535 General Surgeons Found in Gretna, LA

We found 535 General Surgeons available in Gretna, LA with an average 4 stars across 2,405 reviews. Find the best one for your needs by years of experience, distance, reviews on Vitals, and more through the filters provided below. Currently, 188 General Surgeons listed are accepting new patients and 169 accept Medicare.

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Dr. David Albert Jansen

Plastic Surgery
Had a good bedside manner
40 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA9.9 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. Emery August Minnard, MD

Surgery
38 years exp
Accepting New Patients
GRETNA, LA1.9 mi
"All care was excellent" View Profile

Dr. Robert David Cummiskey, MD

Surgery
32 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Gretna, LA0.3 mi
Dr. Robert David Cummiskey, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Gretna, LA, with other offices in Marrero, LA and Marrero, LA(and 7 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Michael Watson Cook, MD

Surgery
24 years exp
Gretna, LA0.3 mi
Dr. Michael Watson Cook, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Gretna, LA, with other offices in New Orleans, LA and New Orleans, LA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Christine Mischler Keating, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
25 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Gretna, LA0.3 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. Mark David Kappelman, MD

Vascular Surgery
57 years exp
Gretna, LA0.3 mi
Dr. Mark David Kappelman, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Gretna, LA, with other offices in Gretna, LA and Terrytown, LA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Jason C Morvant, MD

Surgery
25 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Gretna, LA1.9 mi
"From the first point of contact, Dr. Morvant has been such an easy-to-talk-to physician. He definitely puts worries at ease and has a genuine concern for his patients." View Profile

Dr. Brian Michael Bourgeois, MD

Preventative Medicine
33 years exp
Gretna, LA0.3 mi
Dr. Brian Michael Bourgeois, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Gretna, LA, with other offices in Gretna, LA and Marrero, LA. He has 33 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Frank Joseph Dellacroce, MD

Plastic Surgery
32 years exp
Gretna, LA0.3 mi
"I cannot say enough wonderful things about Dr. DellaCrose. He is an amazing person and doctor." View Profile

Dr. Michael Douglas Friley, MD

Family Medicine
59 years exp
GRETNA, LA1.8 mi
"He’s the best trust me ??" View Profile

Dr. Charles Wehbe Thomas, MD

Surgery
33 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Gretna, LA0.3 mi
Dr. Charles Wehbe Thomas, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Gretna, LA, with other offices in Marrero, LA and Marrero, LA(and 6 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Randall Mark Wilk

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
31 years exp
Gretna, LA0.3 mi
Dr. Randall Mark Wilk is a health care provider primarily located in Gretna, LA, with other offices in Gretna, LA and Gretna, LA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Michael Gray Ferguson, MD

Surgery
27 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Gretna, LA0.3 mi
"I would recommend Dr. Ferguson and his staff because of the excellent service and care I received." View Profile

Dr. Kevin Michael Dischert, MD

Internal Medicine
16 years exp
Gretna, LA1.9 mi
"An extraordinary physician. Made life much easier in a desperate critical family illness" View Profile

Dr. Zachary Hevron Dodd, MD

Neurological Surgery
21 years exp
Gretna, LA1.1 mi
Dr. Zachary Hevron Dodd, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Gretna, LA, with other offices in Gretna, LA and New Orleans, LA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Rodrek Emilio Williams, MD

Anesthesiology
30 years exp
Gretna, LA0.3 mi
"Rumor is false. Great physician" View Profile

Dr. Xhesika Shanja

Surgery
10 years exp
Terrytown, LA1.8 mi
Dr. Xhesika Shanja is a health care provider primarily located in Terrytown, LA, with other offices in New Hyde Park, NY and Gretna, LA(and 5 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Ronald S Mowad, MD

Surgery
13 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Gretna, LA1.9 mi
Dr. Ronald S Mowad, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Gretna, LA. He has 13 years of experience. His specialties include Surgery, General Surgeon. View Profile

Dr. Thomas Archer Boos

Surgery
48 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Terrytown, LA1.8 mi
Dr. Thomas Archer Boos is a health care provider primarily located in Terrytown, LA, with other offices in Gretna, LA and Marrero, LA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Akio Kitahama

