286 General Surgeons Found in Ama, LA

We found 286 General Surgeons available in Ama, LA with an average 4 stars across 1,870 reviews. Find the best one for your needs by years of experience, distance, reviews on Vitals, and more through the filters provided below. Currently, 144 General Surgeons listed are accepting new patients and 103 accept Medicare.

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Dr. David Albert Jansen

Plastic Surgery
Spent time with me
40 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA8.9 mi
"Changed my life for the better. He is an awesome human being. I would recommend him again and again. He is an artist ." View Profile

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Dr. Jules Andrew Walters, MD

Plastic Surgery
20 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA7.8 mi
"Dr. Walters is an incredible doctor." View Profile

Dr. Willard A Moore, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
18 years exp
Accepting New Patients
New Orleans, LA
"Just had full knee replacement surgery 6 weeks ago. Dr Moore and staff did an excellent job of explaining everything he was doing. My knee feels much better now." View Profile

Dr. Emad Hosny Kandil, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
29 years exp
Metairie, LA8.0 mi
"Outstanding surgeon. The best doctor I ever had , very professional" View Profile

Dr. Steven Dallas Jones, MD

Surgery
45 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA7.3 mi
"Dr Jones is a very caring doctor. He makes sure you understand your options." View Profile

Dr. David Albert Jansen

Plastic Surgery
Flexible scheduling
40 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA8.9 mi
"Changed my life for the better. He is an awesome human being. I would recommend him again and again. He is an artist ." View Profile

Dr. Alireza Sadeghi, MD

Plastic Surgery
24 years exp
Metairie, LA7.3 mi
"Excellent, meticulous care. Took the time to listen to what I wanted and delivered. Great knowledgeable and caring Staff." View Profile

Dr. Robert David Cummiskey, MD

Surgery
32 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Destrehan, LA4.3 mi
Dr. Robert David Cummiskey, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Destrehan, LA, with other offices in Marrero, LA and Marrero, LA(and 7 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Barry F. Faust, MD

Anesthesiology
17 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA7.5 mi
"Very nice and knowledgeable and caring." View Profile

Dr. Rachel L Moore, MD

Surgery
29 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA7.3 mi
Dr. Rachel L Moore, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Metairie, LA, with another office in Metairie, LA. They have 29 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Jacob Dowden, MD

Surgery
19 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Kenner, LA5.5 mi
"Great doctor" View Profile

Dr. Mohamed A Elkersh, MD

Anesthesiology
37 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA7.3 mi
Dr. Mohamed A Elkersh, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Metairie, LA, with other offices in Covington, LA and Metairie, LA(and 6 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Richard Gitter, MD

Surgery
34 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA7.3 mi
Dr. Richard Gitter, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Metairie, LA, with other offices in Metairie, LA and Metairie, LA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Willard K Mann, MD

Surgery
41 years exp
Luling, LA5.1 mi
"Excellent surgeon! Wonderful care for my daughter who is a burn patient." View Profile

Dr. John B Logan, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery
38 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA6.7 mi

Dr. Everett Gerard Robert, MD

Neurological Surgery
23 years exp
Metairie, LA7.3 mi
Dr. Everett Gerard Robert, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Metairie, LA, with other offices in Metairie, LA and Metairie, LA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Vincent R Adolph, MD

Surgery
41 years exp
Accepting New Patients
New Orleans, LA8.8 mi
"Dr. Adolf is outstanding. He is kind and compassionate. He is an extremely good listener, which is priceless. Absolutely trust his judgment and expertise." View Profile

Dr. Harold Montgomery Stokes, MD

Hand Surgery
61 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Boutte, LA6.6 mi
"I travel from Covington/Folsom to see Dr. Stokes (50 miles one way). Extreme happy with his skills and pleasant manners. I needed 5 different surgeries on my hands." View Profile

Dr. Eugene Anthony Woltering, MD

Oncology
51 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Luling, LA5.1 mi
"Dr Woltering has been my primary Carcinoid Specialist since 1998." View Profile

Dr. Jennifer Mcgee, MD

Surgery
27 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Luling, LA5.1 mi
Dr. Jennifer Mcgee, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Luling, LA, with another office in Luling, LA. She has 27 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Brian L Pettiford, MD

Oncology
30 years exp
Accepting New Patients
New Orleans, LA8.8 mi
"Dr Pettiford is exceptional, he is an excellent communicator, he is considerate and always willing to answer questions and explain the information provided during consultation." View Profile

Dr. Teresa E Klainer, MD

Internal Medicine
34 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Kenner, LA5.8 mi
"Excellent care by Dr Klainer during a recent Urgent Care visit for a broken ankle. As others have mentioned I would love to swap her out as my PCP any time!" View Profile

