Why choose Ochsner Health for your general surgery care?
The general surgery department at Ochsner offers advanced procedures and techniques for a wide range of conditions. Our board-certified and fellowship-trained general surgeons perform thousands of major and minor surgeries annually in our state-of-the-art surgical suites. Their skill in handling even the most complex surgical procedures has made Ochsner the top referral center in the region, attracting patients from across Louisiana and Mississippi.
U.S. News & World Report repeatedly gives Ochsner high marks for its surgical specialties. In 2022, Ochsner ranked in the country’s top 10% of programs for gastroenterology surgery, neurosurgery and lung surgery. Whether treating cancer, providing surgical critical care or addressing a chronic illness, you can count on Ochsner general surgeons to have the knowledge and experience every ill patient needs.