The 20 Best Nephrectomy Doctors near New Orleans, LA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 24 doctor with experience in Nephrectomy near New Orleans, LA. Of these, 17 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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24 providers found
    Elite in Nephrectomy
    Elite in Nephrectomy

    Tulane Doctors - Urology - Garden District

    3525 Prytania St Ste 614, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erik Castle is a Urologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Castle is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bladder Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Urothelial Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Cystectomy.

    Distinguished in Nephrectomy
    Distinguished in Nephrectomy

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Michael Maddox is a Urologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Maddox is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Prostate Cancer, Ureterocele, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Maddox is board certified in American Board Of Urology - Urology. Dr. Maddox is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Nephrectomy
    Distinguished in Nephrectomy

    Tulane Doctors - Urology - Garden District

    3525 Prytania St Ste 614, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Louis Krane is a Urologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Krane is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Cystectomy.

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    Advanced in Nephrectomy
    Advanced in Nephrectomy

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kyle Rose is a Urologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Rose is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), Urothelial Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Cystectomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Rose is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Marc Matrana is an Oncologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Matrana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Urothelial Cancer, Lung Cancer, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Matrana is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology/Oncology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Matrana is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Sean Collins is a Urologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Collins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pheochromocytoma, Kidney Stones, Boils, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Collins is board certified in American Board Of Urology - Urology. Dr. Collins is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Vascular Surgery

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Samuel Money is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Money is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Money is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery. Dr. Money is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Transplant Surgery

    Ochsner Clinic LLC

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

    Ian Carmody is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Carmody is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Liver Failure, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Carmody is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. Dr. Carmody is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Transplant Surgery

    Ochsner Clinic LLC

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

    Dr. David Bruce earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor. He completed his surgical internship and residency at the University of Chicago Hospitals and served as Chief Resident from 1992 to 1993. He went on to complete his fellowship training at the University of Chicago Hospitals. Dr. Bruce is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Liver Failure, Obesity, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Bruce is board certified in American Board Of Preventive Medicine - Transplant Surgery and American Board Of Surgery - Transplant Surgery. Dr. Bruce is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Transplant Surgery

    Ochsner Clinic LLC

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

    Humberto Bohorquez is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Bohorquez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Liver Failure, Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Bohorquez is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Transplant Surgery. Dr. Bohorquez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Transplant Surgery

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Dennis Sonnier is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Sonnier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Liver Failure, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Sonnier is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery. Dr. Sonnier is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Rohith Arcot is a Urologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Arcot is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Ureterocele, Familial Prostate Cancer, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Arcot is board certified in American Board Of Urology - Urology. Dr. Arcot is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nephrectomy
    Advanced in Nephrectomy
    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Olamide Omidele is a Urologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Omidele is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Retrograde Ejaculation, Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), Aquablation, and Nephrectomy.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Transplant Surgery

    Tulane University School Of Medicine

    1430 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kiara Tulla is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Tulla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Obesity, Kidney Transplant, and Liver Transplant.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Transplant Surgery

    University Healthcare System L.C.

    1415 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Killackey is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Killackey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, MAGIC Syndrome, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Kidney Transplant, and Ureteral Reconstruction.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Bariatric Medicine

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carlos Galvani is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Galvani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy

    Tulane Doctors - Urology - Garden District

    3525 Prytania St Ste 614, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raju Thomas is a Urologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, UPJ Obstruction, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy

    Charles Everson MD PC

    1111 Medical Center Blvd Ste N703, 
    Marrero, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wesley Bryan is a Urologist practicing medicine in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Bryan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

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

    Julie Wang is a Urologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Kidney Stones, Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy.

    Advanced in Nephrectomy
    Advanced in Nephrectomy

    Office

    2800 Veterans Memorial Blvd Ste 140, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessie Gills is a Urologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Gills is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Nephrectomy?

    Kidney removal, or nephrectomy, is surgery to remove all or part of a kidney. It may involve:

    • Part of one kidney removed (partial nephrectomy).
    • All of one kidney removed (simple nephrectomy).
    • Removal of one entire kidney, surrounding fat, and the adrenal gland (radical nephrectomy). In these cases, neighboring lymph nodes are sometimes removed.

    When should I see a Nephrectomy 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 Nephrectomy 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 Nephrectomy 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 Nephrectomy 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 Nephrectomy 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 Nephrectomy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Nephrectomy 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 Nephrectomy 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 Nephrectomy 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 Nephrectomy 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 Nephrectomy doctors near New Orleans, LA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Nephrectomy 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 Nephrectomy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Nephrectomy 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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