Surgery
60 years exp
Terrytown, LA1.8 mi
Dr. Akio Kitahama is a health care provider primarily located in Terrytown, LA, with other offices in Marrero, LA and Marrero, LA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Dinh Quoc Le

Surgery
37 years exp
Gretna, LA0.3 mi
Dr. Dinh Quoc Le is a health care provider primarily located in Gretna, LA, with other offices in Cut Off, LA and Gretna, LA. He has 37 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Elliot Jude Scott, MD

Surgery
11 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Gretna, LA0.3 mi
Dr. Elliot Jude Scott, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Gretna, LA, with other offices in Thibodaux, LA and Lincoln, NE(and 8 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Steven Dallas Jones, MD

Surgery
45 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Marrero, LA3.2 mi
"Dr Jones is a very caring doctor. He makes sure you understand your options." View Profile

Dr. Matthew Whitten Wise, MD

Plastic Surgery
28 years exp
New Orleans, LA2.9 mi
Dr. Matthew Whitten Wise, MD is a health care provider primarily located in New Orleans, LA, with other offices in New Orleans, LA and New Orleans, LA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Jules Andrew Walters, MD

Plastic Surgery
20 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA9.3 mi
"Dr. Walters is an incredible doctor." View Profile

Dr. Alireza Sadeghi, MD

Plastic Surgery
24 years exp
New Orleans, LA3.1 mi
"Excellent, meticulous care. Took the time to listen to what I wanted and delivered. Great knowledgeable and caring Staff." 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. Barry F. Faust, MD

Anesthesiology
17 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Harvey, LA3.1 mi
"Very nice and knowledgeable and caring." View Profile

Dr. Everett Gerard Robert, MD

Neurological Surgery
23 years exp
New Orleans, LA3.1 mi
Dr. Everett Gerard Robert, MD is a health care provider primarily located in New Orleans, LA, with other offices in Metairie, LA and Metairie, LA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Joseph Guarnieri, MD

Ophthalmology
57 years exp
Marrero, LA3.1 mi
Dr. Joseph Guarnieri, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Marrero, LA, with other offices in Marrero, LA and Marrero, LA. He has 57 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Marilyn Evelyn Pelias, MD

Surgery
38 years exp
New Orleans, LA3.6 mi
"Dr. Pelias gave me my beautiful face back wow i am stll rocking at 61" View Profile

Dr. James Watson, MD

Surgery
35 years exp
New Orleans, LA4.4 mi
"I have been a patient of Dr. Watson's for over 10 years after he saved my life." View Profile

Dr. Ares Michael Christakis, MD

Surgery
21 years exp
Accepting New Patients
New Orleans, LA
Dr. Ares Michael Christakis, MD is a health care provider primarily located in New Orleans, LA. They have 21 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. David Shannon Cabiling, MD

Plastic Surgery
19 years exp
New Orleans, LA2.9 mi
"I had a double mastectomy in 2015 and Dr. Cabiling was/still is my reconstructive doctor. He is an awesome doctor as well as an awesome person." View Profile

Dr. Claudie Suzanne Mcarthur Sheahan, MD

Vascular Surgery
31 years exp
Accepting New Patients
New Orleans, LA3.1 mi

Dr. Hugo St-Hilaire, DDS, MD

Plastic Surgery
25 years exp
Accepting New Patients
New Orleans, LA4.2 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. Ramcharan Thiagarajan, MD

Surgery
33 years exp
Marrero, LA3.2 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. John Thomas Paige, MD

Surgery
32 years exp
New Orleans, LA3.1 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. John Gordon, MD

Surgery
29 years exp
Accepting New Patients
New Orleans, LA3.6 mi
"As the years have gone by, our TRUST in him as a Physician/Surgeon is Immense.My family is so grateful forever.We think the world of you Doc. Thanks kindly." View Profile

Dr. Eugene Anthony Woltering, MD

Oncology
51 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Terrytown, LA1.8 mi
"Dr Woltering has been my primary Carcinoid Specialist since 1998." View Profile

Dr. Erik Peter Castle

Urology
28 years exp
New Orleans, LA3.9 mi
"As scared as I was over this surgery, Dr. Castle did a great job." View Profile

Dr. Dino Peter Saracino, MD

Surgery
43 years exp
New Orleans, LA4.6 mi
"Consummate professional. Excellent surgical skills. Excellent bedside manner. Knows his stuff. Really cares." View Profile

