Summary

Salim Hosein, MD, specializes in bariatric surgery and general surgery at Ochsner Health. Dr. Hosein is a board-certified general surgeon with a focused practice designation from the American Board of Surgery in metabolic and bariatric surgery. Specializing in minimally invasive approaches including laparoscopy & robotics, Dr. Hosein has expertise in primary & revisional bariatric surgery (weight loss), anti-reflux procedures and hernia repair surgeries.

Dr. Hosein earned his medical degree from the Aga Khan University in 2009 before going on to complete his general surgical residency training between Brown University & the Ochsner Clinic Foundation. He subsequently completed his fellowship in advanced GI, minimally invasive and bariatric surgery from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Following years of practice in Illinois, he returned as a staff surgeon at Ochsner Health in 2023. He actively participates in national organizations including the Society of American Gastrointestinal & Endoscopic Surgeons and American Society of Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 17 years of experience
  • 9 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center
  • 3 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Dr. Salim Hosein

1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121

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Med School: Aga Khan University Medical College Med School: University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Salim Hosein

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Cigna
  • Health Alliance
  • Humana
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Peoples Health
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Salim Hosein has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Salim Hosein has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Bariatric Surgeon
  • General Surgeon
  • General Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

17 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2025, Expired
Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

University of Nebraska Medical Center2019

Residency

Ochsner Clinic Foundation - GME Office2018

Internship

Rhode Island Hospital2014

Medical School

Aga Khan University Medical CollegeGraduated in 2009

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