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

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Jorge Carlos Garces

1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121

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Med School: Universidad Del Valle Med School: University of West Indies Mona Med School: University of Manitoba
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Insurance Plans Accepted by 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

Jorge Carlos Garces has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

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

Jorge Carlos Garces 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 expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at UCLA - Transplant Nephrology in 2002 and Albert Einstein Medical Center in 2001.

Residency

Completed their residency at Mercy Catholic Medical Center in 1998.

Medical School

Graduated from Universidad Del Valle in 1989.

NPI Number

Jorge Carlos Garces' NPI number is 1801854609.

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Jorge Garces speaks Spanish and English.
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Where is Jorge Garces's office located?
Jorge Garces's office is located at 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA, 70121.

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