Summary

Dr. Jayagopal Appurao is a surgeon with additional training in family medicine who brings over five decades of medical experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Kasturba Medical College Manipal and completed his residency at Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center. With 56 years in medicine, Dr. Appurao has developed expertise across both surgical and primary care disciplines. He provides care in English.

Dr. Appurao practices at Our Lady Of The Angels Hospital in Bogalusa, Louisiana. He specializes in treating conditions such as ventral hernias, gallstones, and acute gallbladder inflammation. His surgical expertise includes laparoscopic procedures, gallbladder removal surgery, and abscess drainage techniques that offer patients minimally invasive treatment options.

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Quick Facts

  • 56 years of experience
  • 25 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

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SurgeryFamily MedicineFamily MedicineFamily Medicine
56 Years of Experience 2 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Bogalusa , LABogalusa , LABogalusa , LABogalusa , LA
Med School: Kasturba Medical College Manipal Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University Med School: Razumovskys Saratov State Medical University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Jayagopal Appurao

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum Health
  • Peoples Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Vantage Health Plan, Inc.
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Jayagopal Appurao has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Jayagopal Appurao has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Family Medicine
  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
  • Plastic Surgery (Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery)

Certifications, License, & Education

56 Years Experience

Dr. Jayagopal Appurao holds an active medical license in the state of Louisiana.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Kasturba Medical College Manipal in 1970.

NPI Number

Dr. Appurao's NPI number is 1063510774.

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What languages does Dr. Jayagopal Appurao speak?
Dr. Jayagopal Appurao speaks English.
Where is Dr. Jayagopal Appurao's office located?
Dr. Jayagopal Appurao's office is located at 433 Plaza St, Bogalusa, LA, 70427.
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