Surgery and Surgical Specialties at Ochsner Health

Ochsner’s bariatric surgery team delivers personalized weight loss care, pairing advanced surgical techniques with comprehensive support to help patients improve their health, manage obesity-related conditions and achieve lasting success.

The breast plastic surgery team at Ochsner provides cosmetic procedures such as breast augmentation, breast reduction and breast lifts to change the size, shape or appearance of the breasts.

Ochsner’s breast reconstruction surgery includes reconstructive procedures that restore the shape and appearance of the breast after cancer treatment, surgery or other changes.

Our cardiothoracic surgery team delivers advanced surgical care for conditions affecting the heart, lungs and chest, using innovative techniques that help patients achieve the best possible outcomes.

The Ochsner cardiac surgery team combines surgical expertise, advanced technology and a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to help patients achieve strong outcomes and long-term heart health.

Ochsner’s cataract surgeons remove the eye’s cloudy natural lens and replace it with an artificial lens to improve vision.

Our colon and rectal surgery team provides specialized care for conditions affecting the colon, rectum and anus, offering advanced surgical and minimally invasive treatment options to help patients achieve the best possible outcomes.

Our fellowship-trained endocrine surgeons partner closely with the endocrine team to surgically treat diseases of the thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands, performing common procedures such as thyroidectomy, parathyroidectomy and adrenalectomy.

Our esophageal and foregut surgery team treats conditions affecting the esophagus and upper digestive tract, offering advanced surgical solutions for reflux disease, hiatal hernias, swallowing disorders and other complex foregut conditions.

Ochsner is leading the way in advancements being made in treating spina bifida. Ochsner also houses the only 24/7 Maternal Fetal Specialist Team and Fetal Therapy Team in the region.

Ochsner general surgeons treat a wide range of conditions using traditional, minimally invasive and robotic-assisted techniques.

Using our da Vinci Surgical System, the gynecological surgeons at Ochsner can provide minimally invasive surgical procedures for the most complex conditions.

Ochsner Health is a leader in hip pain and hip replacement surgery. Ochsner specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of hip conditions.

When chronic knee pain gets in the way, it can limit the activities you enjoy most. That’s why we offer comprehensive care for knee pain, including advanced treatment options and robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery.

Ochsner urologists are here, first, to correctly identifying the cause of your condition and, second, to offer innovative therapies and/or surgical solutions to restore function. 

The Ochsner orthopedic trauma team provides treatment for patients with severe musculoskeletal injuries, including multiple broken bones, compound fractures, fractures near a joint and fractures of the pelvis

Ochsner’s pediatric surgeons provide specialized surgical care for infants, children and teens with a wide range of conditions requiring surgery.

Our pediatric cardiothoracic surgery team provides specialized care for infants, children and adolescents with congenital and acquired heart and chest conditions, delivering advanced treatment tailored to each child's needs.

Ochsner Children's Hospital offers world-class pediatric plastic and reconstructive surgery care for conditions or injuries that affect your child’s appearance or ability to perform daily activities.

Our plastic surgery team provides advanced surgical and cosmetic procedures for the face, breasts and body, helping patients enhance their appearance, restore confidence and reach their personal goals through individualized care.

Our robotic surgery program uses advanced robotic-assisted technology to help surgeons operate with greater precision, supporting better outcomes and faster recovery for patients.

Our experienced, multidisciplinary team uses a highly specialized approach to evaluate and treat cancerous and noncancerous tumors and other conditions involving the base of the skull. 

Ochsner surgical oncologists provide advanced surgical care for people with cancer, working alongside oncologists, radiation oncologists and other specialists to develop personalized treatment plans.

Ochsner surgical oncologists provide advanced surgical care for people with cancer, working alongside oncologists, radiation oncologists and other specialists to develop personalized treatment plans.

Our thoracic surgery team specializes in the treatment of conditions affecting the lungs, esophagus and chest, offering advanced surgical care to help patients breathe easier and improve their quality of life.

Our transplant surgery team provides expert care for patients requiring organ transplantation, offering advanced surgical treatment and comprehensive support throughout every stage of the transplant journey.

Ochsner's vascular surgeons treat artery and vein conditions, including aortic disease, peripheral artery disease and dialysis access, using both surgical and advanced, minimally invasive endovascular techniques.