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Best Surgical Oncology specialists in Louisiana

Match with a top Surgical Oncology specialist in Louisiana — priority appointment in days, not months.

Surgical Oncology · Louisiana
Brian Moore

Brian Moore, MD

Head and Neck Surgical Oncology

Oncology

New Orleans, LA
John Bolton

John Bolton, MD

Oncology

New Orleans, LA
George Fuhrman

George Fuhrman, M.D.

General Surgery

Oncology

New Orleans, LA
Terry Lairmore

Terry Lairmore, M.D.

Professor of Surgery, Donnie and Gail Juneau Endowed Chair in Surgical Oncology, Chief Division of Endocrine and Oncologic Surgery, Director of Surgical Research, LSU Health Shreveport

Oncology

Shreveport, LA
Jason Breaux

Jason Breaux, MD

Surgical Oncology

Oncology

Lafayette, LA
Pui Cheng

Pui Cheng, MD

Assistant Professor, Medicine, Tulane University School of Medicine

Oncology

New Orleans, LA
Jennifer Paruch

Jennifer Paruch, MD

Director of Research for Colorectal Surgery, Ochsner Medical Center

Oncology

New Orleans, LA
David Pointer

David Pointer, M.D.

Surgical Oncologist

Oncology

New Orleans, LA
Russell Brown

Russell Brown, MD

Surgical Oncology

Oncology

New Orleans, LA
Christian Hasney

Christian Hasney, MD

Head and Neck Surgical Oncology

Oncology

New Orleans, LA
William Kethman

William Kethman, MD

Colon and Rectal Surgical Oncology

Oncology

New Orleans, LA
Andrew Newton

Andrew Newton, MD

Surgical Oncology

Oncology

New Orleans, LA
Amy Rivere

Amy Rivere, M.D.

Breast Surgical Oncology

Oncology

New Orleans, LA
Mohamed Shama

Mohamed Shama, MD, MSC, MRCS, EBSQ

Professor of Endocrine and Head and Neck Cancer Surgery

Oncology

New Orleans, LA
Nicole Walker

Nicole Walker, M.D.

Oncology

New Orleans, LA
Kevin Sullivan

Kevin Sullivan, MD

Oncology

New Orleans, LA
Erin Elder

Erin Elder, MD

Breast Surgical Oncology

Oncology

New Orleans, LA
Tasha Martin

Tasha Martin, MD

Breast Surgical Oncology

Oncology

Lafayette, LA
Issam Eid

Issam Eid, MD

Head and Neck Surgical Oncology

Oncology

New Orleans, LA
Jennifer Perone

Jennifer Perone, M.D.

Surgical Oncology

Oncology

Baton Rouge, LA

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Surgical Oncology oncologist do?
A Surgical Oncology oncologist is a Oncology physician with focused training in the surgical management of cancer, including complex tumor resections and reconstructive procedures. After completing Oncology residency, they pursue additional fellowship training so they can manage cases that fall outside what a general oncologist typically handles day to day.
What conditions does a Surgical Oncology oncologist treat?
A Surgical Oncology oncologist commonly treats breast cancer surgery, soft tissue sarcomas, melanoma, thyroid and endocrine tumors, and complex abdominal tumors. Many also see closely related conditions within Oncology, particularly when a case is complex, atypical, or has not responded to first-line care from a general oncologist.
When should I see a Surgical Oncology oncologist?
Consider seeing a Surgical Oncology oncologist when surgery is part of your cancer treatment plan, when a primary care clinician or general oncologist suggests a focused evaluation, or when you want a second opinion from a physician whose practice is concentrated on this exact area. Patients often reach a Surgical Oncology oncologist through referral, but you can also seek one directly.
How is a Surgical Oncology oncologist different from a general oncologist?
Both are board-eligible oncologists, but a Surgical Oncology oncologist has additional fellowship training and a practice that focuses on the surgical management of cancer, including complex tumor resections and reconstructive procedures. General oncologists treat a broad range of Oncology concerns; Surgical Oncology oncologists concentrate on the harder or more specific cases within that range, and tend to see a higher volume of patients with breast cancer surgery, soft tissue sarcomas, melanoma, thyroid and endocrine tumors, and complex abdominal tumors.
How does Convene match me with a top Surgical Oncology oncologist?
Convene Health evaluates oncologists on peer recognition, clinical leadership, published research, institutional affiliations, and patient feedback. When you complete an intake, our care team reviews your history and matches you with a vetted Surgical Oncology oncologist whose focus aligns with your case. Membership covers priority appointment coordination; the match itself is free.
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