The 20 Best Vagotomy Doctors near Covington, LA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 22 doctor with experience in Vagotomy near Covington, LA. Of these, 16 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Vagotomy

    Dr. David M. Mccoy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Vagotomy

    Dr. David M. Mccoy
    General Surgery
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    Teamhealth

    211 4th St, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    318-767-0605
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    David Mccoy is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Mccoy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Vagotomy. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mccoy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vagotomy

    Dr. Joshua S. Landes
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Vagotomy

    Dr. Joshua S. Landes
    General Surgery
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    4809 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Ste 200, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    337-988-8880
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    Joshua Landes is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Landes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Vagotomy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Landes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vagotomy

    Dr. Kelvin J. Contreary
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Vagotomy

    Dr. Kelvin J. Contreary
    General Surgery
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    Kelvin Contreary MD LLC

    4224 Houma Blvd Ste 310, 
    Metairie, LA 
    504-454-6338
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    Kelvin Contreary is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Contreary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Vagotomy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Vagotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Contreary is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Vagotomy
    Experienced in Vagotomy
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    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    504-842-4070
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    William Richardson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Richardson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Vagotomy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroparesis, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Richardson is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. Dr. Richardson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Vagotomy

    Dr. Clark G. Warden
    Bariatric Medicine
    Advanced in Vagotomy

    Dr. Clark G. Warden
    Bariatric Medicine
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    Surgical Specialists Of Louisiana

    7015 Highway 190 East Service Rd, 
    Covington, LA 
    985-234-3000
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    Clark Warden is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Warden is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Vagotomy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hypertension, Vagotomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Warden is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Vagotomy

    Dr. James A. Leithead-Iii
    Bariatric Medicine
    Advanced in Vagotomy

    Dr. James A. Leithead-Iii
    Bariatric Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Surgical Specialists Of Louisiana

    7015 Highway 190 East Service Rd, 
    Covington, LA 
    985-234-3000
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    James Leithead-Iii is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Leithead-Iii is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Vagotomy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hypertension, Vagotomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Leithead-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Vagotomy

    Dr. Michael J. Thomas
    Bariatric Medicine
    Advanced in Vagotomy

    Dr. Michael J. Thomas
    Bariatric Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Surgical Specialists Of Louisiana

    7015 Highway 190 East Service Rd, 
    Covington, LA 
    985-234-3000
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    Michael Thomas is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Vagotomy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Malabsorption, Vagotomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Vagotomy

    Dr. Matthew S. French
    Bariatric Medicine
    Advanced in Vagotomy

    Dr. Matthew S. French
    Bariatric Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Surgical Specialists Of Louisiana

    7015 Highway 190 East Service Rd, 
    Covington, LA 
    985-234-3000
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    Matthew French is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. French is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Vagotomy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hypertension, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Vagotomy. Dr. French is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Vagotomy

    Dr. John J. Tabor
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Vagotomy

    Dr. John J. Tabor
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Baton Rouge General Advanced Robotics Of Louisiana

    8585 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    225-333-3800
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    John Tabor is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Tabor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Vagotomy. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Tabor is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Vagotomy

    Dr. Jason A. Breaux
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    Advanced in Vagotomy

    Dr. Jason A. Breaux
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
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    Ochsner Lafayette General - Burdin Riehl

    1211 Coolidge Blvd, Ste. 301, 
    Lafayette, LA 
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    Jason Breaux is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Breaux is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Vagotomy. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Intraductal Papilloma, Lymphadenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Breaux is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vagotomy
    Experienced in Vagotomy
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    Baton Rouge Radiology Imaging Center LLC

    5422 Dijon Dr, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    225-769-9337
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    John Harris is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Harris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Vagotomy. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Breast Infection, Boils, Folliculitis, and Vagotomy. Dr. Harris is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vagotomy

    Dr. Myriam D. Hutchinson
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Vagotomy

    Dr. Myriam D. Hutchinson
    Internal Medicine

    Abbeville General Hospital

    118 N Hospital Dr, 
    Abbeville, LA 
    337-893-5466
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    Myriam Hutchinson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Abbeville, Louisiana. Dr. Hutchinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Vagotomy. She is also highly rated in 63 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Common Cold, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Vagotomy. Dr. Hutchinson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vagotomy

    Dr. V Keith-Rhynes
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Vagotomy

    Dr. V Keith-Rhynes
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Baton Rouge General Advanced Robotics Of Louisiana

    8585 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    225-333-3800
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    V Keith-Rhynes is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Keith-Rhynes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Vagotomy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Stomach Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Small Bowel Resection, and Colostomy. Dr. Keith-Rhynes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vagotomy

    Dr. Michael W. Cook
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Vagotomy

    Dr. Michael W. Cook
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    504-702-3000
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    Michael Cook is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Cook is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Vagotomy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hernia, Obesity in Children, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Cook is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vagotomy

    Dr. James B. Wooldridge
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Vagotomy

    Dr. James B. Wooldridge
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    504-842-4000
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    James Wooldridge is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Wooldridge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Vagotomy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Wooldridge is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vagotomy

    Dr. Joseph B. Dupont
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Vagotomy

    Dr. Joseph B. Dupont
    Surgical Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Camen & Associates LLC

    8595 Picardy Ave Ste 235, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    225-381-2609
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    Joseph Dupont is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Dupont is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Vagotomy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Liposarcoma, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Mesenchymoma, and Vagotomy. Dr. Dupont is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vagotomy

    Dr. Russell E. Brown
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Vagotomy

    Dr. Russell E. Brown
    Surgical Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    504-842-4070
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    Russell Brown is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Vagotomy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Brown is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vagotomy

    Dr. Brian L. Pettiford
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Vagotomy

    Dr. Brian L. Pettiford
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral required

    St. Tammany Cancer Center - A Campus Of Ochsner Medical Center

    900 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
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    Brian Pettiford is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Pettiford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Vagotomy. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Thymectomy, and Vagotomy. Dr. Pettiford is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Pettiford is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vagotomy

    Dr. Alan B. Marr
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Vagotomy

    Dr. Alan B. Marr
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Hospital Home Care

    2021 Perdido St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    504-568-2315
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    Alan Marr is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Marr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Vagotomy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Small Bowel Resection, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Marr is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vagotomy
    Experienced in Vagotomy
    Referral may be required

    Northlake Nephrology Institute

    1970 N Highway 190 Ste 100100, 
    Covington, LA 
    985-867-8585
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    John Simon is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Simon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Vagotomy. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Simon is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    When should I see a Vagotomy doctor near Covington, 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 Vagotomy doctor near Covington, 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.  

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    How does MediFind rank Vagotomy doctors near Covington, 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 Vagotomy doctors near Covington, 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 Vagotomy doctor near Covington, 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 Vagotomy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Vagotomy 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 Vagotomy doctor near Covington, 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 Vagotomy 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 Vagotomy 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 Vagotomy doctors near Covington, LA?

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

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