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Erin A. Elder, MD

Breast Surgical Oncology
Accepting New Patients
Erin A. Elder, MD
4.8 of 5 Stars
Based on 63 Patient Verified Ratings
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Erin A. Elder, MD

Breast Surgical Oncology
Accepting New Patients
Primary Location
1515 River Road
Jefferson, LA 70121

Biography

Dr. Alexa Elder is a surgical oncologist with a focus in breast oncology at Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida, and medical degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Following this, she completed her internship and residency in general surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. She completed her fellowship in breast surgical oncology at Atrium Health/Levine Cancer Institute in Charlotte, North Carolina.Dr. Elder's specialty is breast surgical oncology and the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. Her clinical interests include surgical treatment of breast cancer, mastectomies, nipple-sparing mastectomies, lumpectomies, oncoplastic breast surgery, sentinel lymph node biopsies, axillary node dissections and management of benign breast disease She is certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a member of the Society of Surgical Oncology and the American Society of Breast Surgeons.

Education and Training

Medical School

Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Field of Study: Medicine

Residency

Mayo Clinic - College of Medicine
Field of Study: General Surgery Residency

Fellowship

Carolinas Medical Center
Field of Study: Fellowship- Breast Surgical Oncology

Certifications

  • American Board of Surgery - General Surgery

Ochsner Patient Verified Reviews

To obtain patient ratings and comments, we partner with Press Ganey, an independent patient satisfaction company that works with more than 26,000 healthcare organizations to improve the patient experience. These patient verified ratings are based on the “likelihood to recommend” physician scores on the nationally developed Medical Practice Survey. Actual top box results for this question are translated to a 1-5 scale, and the star scores are measured on that scale, with 5 being the best score.

May 2024

Any question I asked was answered putting me at ease.

April 2024

Dr Elder is the best! I've already recommended her!!

April 2024

Dr. Elder is an excellent doctor. She explained the procedure to me and made me feel at ease with the entire process.

April 2024

I wish Dr Elder were more personable.

April 2024

Dr. Elder was very kind, thorough and reassuring in all of our interactions, just fantastic!

January 2024

I would absolutely recommend Dr. Elder. One of the best doctors I have ever had. So knowledgeable & caring!

January 2024

This was one of the best experiences I have had with a healthcare professional ever. Very informative - took the time to address everything. Dr. Elder is top notch.

November 2023

Good

October 2023

Dr. Elder is very thorough in her explanations she is a thoughtful listener.

October 2023

Dr. Elder is very thorough with every detail, and Is a great surgeon.

October 2023

Love Dr. Elder - she's caring, kind, and has the best bedside manners. I would certainly recommend her - in fact, I already have to my sister.

October 2023

Dr. Elder is the best doctor ever!! I am so fortunate that she did my surgery..she is so very talented as a surgeon and has a personality that is wonderful. She make you feel like you are the most important person and her memory is amazing. She remembered small details about me and she only sees me for a short time once a year! Wish my memory was as good.