41 General Surgeons Found in Akers, LA

We found 41 General Surgeons available in Akers, LA with an average 4 stars across 418 reviews. Find the best one for your needs by years of experience, distance, reviews on Vitals, and more through the filters provided below. Currently, 21 General Surgeons listed are accepting new patients and 15 accept Medicare.

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Dr. Steven Dallas Jones, MD

Surgery
45 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hammond, LA6.0 mi
"Dr Jones is a very caring doctor. He makes sure you understand your options." View Profile

Dr. Lori E Summers, MD

Neurological Surgery
29 years exp
Hammond, LA6.0 mi
"I went to see Dr. Laurie Summers for a second opinion regarding my back problem, she took the time to go over my records and listening to my concerns , Dr. Summers explain to be me why I was on so much pain, taking the decision to do the surgery was difficult for me but it was the best decision, it has been 4 weeks since the surgery and I am feeling so much better than before I had the surgery, I will recommend Dr." View Profile

Dr. Jonathan Ernest Weiler, MD

Plastic Surgery
24 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hammond, LA7.2 mi
"Amazing experience! Great doctor and staff!" View Profile

Dr. M'liss Erin Hogan, MD

Plastic Surgery
19 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hammond, LA6.0 mi
"Thrilled with every aspect of my experience and the work she does. No question was too trivial and I felt valued as a patient." View Profile

Dr. Mohamed A Elkersh, MD

Anesthesiology
37 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hammond, LA7.2 mi
Dr. Mohamed A Elkersh, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Hammond, LA, with other offices in Covington, LA and Metairie, LA(and 6 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Edmund Ogden Spiller, MD

Family Medicine
56 years exp
Hammond, LA6.0 mi
Dr. Edmund Ogden Spiller, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Hammond, LA, with other offices in Hammond, LA and Hammond, LA. He has 56 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Charles Joseph Dicorte, MD

Vascular Surgery
37 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hammond, LA6.0 mi
"Excellent demeanor. True professional doctor like we had in the past. Spent time with me and answered all questions." View Profile

Dr. Brisco Forrest Dugas, MD

Surgery
47 years exp
Robert, LA7.8 mi
"I've had 2 hernia repairs performed by Dr Dugas. I had no problems whatsoever. He answered every question. He made me comfortable and gave freely of his time." View Profile

Dr. John B Logan, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery
38 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hammond, LA7.2 mi

Dr. Artemus A Flagg, MD

Pain Medicine
24 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hammond, LA6.0 mi
Dr. Artemus A Flagg, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Hammond, LA, with other offices in Covington, LA and Hammond, LA(and 7 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Daniel A. Linarello, MD, FACS

Surgery
1 Award
31 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hammond, LA7.1 mi
"Excellent and caring physician. Wonderful staff too." View Profile

Dr. Alan Wayne Manning, MD

Surgery
49 years exp
Hammond, LA6.0 mi
"Dr. Manning was great! He quickly and accurately diagnosed my condition." View Profile

Dr. Carlton Gregory Houtz, MD

Sports Medicine
22 years exp
Hammond, LA6.0 mi
"The best orthopedic dr ever! Just had partial knee replacement surgery and the nurses were so good at highland. " View Profile

Dr. David Scott Kirsch, MD

Vascular & Interventional Radiology
26 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hammond, LA7.0 mi
"Would definitely use Dr. Kirsch again and refer anyone to him. Very calm, professional, knowledgeable and concerned with your understanding of the whole process. Very detailed." View Profile

Dr. Fred Jefferson Liner, MD

Surgery
50 years exp
Hammond, LA6.0 mi
"excellent doctor genuine passion and caring for his patients explains things in a simpler form for you to understand out comes." View Profile

Dr. Mary Johanna D Wright, MD

Plastic Surgery
35 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hammond, LA7.2 mi
"Listens, educates and cares. Along with her skills, years of experience and knowledge, can't ask for a better doctor." View Profile

Dr. John Kevin Jackson, MD

Psychiatry
36 years exp
Hammond, LA6.0 mi
"I was referred to Dr. Jackson after my stroke. He helped my husband and I through the recovery process and has brought our lives to a point that no other doctor gave us hope for." View Profile

Dr. Dorothy A. Lewis, MD, FACS

Surgery
35 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hammond, LA7.1 mi
Dr. Dorothy A. Lewis, MD, FACS is a health care provider primarily located in Hammond, LA. She has 35 years of experience. Her specialties include Surgery. View Profile

Dr. London Cade Guidry, MD

Vascular Surgery
42 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hammond, LA6.0 mi
"Dr Guidry ha been my vascular surgeon for almost a year and a half." View Profile

Dr. Patrick Greiffenstein, MD

Critical Care Medicine
23 years exp
Hammond, LA6.0 mi
"Patrick has compassion that most surgeons lack. I highly reccomend him." View Profile

Dr. Daniel John Womac

Plastic Surgery
19 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hammond, LA7.2 mi
"I can say enough good things about this surgeon. I got absolutely perfect results and it was my first ever surgery. The staff and the doctor are fantastic." View Profile

Dr. Michael Edward Fahr, MD

Critical Care Medicine
23 years exp
Hammond, LA6.0 mi
Dr. Michael Edward Fahr, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Hammond, LA. He has 23 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Jyoti Bas Ganji, MD

Surgery
52 years exp
Hammond, LA7.2 mi
Dr. Jyoti Bas Ganji, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Hammond, LA, with another office in Pineville, LA. He has 52 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Elizabeth Hayes, MD

Surgery
8 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hammond, LA7.1 mi

Dr. Bennett Boustany Fontenot

Plastic Surgery
19 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hammond, LA7.2 mi
Dr. Bennett Boustany Fontenot is a health care provider primarily located in Hammond, LA, with other offices in Lafayette, LA and Lafayette, LA(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Lauren Talia Baumgarten, MD

Critical Care Medicine
11 years exp
Hammond, LA6.0 mi
Dr. Lauren Talia Baumgarten, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Hammond, LA, with other offices in Hammond, LA and Hammond, LA. She has 11 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Jonathan Edward Schoen

Critical Care Medicine
13 years exp
Hammond, LA6.0 mi
Dr. Jonathan Edward Schoen is a health care provider primarily located in Hammond, LA, with other offices in Hammond, LA and Hammond, LA. He has 13 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Aadit Ranjit Patel, MD

Plastic Surgery
11 years exp
Hammond, LA6.0 mi
Dr. Aadit Ranjit Patel, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Hammond, LA, with another office in Hammond, LA. He has 11 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Alison Annette Smith, MD

Surgery
12 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hammond, LA6.0 mi
Dr. Alison Annette Smith, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Hammond, LA, with other offices in San Antonio, TX and New Orleans, LA(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Marquinn Dewan Duke, MD

Surgery
18 years exp
Hammond, LA6.0 mi
Dr. Marquinn Dewan Duke, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Hammond, LA, with other offices in Hammond, LA and Hammond, LA. He has 18 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Rosemarie Robledo, DO

Surgery
17 years exp
Hammond, LA6.0 mi
Dr. Rosemarie Robledo, DO is a health care provider primarily located in Hammond, LA, with other offices in Hammond, LA and Frisco, TX(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Shahrzad Talebinejad

Surgery
15 years exp
Hammond, LA6.0 mi
Dr. Shahrzad Talebinejad is a health care provider primarily located in Hammond, LA, with other offices in Hammond, LA and Hammond, LA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Jennifer Owens, MD, FACS

Surgery
15 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hammond, LA7.1 mi
Dr. Jennifer Owens, MD, FACS is a health care provider primarily located in Hammond, LA. She has 15 years of experience. Her specialties include Surgery. View Profile

Dr. Paige Deville, MD

Surgery
7 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hammond, LA7.1 mi
Dr. Paige Deville, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Hammond, LA. She has 7 years of experience. Her specialties include Surgery. View Profile

Alexander Orlando Richard Urzua

Addiction Medicine
67 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hammond, LA7.1 mi
Alexander Orlando Richard Urzua is a health care provider primarily located in Hammond, LA, with other offices in COLUMBUS, OH and Greenville, NC(and 2052 other locations).

