Summary

Matthew Zelhart, MD, specializes in colon and rectal surgery at Ochsner Health. They have a focus in the surgical management of routine and complex anorectal disorders, inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease), colorectal and anal cancer, fecal incontinence, diverticulitis, pelvic floor dysfunction and many others.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 1
  • 15 years of experience
  • 25 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of Southern California/LA County Hospital
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Dr. Matthew Zelhart

1516 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121

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Dr. Matthew Zelhart, MDDr. Jennifer Diane Silinsky, MDDr. Yonas Eshetu TekluDr. Cyrena Lam
Colorectal SurgeryColorectal SurgeryColorectal SurgeryColorectal Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.3 
15 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
New Orleans , LAMetairie , LANew Orleans , LANew Orleans , LA
Med School: Rush University Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine Med School: Jimma University College Of Public Health And Medical Sciences Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Matthew Zelhart

  • Aetna
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Peoples Health
  • Travelers
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Vantage Health Plan, Inc.

Medical Specialties

Dr. Matthew Zelhart has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Matthew Zelhart has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Banding
  • Bowel Resection
  • Colon Cancer
  • Colonoscopy
  • Diverticulitis
  • Hemorrhoidectomy
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Rectal Bleeding
  • Rectal Pain

Certifications, License, & Education

15 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

University of Southern California/LA County Hospital2017

Residency

Tulane Univversity2016
Tulane University2016
Tulane University School of Medicine - GME2016

Medical School

Rush UniversityGraduated in 2011

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Which hospitals is Dr. Matthew Zelhart affiliated with?
Dr. Matthew Zelhart is affiliated with Lakeview Hospital.
Where is Dr. Matthew Zelhart's office located?
Dr. Matthew Zelhart's office is located at 1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA, 70121.
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