
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Peoples Health
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Jacob Dowden has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Jacob Dowden has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • General Surgeon
  • General Surgery
  • Transplant Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

19 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

MUSC2015

Residency

UTCOM Chattanooga2013

Internship

UTCOM Chattanooga2008

Medical School

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New OrleansGraduated in 2007

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Jacob Dowden affiliated with?
Dr. Jacob Dowden is affiliated with Chi Memorial Hospital Chattanooga.
Does Dr. Jacob Dowden accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Jacob Dowden accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Dr. Jacob Dowden accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Jacob Dowden has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Dr. Jacob Dowden speak?
Dr. Jacob Dowden speaks English.
Where is Dr. Jacob Dowden's office located?
Dr. Jacob Dowden's office is located at 200 W Esplanade Ave, Kenner, LA, 70065.

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