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Surgery

General surgery in the heart of New Orleans

When you need surgery, our experienced surgeons at LCMC Health’s University Medical Center New Orleans give you the care you need—right here on Canal Street. We use the latest surgical techniques, including laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgery. That means treatments are more precise, and you recover faster.

Your comfort and safety are the priority from our first meeting to long after your procedure.

Find us at University Medical Center, Clinic Building Floor 2, Zone B.

Appointments

To make an appointment, first talk to your provider about referring you for surgery. Then, schedule a consultation to meet one of our general surgeons.

Call 504.702.4500 or request an appointment online.

Our surgical services

Surgeries:

  • Appendectomy surgery
  • Colorectal surgery
  • Gallbladder surgery (cholecystectomy)
  • Gastrointestinal surgery
  • Hernia surgery
  • Skin removal surgery

Other surgical procedures:

  • Amputation
  • Dialysis with catheter insertion and removal
  • Esophageal and stomach procedures
  • Tumor and mass removal
  • Wound care, including debridement

Conditions we treat

  • Appendicitis
  • Bowel obstructions
  • Calculus of the gallbladder
  • Colorectal cancer
  • Cysts
  • Diverticulitis
  • Gallbladder disease
  • Gallstones
  • Gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD)
  • Hernias
  • Hyperparathyroidism
  • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Inguinal hernia
  • Lipomas
  • Pilonidal cyst
  • Skin lesions
  • Ulcers
  • Umbilical hernia
  • Ventral hernia

Medical referrals for surgery

Before you come in to talk surgery, you need a referral from your current provider. A referral just means they think surgery may be helpful for your treatment. There are a few ways providers can refer patients for general surgery at University Medical Center:

Refer a patient by phone

Providers can give us a call or request a referral by fax:

  • Phone: 504.702.4500
  • Fax: 504.702.5747
Make an online patient referral
Use our online referral form to send us a patient referral. Please review our online referral instructions as needed.
View Epic referral instructions

To make a surgery referral in Epic, follow these guidelines:

  • Schedule your patients for Routine priority as indicated.
  • Refer to UMCNO SURG GENERAL, under General Surgery.
  • Ensure the appointment is set for a future date, based on the status selection.
  • Confirm with the surgical provider if the patient requires any documentation or tests before the appointment.
  • Note that the patient does not require follow-up for this referral unless we let you know otherwise.

Preparing for surgery

Your surgical care team makes sure you know what’s up before, during, and after surgery. Before surgery, we do preoperative evaluations. You may have an imaging test or blood draw, so we can find the best surgical approach for you.

You’ll get instructions on how to prepare for your surgery. For example, some surgeries require you to fast (stop eating at a certain time) beforehand.

Your team also provides guidance on recovery after surgery. You’ll know all about pain management, physical therapy options, and follow-up appointments. But if you have questions—just ask.

Meet the team

Our team has highly skilled, board-certified surgeons. All of us have lots of experience in general and specialized surgical procedures. So, you can relax, knowing you’re in good hands. Meet some of our surgeons: