Summary

Dr. Michael Cook is a board-certified physician specializing in surgery, hospital medicine, and other medical disciplines. He earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine and brings 24 years of clinical experience to his practice. Dr. Cook is fluent in English and serves patients throughout the New Orleans area.

Dr. Cook maintains hospital affiliations with several leading medical centers, including Ochsner Medical Center-West Bank, LCMC Health, and University Medical Center New Orleans, with practice locations in New Orleans and Gretna. His clinical expertise includes treating patients with obesity and overweight conditions, pediatric obesity, and GERD. He performs various procedures including pathology tests, sedation services, and surgical pathology. Patients have rated Dr. Cook 4.6 out of 5 stars for his care and expertise.

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Quick Facts

  • 4.6
  • 24 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine
  • 1 written review
  • 3 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 4 hospital affiliations
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Michael Watson Cook has 4 locations

UMCNO Ambulatory Care Center

2001 Tulane Ave Ste 170New Orleans, LA 70112

UMCNO Ambulatory Care Center

2001 Tulane AveNew Orleans, LA 70112

Ochsner Medical Center West Bank

2500 Belle Chasse HwyGretna, LA 70053

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Accepts New Patients
4.6 
24 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience
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Speaks English
New Orleans , LAMetairie , LANew Orleans , LANew Orleans , LA
Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Michael Watson Cook

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Medical Specialties

Dr. Michael Watson Cook has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Michael Watson Cook has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Chest Pain
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Hospital Medicine
  • Meningitis
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
  • Other
  • Pneumonia

Certifications, License, & Education

24 Years Experience

Dr. Michael Watson Cook 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

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine in 2002.

NPI Number

Dr. Cook's NPI number is 1366563678.

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Dr. Michael Cook speaks English.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Michael Cook affiliated with?
Dr. Michael Cook is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center-West Bank, Lcmc Health, University Medical Center New Orleans, and Ochsner Medical Center West Bank.

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