Dr. Jody Michael Johnson, DO

Surgery
25 years exp
Accepting New Patients
New Orleans, LA8.8 mi
Dr. Jody Michael Johnson, DO is a health care provider primarily located in New Orleans, LA, with other offices in Crowley, LA and Prestonsburg, KY(and 5 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Eric Reed Ehlenberger, MD

Family Medicine
48 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Kenner, LA5.3 mi

Dr. Robert John Velez, MD

Surgery
44 years exp
Metairie, LA7.3 mi
"Complete recovery with no ill effects 6 months later" View Profile

Dr. Hugo St-Hilaire, DDS, MD

Plastic Surgery
25 years exp
Accepting New Patients
New Orleans, LA8.6 mi
Dr. Hugo St-Hilaire, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in New Orleans, LA, with another office in New Orleans, LA. They have 25 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. William S Richardson, MD

Surgery
38 years exp
Accepting New Patients
New Orleans, LA8.8 mi
Dr. William S Richardson, MD is a health care provider primarily located in New Orleans, LA. He has 38 years of experience. His specialties include Surgery, General Surgeon. View Profile

Dr. Douglas Philip Slakey, MD

Transplant Surgery
37 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA7.3 mi
"I would highly recommend Dr. Douglas Slakey as a surgeon. I donated a kidney to my daughter and Dr. Slakey was my surgeon." View Profile

Dr. Danon E. Garrido, MD

Surgery
21 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA8.6 mi
"Thank God for Dr Garrido and his team, including Katie his nurse who is really sweet. Dr Garrido saved my leg from being amputated." View Profile

Dr. John Stephen Bolton, MD

Surgery
50 years exp
Accepting New Patients
New Orleans, LA8.5 mi
"THE BEST SURGEON EVER.! A GOD SEND AND LIFESAVER. GREAT CARE GIVER. VERY CLEAR CUT IN HIS INSTRUCTIONS AND EXPLANATIONS. GREAT BEDSIDE MANNER HIGHLY RECOMMENDED SURGEON" View Profile

Dr. Christine Mischler Keating, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
25 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Kenner, LA5.5 mi
"I have had R.S.D. in my left foot for the last 25 years. Dr. Keating started treating me about 7 years ago up until then nothing would give me any relief." View Profile

Dr. Jeffrey Carter Poole, MD

Dermatology
33 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA7.3 mi
Dr. Jeffrey Carter Poole, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Metairie, LA, with another office in Metairie, LA. He has 33 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Ramcharan Thiagarajan, MD

Surgery
33 years exp
Metairie, LA8.0 mi
"Dr. Ram and his team saved my life, emergency surgery in a very grave condition. I know his expertise and God answered prayers saved my life." View Profile

Dr. Michael C Townsend, MD

Surgery
44 years exp
Accepting New Patients
New Orleans, LA8.8 mi
"One year ago I had a major open abdominal surgery to remove s huge cyst and Thank God o found Fr Townsend , researching on line because , I went to 4 different doctors but I knew after my consultation he was the one!" View Profile

Dr. Mary Alice Hobbs-Maluccio, MD

Surgical Oncology
32 years exp
Metairie, LA8.0 mi
Dr. Mary Alice Hobbs-Maluccio, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Metairie, LA, with other offices in New Orleans, LA and Metairie, LA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Jairo Ivan Torres, MD

Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
43 years exp
New Orleans, LA9.9 mi
"I was a little nervous going to visit the doctor, but his staff gave me confidence of the doctor I was going to visit." View Profile

Dr. Michael Thomas Weaver, MD

Thoracic Surgery
40 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA8.0 mi
"Dr Weaver performed a CABG in Oct 2019 on me. A Truly Amazing Dr with the sincerest care not only for the patient but also for the patients family as well." View Profile

Dr. John Thomas Paige, MD

Surgery
32 years exp
New Orleans, LA8.8 mi
Dr. John Thomas Paige, MD is a health care provider primarily located in New Orleans, LA, with other offices in New Orleans, LA and New Orleans, LA. He has 32 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Thomas Trey Sands, MD

Plastic Surgery
22 years exp
Metairie, LA8.0 mi
"Great staff. Everyone is so welcoming and kind. They have all done great with answering questions and making me feel comfortable throughout this process." View Profile

Dr. Subbareddy Konda, MD

Thoracic Surgery
47 years exp
Accepting New Patients
New Orleans, LA8.8 mi
Dr. Subbareddy Konda, MD is a health care provider primarily located in New Orleans, LA, with other offices in Round Rock, TX and Lake Charles, LA(and 7 other locations). View Profile

Dr. David Scott Kirsch, MD

Vascular & Interventional Radiology
26 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Luling, LA5.1 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. Clayton Joseph Brinster, MD

Vascular Surgery
21 years exp
Jefferson, LA8.7 mi
Dr. Clayton Joseph Brinster, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Jefferson, LA, with other offices in New Orleans, LA and Houma, LA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Michael Herbert Hines, MD

