Summary

Jorge C. Garces, MD, specializes in nephrology and transplant nephrology at Ochsner Health. He has expertise in intermittent and continuous dialysis modalities, managing kidney transplant recipients, and selecting kidney donor candidates. Additionally, Dr. Garces provides comprehensive care for various medical needs and kidney and pancreas transplantation complications.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 37 years of experience
  • 21 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • UCLA - Transplant Nephrology
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Dr. Jorge Carlos Garces

1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121

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Transplant SurgeryNurse PractitionerNurse PractitionerTransplant Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.8 
37 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Spanish
New Orleans , LANew Orleans , LANew Orleans , LAMetairie , LA
Med School: Universidad Del Valle Med School: Medical College Of Wisconsin
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Jorge Carlos Garces

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Ambetter - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Peoples Health
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Jorge Carlos Garces has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Jorge Carlos Garces has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
  • Chronic Renal Disease
  • Dialysis
  • End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
  • Hemodialysis
  • Kidney Biopsy
  • Nephrology
  • Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Transplant Surgeon
  • Urinalysis

Certifications, License, & Education

37 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

UCLA - Transplant Nephrology2002
Albert Einstein Medical Center2001

Residency

Mercy Catholic Medical Center1998

Medical School

Universidad Del ValleGraduated in 1989

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Jorge Garces affiliated with?
Dr. Jorge Garces is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Kenner.
Where is Dr. Jorge Garces's office located?
Dr. Jorge Garces's office is located at 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA, 70121.
Does Dr. Jorge Garces accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Jorge Garces has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Dr. Jorge Garces speak?
Dr. Jorge Garces speaks Spanish and English.
Does Dr. Jorge Garces accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Jorge Garces accepts on their Vitals profile.

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