Marc Matrana, MD

Dr. Marc Matrana is a medical oncologist at Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center. He is a ninth-generation native of the New Orleans region. Dr. Matrana received his bachelor's and master's degrees in human genetics from Tulane University. He received his medical degree from the LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans. Dr. Matrana completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Ochsner Medical Center where he served as Chief Medical Resident. He completed training in hematology and medical oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston where he received numerous awards and served as both Chief Fellow for Resident Education and overall Chief Fellow.Dr. Matrana's clinical practice at Ochsner focuses on treating patients with cancers of the genitourinary tract as well as lung cancer, gastrointestinal cancer and other malignancies and hematologic diseases. He has conducted much ground-breaking research and authored numerous peer-reviewed articles, chapters, and other publications in the field of genitourinary medical oncology.Dr. Matrana has spoken at conferences around the world on kidney cancer and is a recognized expert in the field. In addition to research and patient care, he is an active medical educator serving in leadership positions with local medical schools, including the University of Queensland School of Medicine/Ochsner Clinical School and the Ochsner Medical Oncology Fellowship Program.

Medical Education

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
Field of Study: Medicine

Residency

Ochsner Clinic Foundation - GME Office
Field of Study: Internal Medicine

Ochsner Clinic Foundation - GME Office
Field of Study: Chief Medical Resident/Internal Medicine

Ochsner Clinic Foundation - GME Office
Field of Study: Internal Medicine

Fellowship

University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Field of Study: Hematology/Oncology

American Board of Internal Medicine

June 2023

Dr. Matrana, and his staff are very knowledgeable, and explain things very good. I feel lucky to have him as my doctor during this illness.

Dr. Matrana is very professional, knowledgeable and caring.

April 2023

I love Dr. MATRANA. HE IS THE BEST.

I was concerned & nervous about my CT results but Dr. Matrana explained them thoroughly & put me at ease I left this appt. confident with him.

Very good to me means (to much pressure) a good from me is special.

March 2023

Dr. Matrana took time to thoroughly explain my situation in terms I could understand.

February 2023

Dr. Matrana is very professional, caring & kind, explaining everything necessary.

January 2023

I love my doctor he explains everything to me, if I have questions he make sure I understand what I want to know.

June 2021

I had appointment with Dr Matrana yesterday as part of my oncology treatment at Oschners. Dr Matrana is a very knowledgeable oncologist. He takes time to listen to your problems and offers solutions. I look forward to seeing him again as part of my treatment. I am very satisfied with the care that I received.

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July 2021

Love Dr Matrana he is very knowledgable and caring person

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August 2021

Dr Matrana is a great caring and knowledgeable doctor. He listens to your questions and is very concerned. He is a great doctor and I never want another doctor in his place

September 2021

Excellent doctor and staff.

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October 2021

Dr. Matrana is the best, he makes sure everything is going great for me and makes all the recommendations and referrals as needed. He's wonderful!

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March 2022

I like Dr Matrana, MD because he's straight forward he tell you just what's going on

May 2022

Dr. Matrana mixes a sincere disposition with a phenomenal ability to stay current in the fast-changing science of cancer treatment. I literally owe him (and his awesome staff) my life.

September 2022

I just feel like he’s a great doctor & has my best interest at hand!! Excellent

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November 2022

Followup of cancer treatment.

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