Dr. David T. Pointer
Overview
David Pointer is a Surgical Oncologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Pointer is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Splenic Neoplasm, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Pointer is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 21 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121
1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. David T. Pointer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. David T. Pointer?
You can book an appointment with Dr. David T. Pointer by calling their office at 504-842-4070. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. David T. Pointer a top-rated expert for Pancreaticoduodenectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David T. Pointer is classified as an Advanced expert for Pancreaticoduodenectomy, 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. David T. Pointer specialize in?
While Dr. David T. Pointer is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Pancreaticoduodenectomy, Pancreatic Cancer, and Stomach Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.
Does Dr. David T. Pointer participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. David T. Pointer has published 21 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pancreaticoduodenectomy. You can view a list of Dr. David T. Pointer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. David T. Pointer accept my insurance?
Dr. David T. Pointer accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 504-842-4070 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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- Advanced
- PancreaticoduodenectomyDr. Pointer isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
- Experienced
- Esophageal CancerDr. Pointer isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Cancer.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Pointer isExperienced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- MelanomaDr. Pointer isExperienced. Learn about Melanoma.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Pointer isExperienced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- PancreatectomyDr. Pointer isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatectomy.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Pointer isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.