The 20 Best Mastectomy Doctors near New Orleans, LA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 11 doctor with experience in Mastectomy near New Orleans, LA. Of these, 11 are Experienced.

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    Experienced in Mastectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Mastectomy
    General Surgery

    Office

    1430 Tulane Ave Ste 8527, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sharven Taghavi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Taghavi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Mastectomy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Low Blood Pressure, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Lung Transplant, and Heart Transplant.

    Experienced in Mastectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Mastectomy
    General Surgery

    Ochsner Children’s Health Center - New Orleans

    1315 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Idorenyin Ndem is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Ndem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Mastectomy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cleft Lip and Palate and Mastectomy. Dr. Ndem is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Mastectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Mastectomy
    General Surgery

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    George Fuhrman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Fuhrman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Mastectomy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Fuhrman is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. Dr. Fuhrman is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Mastectomy
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Mastectomy
    Surgical Oncology

    Lieselotte Tansey Breast Center At Ochsner

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amy Rivere is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Rivere is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Mastectomy. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Rivere is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery. Dr. Rivere is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Mastectomy
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Mastectomy
    Surgical Oncology

    Lieselotte Tansey Breast Center At Ochsner

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Erin Elder is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Elder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Mastectomy. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Elder is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. Dr. Elder is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Mastectomy
    Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Mastectomy
    Plastic Surgery

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shoichiro Tanaka, MD, MPH, is a plastic, reconstructive, and hand Surgeon at Ochsner Health. Dr. Tanaka has expertise in aesthetic surgery, head-to-toe reconstruction for cancer, trauma, and infection, as well as complex hand and wrist surgery, limb salvage, and peripheral nerve surgery, offering comprehensive patient-centered care for various medical and surgical needs. Dr. Tanaka earned his medical degree from Texas A&M University College of Medicine and went on to complete his general surgery residency at the Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans. He completed his plastic surgery training at Summa Health in Akron, Ohio, and then pursued a hand and microsurgery fellowship at the Christine M. Kleinert Institute in Louisville, Kentucky. He is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery, American Board of Plastic Surgery, and has a Subspecialty Certification in Hand Surgery. Dr. Tanaka actively participates in the American Society of Plastic Surgery, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, International Plastic Surgery Research Council, and European Facial Plastic Surgery to stay updated on medical advancements. Dr. Tanaka is dedicated to addressing the medical needs of their patients while understanding individual concerns and goals. He has been practicing at Ochsner since 2025. Outside of medicine, he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling and cooking global cuisine. Dr. Tanaka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Mastectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Dupuytren Contracture, Hernia, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, and Mastectomy. Dr. Tanaka is board certified in American Board Of Plastic Surgery - Hand Surgery, American Board Of Plastic Surgery - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, and American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. Dr. Tanaka is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Mastectomy
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Mastectomy
    Vascular Surgery

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Genevieve Hayek is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Hayek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Mastectomy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gangrene, Breast Cancer, and Mastectomy. Dr. Hayek is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery and American Board Of Surgery - Vascular Surgery. Dr. Hayek is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Mastectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Mastectomy
    General Surgery

    Office

    1430 Tulane Ave Rm 8510, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hassan Alzahrani is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Alzahrani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Mastectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Mastectomy
    Plastic Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Mastectomy
    Plastic Surgery | General Surgery

    St Charles Surgical Hospital LLC

    1717 Saint Charles Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Wright is a Plastic Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Wright is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Mastectomy. Her clinical expertise encompasses BRCA Positive Breast Cancer, HER2 Negative Breast Cancer, Li-Fraumeni Syndrome, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy.

    Experienced in Mastectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Mastectomy
    General Surgery

    St Charles Surgical Hospital LLC

    1717 Saint Charles Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Stolier is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Stolier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Mastectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer and Mastectomy.

    Experienced in Mastectomy
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Mastectomy
    Surgical Oncology

    East Jefferson Radiation Oncology LLC

    4204 Houma Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristen Limbach is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Limbach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Mastectomy. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Oophorectomy, and Mastectomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Mastectomy?

    A mastectomy is surgery to remove the breast tissue. Some of the skin and the nipple may also be removed. The surgery is most often done to treat breast cancer.

    When should I see a Mastectomy doctor near New Orleans, LA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Mastectomy doctor near New Orleans, LA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Mastectomy doctors near New Orleans, LA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Mastectomy doctors near New Orleans, LA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Mastectomy doctor near New Orleans, LA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Mastectomy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Mastectomy doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Mastectomy doctor near New Orleans, LA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Mastectomy doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Mastectomy doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Mastectomy doctors near New Orleans, LA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Mastectomy doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Mastectomy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Mastectomy doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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