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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.
Read More Read less 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.
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
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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 17 Years of Experience | 8 Years of Experience | 7 Years of Experience | 7 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | |||
| New Orleans , LA | Fort Worth , TX | New Orleans , LA | NEW ORLEANS , LA |
| 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
Medical Specialties
Dr. Salim Hosein has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Salim Hosein has the following 3 areas of expertise
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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