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
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Matthew Zelhart

1515 River RdJefferson, LA 70121

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Jefferson , LANew Orleans , LANew Orleans , LANew Orleans , LA
Med School: Rush University Med School: Oakland University William Beaumont School Of Medicine Med School: Jimma University College Of Public Health And Medical Sciences Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by 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

Matthew Zelhart has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

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

Matthew Zelhart holds an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at University of Southern California/LA County Hospital in 2017.

Residency

Completed their residency at Tulane Univversity in 2016, Tulane University in 2016, and Tulane University School of Medicine - GME in 2016.

Medical School

Graduated from Rush University in 2011.

NPI Number

Matthew Zelhart's NPI number is 1962792291.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Matthew Zelhart's office located?
Matthew Zelhart's office is located at 1515 River Rd, Jefferson, LA, 70121.
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Does Matthew Zelhart accept my insurance?
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What languages does Matthew Zelhart speak?
Matthew Zelhart speaks English.
Which hospitals is Matthew Zelhart affiliated with?
Matthew Zelhart is affiliated with Lakeview Hospital.

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