Experienced in Diverticular Disease

Dr. Francis Petitto

General Surgery
Ochsner Health
Ochsner Health Center - Slidell Campus Building 1
1850 Gause Blvd E, 
Slidell, LA 
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Experienced in Diverticular Disease
Ochsner Health
Ochsner Health Center - Slidell Campus Building 1
1850 Gause Blvd E, 
Slidell, LA 
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Overview

Francis Petitto is a General Surgeon in Slidell, Louisiana. Dr. Petitto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Hernia, Intraductal Papilloma, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Petitto is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties
General Surgery
Licenses
Surgery in LA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Ochsner Medical Center Acute
Slidell Memorial Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Humana
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Louisiana Healthcare Connections
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Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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Wellcare
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Ochsner Health Center - Slidell Campus Building 1
1850 Gause Blvd E, Slidell, LA 70461
Other Locations
Ochsner Health Center - Robert Boulevard
1120 Robert Blvd, Slidell, LA 70458
Slidell Memorial Hospital
1051 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA 70458
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    • Cholecystitis
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