3.5
8 Ratings with 5 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. James Upp is a surgeon with 43 years of experience serving patients in Louisiana. He earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University and completed his surgical training through residencies at the University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals and Nationwide Children's Hospital/Ohio State University. His extensive training included an internship at the University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston. Dr. Upp communicates with patients in English.
Dr. Upp practices at the Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He specializes in treating hernias, including ventral and umbilical hernias, as well as skin infections like boils. His surgical expertise includes minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures, appendix removal, and drainage of abscesses. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars.
Dr. Upp practices at the Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He specializes in treating hernias, including ventral and umbilical hernias, as well as skin infections like boils. His surgical expertise includes minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures, appendix removal, and drainage of abscesses. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 43 years of experience
- 32 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Nationwide Childrens Hospital/Ohio State University
- 5 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 3 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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| Surgery | Surgery | Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 43 Years of Experience | 2 Years of Experience | 33 Years of Experience | 32 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish | |
| Baton Rouge , LA | Baton Rouge , LA | Baton Rouge , LA | Baton Rouge , LA |
| Med School: Louisiana State University | Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans | Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans | Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by James Robert Upp
Medical Specialties
James Robert Upp has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
James Robert Upp has the following 3 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
43 Years Experience
James Robert Upp 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
Residency
Completed their residency at Nationwide Childrens Hospital/Ohio State University in 1991 and University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals in 1989.
Internship
Completed their internship at University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston in 1984.
Medical School
Graduated from Louisiana State University in 1983.
NPI Number
James Robert Upp's NPI number is 1154387314.
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- You can see the insurance plans that James Upp accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Where is James Upp's office located?
- James Upp's office is located at 10310 The Grove Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA, 70836.
- Which hospitals is James Upp affiliated with?
- James Upp is affiliated with Surgical Specialty Center Of Baton Rouge.
- Is James Upp accepting new patients?
- James Upp is accepting new patients on Vitals. View James Upp's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
- What languages does James Upp speak?
- James Upp speaks English.
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