Thoracic Surgery
40 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Jefferson, LA8.7 mi
"Dr. Hines saved my life when I was a child by correcting a congenital deformity in my heart." View Profile

Dr. Yi-Zarn Wang, MD

Surgery
36 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Jefferson, LA8.3 mi
"I am doing great after all these years and thanks to Dr. Wang. He is so brilliant. Saved my life." View Profile

Dr. David C Treen, MD

Surgery
42 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA7.3 mi
"He removed a cyst from my wifes neck and the scar is hardly visible . Does good work ." View Profile

Dr. Patrick Eugene Parrino, MD

Thoracic Surgery
32 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Jefferson, LA8.7 mi
"Excellent explanation of my medical condition and simple to understand suggested solutions" View Profile

Dr. Jamil Fouad Borgi, MD

Surgery
22 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA8.0 mi
"Excellent surgeon" View Profile

Dr. Artemus A Flagg, MD

Pain Medicine
24 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA7.8 mi
Dr. Artemus A Flagg, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Metairie, LA, with other offices in Covington, LA and Hammond, LA(and 7 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Kelvin John Contreary, MD

Surgery
49 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA7.3 mi
"Dr.contreary has treated my family for many years. You feel like you are the only patient that day. For my family, he is the best." View Profile

Dr. Adrian Dobrescu

Dermatology
20 years exp
Metairie, LA8.0 mi
"It's my first visit here and everyone has been amazing. From the friendly office team to the incredible Doctor Adrian Dobrescu himself." View Profile

Dr. Peter George Liechty, MD

Neurological Surgery
24 years exp
Metairie, LA7.3 mi
"Great doctor and staff. Never in a rush, takes time to explain everything and answers all your questions in a language you can understan." View Profile

Dr. Frank Pigula

Surgery
38 years exp
New Orleans, LA9.9 mi
"Dr. Pigula took outstanding care of our son Lucien, who required open heart surgery. We are so grateful to this doctor. He is a compassionate and unparalleled physician." View Profile

Dr. Teresa Lynn King, MD

Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
24 years exp
New Orleans, LA8.8 mi
"I have been working in healthcare for almost 30 years. I'm one of those know it all patients that comes in and wants to tell you what's wrong." View Profile

Dr. George M Fuhrman, MD

Surgery
40 years exp
Accepting New Patients
New Orleans, LA8.8 mi
"Dr. Fuhrman has been great to work with! He is so professional and takes such good care of his patients! I am very blessed to have had him as my surgeon!" View Profile

Dr. John Philip Boudreaux, MD

Transplant Surgery
48 years exp
Metairie, LA7.3 mi
Dr. John Philip Boudreaux, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Metairie, LA, with other offices in Metairie, LA and Marrero, LA(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Siddhartha Padmanabha, MD

Radiation Oncology
24 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA7.3 mi
"Dr Padman exceeded my expectations in my cancer treatment." View Profile

Dr. Matthew Armstrong Gaudet, MD

Thoracic Surgery
21 years exp
Jefferson, LA8.7 mi
"Dr Gaudet was straightforward, listened and answered my questions. Also caring and patient. I did not feel rushed. The staff (especially John) were also very kind and helpful." View Profile

Dr. Marcus Lamar Ware, MD

Neurology
26 years exp
Accepting New Patients
New Orleans, LA
Dr. Marcus Lamar Ware, MD is a health care provider primarily located in New Orleans, LA. He has 26 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Ravi Tandon

Surgery
21 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA8.0 mi
"I came to Dr Tandon after chemo for a bilateral breast reconstruction." View Profile

Dr. Edward Ballou Staudinger, MD

Surgery
46 years exp
Accepting New Patients
New Orleans, LA8.8 mi
"Dr. Staudinger performed the surgery and I have had one ounce of pain since the procedure. He had a great bedside manner and I was able to return to work soon after." View Profile

Dr. Charles Theodore Clasen, MD

Hand Surgery
26 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA8.0 mi
Dr. Charles Theodore Clasen, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Metairie, LA. He has 26 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

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What's the best way to search for a General Surgeon in Ama 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 Ama 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 Ama who offer virtual appointments?
Select the "Virtual Visit" filter at the top of the search page to see General Surgeons providing telehealth services in Ama. 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.
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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 Ama?
Visit individual doctor profiles to see their current scheduling availability in Ama. 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 Ama have the shortest wait times?
Review the Ratings & Reviews card on each provider's profile to see their average wait time in Ama. This helps you find a General Surgeon that doesn’t make their patients wait too long.
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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 Ama with evening or weekend hours?
Check the Locations card on each profile to view office hours for General Surgeons in Ama. This helps you find providers with non-traditional availability. For the most accurate information about extended availability, call the office directly.
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How can I locate a General Surgeon in Ama who is fluent in my preferred language?
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How do I search for a General Surgeon in Ama who works at a particular hospital or medical center?
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