J L. Guarisco, MD

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J L. Guarisco, MD
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J L. Guarisco, MD

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Primary Location
1514 Jefferson Hwy
Jefferson, LA 70121
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Biography

Dr. Guarisco specializes in pediatric otolaryngology at Ochsner Health. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of New Orleans and earned his medical degree in 1979 from Tulane University School of Medicine. In 1982, he completed his residency in Pediatrics at Tulane University School of Medicine, and, in 1986, he completed an Otolaryngology residency at the same institution. Dr. Guarisco is certified by both the American Board of Pediatrics and the American Board of Otolaryngology. He has been on staff at Ochsner since 1987. Dr. Guarisco's special medical interests are evaluating and treating pediatric patients with chronic ear problems, disorders of the tonsils and adenoids, breathing and airway problems and masses and birth abnormalities of the face and neck. In his spare time he enjoys being a devoted husband and father of four children. He serves a leadership role in several civic associations and enjoys coaching little league sports.

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Accepted Insurance

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Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health of Louisiana
  • Aetna Choice POS
  • Aetna Open Choice
AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana
American Health
  • American Health Advantage of Louisiana
Amerigroup
  • Healthy Blue
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • BCBS (Out-of-State)
  • BCBS Community Blue
  • BCBS Federal Basic
  • BCBS Federal Standard
  • BCBS of LA Magnolia Local Plus
  • BCBS of LA Magnolia Open Access
  • BCBS of LA PPO
  • BCBS of LA Pelican HRA
  • BCBS of Louisiana HMO
  • BCBS of MS State Employees
  • BCBS of Mississippi
  • Blue Advantage (BCBS)
  • Blue Connect
  • Blue Saver PPO
  • Ochsner Employee BCBS of LA
Christus Health
  • Christus Health Plan (Marketplace)
Cigna Healthcare
  • Cigna Choice Fund Open Access Plus
  • Cigna Open Access Plus
  • Cigna PPO
Humana
  • Humana Chronic Special Needs Plan (C-SNP)
  • Humana Dual Plus (SNP)
  • Humana Healthy Horizons
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • Humana Medicare Select Partner
LA Healthcare
  • Louisiana Healthcare Connections
Magnolia
  • Magnolia Healthcare
Medicare
  • Original Medicare
Peoples Health
  • Peoples Health Choices
  • Peoples Health Complete Care (C-SNP)
  • Peoples Health Secure Complete (D-SNP)
Tricare
  • Tricare Prime West
  • Tricare Select West
United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
  • Surest (formerly Bind)
  • UMR Select Plus Tiered
  • UnitedHealthcare Choice
  • UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage
  • UnitedHealthcare Heritage
  • UnitedHealthcare Select Plus
  • UnitedHealthcare Select Tiered
WebTPA
  • LCMC Health Basic

Education and Training

Medical School

Tulane University School of Medicine - GME
Year Completed: 1979

Tulane University School of Medicine - GME

Residency

Tulane University School of Medicine - GME
Field of Study: Otolaryngology
Year Completed: 1986

Tulane University School of Medicine - GME
Field of Study: Pediatrics
Year Completed: 1982

Maricopa Medical Center
Field of Study: General Surgery
Year Completed: 1983

Maricopa Medical Center
Field of Study: General surgery
Year Completed: 1983

Tulane University School of Medicine - GME
Year Completed: 1982

Tulane University School of Medicine - GME
Year Completed: 1986

Maricopa Medical Center

Fellowship

Children`s Hospital National Medical Ctr
Field of Study: Pediatric Otolaryngology
Year Completed: 1987

Certifications

  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology
  • American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics - Otolaryngology

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