Dr. Christopher R. Babycos

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 the treatment of Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Dupuytren Contracture, Hernia, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, and Mastectomy.

Rizwan Aslam is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Aslam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, Thyroidectomy, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Aslam is currently accepting new patients.

Harvey Chim is a Plastic Surgeon and a Hand Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Chim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Erb's Palsy, Melanoma, Scaphoid Non-Union, Nerve Decompression, and Osteotomy. Dr. Chim is currently accepting new patients.