Dr. Robert Emmett Reily

Surgery
12 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hammond, LA7.2 mi
Dr. Robert Emmett Reily is a health care provider primarily located in Hammond, LA, with other offices in Baton Rouge, LA and Hammond, LA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Gonzalo Ausqui

Trauma Surgery
10 years exp
Hammond, LA7.2 mi
Dr. Gonzalo Ausqui is a health care provider primarily located in Hammond, LA, with other offices in Brooklyn, NY and Hammond, LA. He has 10 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Richard Gilman Courtney, MD

Diagnostic Radiology
30 years exp
Hammond, LA7.2 mi
Dr. Richard Gilman Courtney, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Hammond, LA, with other offices in Dade City, FL and Wesley Chapel, FL(and 9 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Julia Barrett Kendrick, MD

Anesthesiology
15 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hammond, LA7.2 mi
Dr. Julia Barrett Kendrick, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Hammond, LA, with other offices in New Orleans, LA and Cambridge, MA(and 9 other locations). View Profile

Jodee Delatte Bernier

Nurse Practitioner
Hammond, LA7.2 mi
Jodee Delatte Bernier is a health care provider primarily located in Hammond, LA. Her specialties include Surgery, Nurse Practitioner. View Profile

Dr. James Louis Nelson, MD

Preventative Medicine
61 years exp
Hammond, LA8.3 mi
Dr. James Louis Nelson, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Hammond, LA. He has 61 years of experience. View Profile

What is a General Surgeon and How Can They Help You?

A surgeon performs operative interventions to treat pathology, trauma, and structural abnormalities through invasive techniques. Surgeons diagnose surgical conditions and provide perioperative patient management.

Surgeons complete medical school and surgical residency lasting five to seven years depending on specialty (general surgery, cardiothoracic, etc.). Many pursue subspecialty fellowship for specialized surgical expertise.

A Surgeon's clinical work involves:

  • Concentrates on operative management of disease and injury across body systems
  • Assesses patients, orders investigations, determines surgical indications, performs operations, oversees postoperative care
  • Treats traumatic injuries, neoplasms, hernias, appendiceal inflammation, biliary disease, and vascular pathology
  • Uses conventional open techniques, laparoscopic methods, robotic-assisted procedures, and minimally invasive approaches
  • Known as: general surgeon, operative specialist, MD, DO

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best way to search for a General Surgeon in Akers who accepts my health insurance?
Navigate to the insurance filter located at the top of the search page and select your health plan. This will display only General Surgeons in Akers who are in-network with your carrier. For additional confirmation, visit each doctor's profile or reach out to their office by phone.
Where can I find General Surgeons in Akers who offer virtual appointments?
Select the "Virtual Visit" filter at the top of the search page to see General Surgeons providing telehealth services in Akers. Check each doctor's profile for video visit options and online scheduling availability. You may also call their office to set up a remote consultation.
What's the easiest way to locate highly-rated General Surgeons in Akers?
Use the "Ratings" filter at the top of the search page to filter results by the average star rating. Browse individual profiles to see patient reviews and ratings in detail. When comparing General Surgeons, look at both the average star rating and how many patients have submitted reviews.
Is it possible to schedule a same-day visit with a General Surgeon in Akers?
Visit individual doctor profiles to see their current scheduling availability in Akers. If you don't see same-day openings listed online, try calling their office—walk-in times may be available that don't appear on the website.
Which General Surgeons in Akers have the shortest wait times?
Review the Ratings & Reviews card on each provider's profile to see their average wait time in Akers. This helps you find a General Surgeon that doesn’t make their patients wait too long.
Can I schedule appointments with General Surgeons in Akers without calling?
Search for General Surgeons who have "Book Online" or "Request Now" options on their profiles. Click these buttons to access online appointment scheduling. If a provider doesn't offer web-based booking, their phone number will be available for traditional scheduling.
How do I locate a General Surgeon in Akers with evening or weekend hours?
Check the Locations card on each profile to view office hours for General Surgeons in Akers. This helps you find providers with non-traditional availability. For the most accurate information about extended availability, call the office directly.
How do I leave feedback about my appointment with a General Surgeon in Akers?
Go to your doctor's profile page and click the "Leave a Review" button or link. You can share your rating and write about your experience. Patient reviews like yours help others in the community choose the right General Surgeon.
How can I locate a General Surgeon in Akers who is fluent in my preferred language?
Review the language information displayed on individual profiles for General Surgeons. If this information isn't available online, contact the office directly to ask about the doctor's language capabilities or whether interpreters are available.
How do I search for a General Surgeon in Akers who works at a particular hospital or medical center?
Check the "Hospital Affiliation" and "Locations" sections on each provider's profile to see where General Surgeons practice. You can also enter a specific hospital or medical group name into the search tool to find General Surgeons who work there.

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