Dr. James R. Upp, MD | Baton Rouge, LA | Surgery

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Dr. James Upp is a surgeon who has dedicated over four decades to his medical practice. He earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University and completed his internship at the University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston in 1984. Dr. Upp then pursued residency training at both the University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals, finishing in 1989, and Nationwide Children's Hospital at Ohio State University, completing that program in 1991. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Upp practices at the Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge in Louisiana. His surgical expertise includes treating ventral hernias and umbilical hernias, as well as addressing skin abscesses. He performs various procedures including sedation management and pathology testing. Patients have given Dr. Upp an average rating of 3.5 on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
3.5

8 Ratings
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

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Dr. Upp is thorough, patient and knowledgeable. My grandson went in for an emergency appendectomy at OLOL and Dr. Upp explained everything to expect from start to finish. My grandson is doing fine now. I would recommend Dr. Upp for any pediatric surgery.

November 8th, 2017

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Well Dr Upp is definitely not BANNED from womans hospital because he just operated on my daughter and did an outstanding job! I would recommend him to anyone!

July 27th, 2014

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Don't see how he's BANNED from Woman's Hospital since he operated on my child last week. Great surgeon thus far, A+

September 25th, 2013

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He did a terrible job on my daughter's surgery- leaving her with a feeding tube for 7 years. After surgery- he would not admit his mistakes & left my daughter seizing in ICU. Another physician ended up saving my child's life & told me that was the WORST, most botched up surgery he had ever seen. The other surgeons in this group are amazing- but DON'T see UPP. He is even been BANNED from Woman's Hospital because of his attitude & poor performance. That, alone, speaks VOLUMES right there.

July 30th, 2012

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Saved my infant sons life, forever indebted. God bless him and those lives that he touches.

January 31st, 2012

Dr. James Robert Upp

10310 The Grove BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70836

Tel: (225) 761-5200


Dr. James Robert Upp, MD	Dr. David Michael Rudd	Dr. Faiza Mukhtar Khan	Dr. Matthew Taylor Burger
Surgery	Surgery	Surgery	Surgery
Accepts New Patients
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43 Years of Experience	9 Years of Experience	11 Years of Experience	8 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
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 Shreveport	Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans	Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport
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Laproscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
Newborn Medicine (Neonatology)
Pediatric Surgeon

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Nationwide Childrens Hospital/Ohio State University1991

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals1989

Internship

University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston1984

Medical School

Louisiana State UniversityGraduated in 1983

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