Dr. Mary Alice Hobbs-Maluccio, MD

Surgical Oncology
32 years exp
Marrero, LA3.2 mi
Dr. Mary Alice Hobbs-Maluccio, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Marrero, LA, with other offices in New Orleans, LA and Metairie, LA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Michael Thomas Weaver, MD

Thoracic Surgery
40 years exp
Accepting New Patients
New Orleans, LA3.2 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. David Albert Jansen

Plastic Surgery
Had a good bedside manner
40 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Metairie, LA9.9 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. Jairo Ivan Torres, MD

Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
43 years exp
New Orleans, LA5.0 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. Erin E Biro, MD

Neurology
20 years exp
Accepting New Patients
New Orleans, LA
Dr. Erin E Biro, MD is a health care provider primarily located in New Orleans, LA. She has 20 years of experience. Her specialties include Neurology, General Surgeon, Neurologist. View Profile

Dr. Alan Jerry Stolier, MD

Surgery
56 years exp
New Orleans, LA2.9 mi
Dr. Alan Jerry Stolier, MD is a health care provider primarily located in New Orleans, LA. He has 56 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Gabriel Claudiu Tender, MD

Neurological Surgery
31 years exp
New Orleans, LA3.1 mi
Dr. Gabriel Claudiu Tender, MD is a health care provider primarily located in New Orleans, LA, with another office in New Orleans, LA. He has 31 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. David C Treen, MD

Surgery
42 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Marrero, LA3.1 mi
"He removed a cyst from my wifes neck and the scar is hardly visible . Does good work ." View Profile

Dr. Frank Pigula

Surgery
38 years exp
New Orleans, LA5.0 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. Peter W Lundberg, MD

Surgery
15 years exp
Marrero, LA3.1 mi
"The BEST and friendliest Dr that i have ever been to. He has EXCELLENT bedside manner. Takes his time to explain everything in detail and makes sure that you understand." View Profile

Dr. Malachi G Sheahan, MD

Vascular Surgery
32 years exp
Accepting New Patients
New Orleans, LA3.1 mi

Dr. Vincent R Adolph, MD

Surgery
41 years exp
Accepting New Patients
New Orleans, LA7.2 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. Alfred Colfry, MD

Surgery
18 years exp
Accepting New Patients
New Orleans, LA
"Dr. Colfry is excellent in that he treats each patient with respect, patience, compassion and genuine concern." View Profile

Dr. John J Walsh, MD

Surgery
Accepting New Patients
New Orleans, LA3.6 mi
"Very Nice DOCTOR LOVE THE STAFF" View Profile

Dr. Yi-Zarn Wang, MD

Surgery
36 years exp
Accepting New Patients
New Orleans, LA4.6 mi
"I am doing great after all these years and thanks to Dr. Wang. He is so brilliant. Saved my life." View Profile

Dr. Brian L Pettiford, MD

Oncology
30 years exp
Accepting New Patients
New Orleans, LA7.2 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. Jody Michael Johnson, DO

Surgery
25 years exp
Accepting New Patients
New Orleans, LA7.2 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. Michael Francis Adinolfi, MD

Surgery
49 years exp
Accepting New Patients
New Orleans, LA3.1 mi
"I wish I could give him 1,000 stars!!" View Profile

Dr. Edward Ballou Staudinger, MD

Surgery
46 years exp
Accepting New Patients
New Orleans, LA3.6 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

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 Gretna 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 Gretna who are in-network with your carrier. For additional confirmation, visit each doctor's profile or reach out to their office by phone.
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Is it possible to schedule a same-day visit with a General Surgeon in Gretna?
Visit individual doctor profiles to see their current scheduling availability in Gretna. 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 Gretna have the shortest wait times?
Review the Ratings & Reviews card on each provider's profile to see their average wait time in Gretna. This helps you find a General Surgeon that doesn’t make their patients wait too long.
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How do I locate a General Surgeon in Gretna with evening or weekend hours?
Check the Locations card on each profile to view office hours for General Surgeons in Gretna. 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 Gretna?
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How can I locate a General Surgeon in Gretna who is fluent in my preferred language?
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How do I search for a General Surgeon in Gretna 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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