Summary

Dr. Jayagopal Appurao is a surgeon and family medicine physician who has dedicated 56 years to providing comprehensive medical care. He earned his medical degree from Kasturba Medical College Manipal and completed his residency training at Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center. His extensive experience spans both surgical procedures and primary care services. Dr. Appurao communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Appurao practices at Our Lady Of The Angels Hospital in Bogalusa, Louisiana. He specializes in treating conditions such as ventral hernias, inguinal hernias, and gallstones. His surgical expertise includes performing sedation procedures and pathology evaluations. The combination of his surgical training and family medicine background allows him to provide both specialized surgical care and ongoing health management for his patients.

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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
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

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SurgeryFamily MedicineSurgeryFamily Medicine
Accepts New Patients
56 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Bogalusa , LAAbita Springs , LANew Orleans , LADenham Springs , LA
Med School: Kasturba Medical College Manipal Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College
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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

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center

Medical School

Kasturba Medical College ManipalGraduated in 1970

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Dr. Jayagopal Appurao speaks English.
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