
Overview
Dr. Mohamed Shama, MD, MSc, MRCS, EBSQ is an Assistant Professor of Endocrine and Oncological Surgery at Tulane University Medical School. Dr. Sharma is a practicing Surgical Oncologist specializing in thyroid cancer and head and neck cancer. He treats patients at multiple locations and is licensed to practice in LA.
Dr. Shama is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Parathyroidectomy. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 52 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 8 articles in the study of Parathyroidectomy.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
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- INDEMNITY
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
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- HMO
- POS
- PPO
Locations
101 Judge Tanner Blvd, Suite 404, Covington, LA 70433
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Administrators Of The Tulane Educational Fund
Emad Kandil is a General Surgeon and an Endocrinologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Kandil is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Parathyroidectomy. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.
Ochsner Medical Complex - Clearview
Adam Hauch, MD, MBA, FACS, practices plastic and reconstructive surgery at Ochsner Health. Dr. Hauch has advanced expertise in both aesthetic and reconstructive surgery, offering compassionate and comprehensive care for various medical, surgical and cosmetic needs.Dr. Hauch earned his medical degree from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, in 2011. He then completed his general surgery internship and residency at Tulane University in New Orleans. Following this, he completed his plastic surgery residency at University of California San Diego. He then pursued advanced fellowship training in aesthetic surgery as well as reconstructive microsurgery at Louisiana State University in New Orleans. Dr. Hauch is double board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Hauch holds membership and actively participates in the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the Aesthetic Society.Dr. Hauch has a special interest in aesthetic surgery, performing a full range of surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures. Additionally, he performs complex reconstruction of defects resulting from cancer, trauma or infection including breast reconstruction and limb salvage. Dr. Hauch is dedicated to addressing the medical needs of his patients while understanding individual concerns and goals. He strives to restore both form and function and give patients an aesthetic result that erases the scars left by illness, trauma and aging.Dr. Hauch has been practicing at Ochsner since 2024. Outside of medicine, he enjoys the occasional round of golf and, more importantly, spending time with his family.If you'd like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Hauch, please complete this form. Dr. Hauch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Parathyroidectomy. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.
Hoon Kim is a General Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Kim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Parathyroidectomy. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, Thyroidectomy, and Endoscopy.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- GlossectomyDr. Shama isAdvanced. Learn about Glossectomy.
- HyperparathyroidismDr. Shama isAdvanced. Learn about Hyperparathyroidism.
- Papillary Thyroid CancerDr. Shama isAdvanced. Learn about Papillary Thyroid Cancer.
- ParathyroidectomyDr. Shama isAdvanced. Learn about Parathyroidectomy.
- Thyroid CancerDr. Shama isAdvanced. Learn about Thyroid Cancer.
- Thyroid NoduleDr. Shama isAdvanced. Learn about Thyroid Nodule.
- Experienced
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Shama isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Familial Isolated HyperparathyroidismDr. Shama isExperienced. Learn about Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Shama isExperienced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Shama isExperienced. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
- Hereditary Paraganglioma-Pheochromocytoma Syndrome