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Gregory J. Eckholdt, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery
Accepting New Patients
Gregory J. Eckholdt, MD
4.9 of 5 Stars
Based on 40 Patient Verified Ratings
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Gregory J. Eckholdt, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery
Accepting New Patients
Primary Location
1341 Ochsner Blvd
Covington, LA 70433
1051 Gause Blvd
Slidell, LA 70458

Biography

Dr. Gregory Eckholdt earned his medical degree from LSU and completed his internship and residency at Ochsner before completing fellowships in vascular and cardiothoracic surgery at Baylor University Medical Center in Houston, Texas. Dr. Eckholdt is board certified in general, vascular, and cardiothoracic surgery and has been on staff at Ochsner since 2002. His professional interests include complex coronary artery bypass and endografts for abdominal and thoracic aortic aneurysms. He also performs percutaneous valve replacement and procedures for limb salvage for vascular disease. He practices at Ochsner Health Center - Covington and Ochsner Health Center - Slidell.

Education and Training

Medical School

LSU Medical Center
Field of Study: MD

Internship

Ochsner Clinic Foundation - GME Office
Field of Study: General Surgery

Residency

Baylor College of Medicine
Field of Study: Vascular Surgery

Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation
Field of Study: General Surgery

Fellowship

Baylor College of Medicine
Field of Study: CV Surgery

Certifications

  • American Board of Surgery - Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery - Cardiothoracic Surgery

Ochsner Patient Verified Reviews

All patient experience ratings and comments are submitted by Ochsner Health patients through post-care surveys. Only surveys administered by Ochsner Health are displayed, and reviews are confidential to ensure privacy. Not all reviews submitted from patients included a comment.

November 2024

Made my wife and I feel comfortable and answered our concerns

September 2024

Very good

July 2024

Really like & trust Dr. Eckholdt I his team.

June 2024

All questions & concerns were carefully and fully answered.