General Surgery

Our board-certified, fellowship-trained general surgeons perform thousands of procedures annually in our state-of-the-art surgical suites. Their skill in handling even the most complex procedures has made Ochsner the top referral center in the region, attracting patients from Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and beyond.

Nationally ranked #24 in Gastroenterology & GI Surgery by US News & World Report
Received 2018 Innovator Award from the Association of Community Cancer Centers. Ochsner is One of Only Seven Programs Nationwide to Receive an ACCC Innovator Award.
The Bariatric Surgery Program at Ochsner Medical Center on Jefferson Highway has received accreditation from the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program and is a Comprehensive Center.

To make an appointment for a consultation with an Ochsner general surgeon, schedule online via MyOchsner or call 1-866-624-7637. Same-day appointments may be available.

Contrary to the name, general surgeons at Ochsner are specialists in not just one but several areas of expertise.

Achalasia (a disorder that makes it difficult for food and liquid to pass into the stomach)
Acute Care/ICU
Advanced GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
Burns
Cancer
Cysts
Esophageal disorders
Lipomas
Lumps/bumps
Adrenal disorders
Parathyroid disorders
Thymus disorders
Thyroid problems
Enterocutaneous fistula (an abnormal connection between the intestinal tract or stomach and the skin)
Cholecystectomy (laparoscopic gallbladder removal)
Gastrointestinal surgery
Gastroparesis (prevents improper stomach emptying)
Hernia repair
Hiatal hernias
Minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures
POEM procedures
Mole removal
Port placement
Skin cancer/melanoma
Enlarged spleen
Appendix
Colon disorders/diseases
Pancreas disorders/diseases
Surgical oncology
Peritoneal dialysis catheter insertion
Surgical weight loss, including Orbera® – Intragastric Balloon Therapy.
Learn more about surgical weight loss at Ochsner

Need reassurance that your surgery is necessary? Get an expert second opinion from one of the top general surgeons in the region. Learn more.

Patient referrals and transfers are critically important, and we want to make it easy for referring providers and their staff. To refer your patient for a clinic appointment, call our Clinic Concierge in our Regional Referral Center at 855-312-4190.