School of Medicine

Department of Surgery

Clinical Divisions

colorectal

Colon & Rectal Surgery

Surgeons in the Divison of Colon and Rectal Surgery are dedicated to the treatment of people with benign and malignant Diseases of the Colon, Rectum and Anus. 

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gen surg

General Surgery

The division covers a wide breadth of services consisting of thoracic, abdominal, skin and soft tissue, endocrine, oncologic, endoscopic, and weight loss procedures.

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peds

Pediatric General Surgery

Surgery Physicians at Children's Hospital provide the diagnosis, treatment and postoperative care of a wide range of pediatric general surgical areas, including neonatal surgery, pediatric solid tumors, burns, trauma and non-cardiac thoracic surgery.

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peds cardio

Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery

The Heart Center at Children's Hospital is recognized nationally as a leader in the diagnosis and treatment of patients, from fetus to adult, with congenital cardiovascular disorders.

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plastics

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

The Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is focused on enhancing the beauty, health and well-being of each of our patients - while also upholding the highest standards of quality care.
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onc

Surgical Oncology

The Division of Surgical Oncology includes subspecialists in hepatobiliary and pancreatic oncology, stomach cancer, benign and malignant breast disease, peritoneal surface malignancies, soft tissue sarcoma, and lung cancer.

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trauma

Trauma & Critical Care Surgery

The Divison of Trauma and Critical Care provides services at University Medical Center -an American College of Surgeons verified Level 1 Trauma Center. Its Spirit of Charity Trauma Program is the only Level 1 trauma center in Southern Louisiana and has a long history of providing care to critically injured trauma patients.
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vascular

Vascular Surgery

The Divison of Vascular Surgery Division cares for elective and emergent patients with circulatory disorders at University Medical Center and Touro Infirmary.

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