Overview
Bruce Torrance is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Dr. Torrance is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
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Locations
2000 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70112
1111 Medical Center Blvd, Marrero, LA 70072
Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
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Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
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Ochsner Health Center - West Bank
Dr. Charles Leithead is a native of Lake Charles, Louisiana and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences with a minor in French at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. He received his Doctor of Medicine from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. He completed an Integrated Vascular Surgery Residency at The University of Alabama at Birmingham.Dr. Leithead treats a wide variety of vascular conditions including aneurysms, carotid artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, DVT (blood clots), spider veins and varicose veins with both open surgery and minimally invasive procedures. He is the Medical Director of The Ochsner Vein Clinic. He has both a clinical and research interest in limb salvage. Dr. Leithead was awarded his Physician in Vascular Interpretation certification by the Alliance for Certification and Advancement.During his residency, he received the William D. Jordan, Jr. Award of Excellence and Integrity. Dr. Leithead was awarded the Ochsner Medical School Teaching Excellence Award for the Department of Surgery. Dr. Leithead was also a nominee for Teacher of the Year. He was one of four finalists for the Ochsner Health System Physician of the Year.Dr. Leithead loves being a vascular surgeon because he has a passion for vascular surgery and treating patients from head to toe. He enjoys individualizing each patient's care, assuring they receive the best treatment for their particular need, with or without a surgical intervention. It brings joy to Dr. Leithead to improve his patients' quality of life and to always be there for his patients. Dr. Leithead treats his patients like family. Dr. Leithead is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Venous Insufficiency, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, and Meige Disease. Dr. Leithead is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Vascular Surgery. Dr. Leithead is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Bruce Torrance
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Bruce Torrance?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Bruce Torrance by calling their office at 504-702-3000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Bruce Torrance a top-rated expert for Carotid Artery Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Bruce Torrance is classified as an Distinguished expert for Carotid Artery Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Bruce Torrance specialize in?
While Dr. Bruce Torrance is a Vascular Surgery, they have specific expertise in Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Vascular Surgery.
Does Dr. Bruce Torrance accept my insurance?
Dr. Bruce Torrance accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 504-702-3000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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.
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- Distinguished
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Torrance isDistinguished. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Torrance isDistinguished. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Torrance isDistinguished. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Advanced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Torrance isAdvanced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Torrance isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- GangreneDr. Torrance isAdvanced. Learn about Gangrene.
- Peripheral Artery DiseaseDr. Torrance isAdvanced. Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Torrance isAdvanced. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- Experienced
- Aortic DissectionDr. Torrance isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Arterial Tortuosity SyndromeDr. Torrance isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Torrance isExperienced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- Deep Vein ThrombosisDr. Torrance isExperienced. Learn about Deep Vein Thrombosis.
- Degos DiseaseDr. Torrance isExperienced. Learn about Degos Disease.
- NecrosisDr. Torrance isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.