Expertise in
7
conditions

Dr. George M. Fuhrman

General Surgery
Lieselotte Tansey Breast Center At Ochsner
1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
New Orleans, LA 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
7
conditions
Lieselotte Tansey Breast Center At Ochsner
1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
New Orleans, LA 

Overview

George Fuhrman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Dr. Fuhrman is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Dr. Fuhrman is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 35 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Fuhrman 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

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

Lieselotte Tansey Breast Center at Ochsner
1514 Jefferson Hwy, 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.

35 Total Publications

Dehydrated Human Amnion-Chorion Membrane for Incisional Hernia Prophylaxis in High-Risk Laparotomy Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Dehydrated Human Amnion-Chorion Membrane for Incisional Hernia Prophylaxis in High-Risk Laparotomy Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Journal: The American surgeon
Published: July 24, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. George M. Fuhrman

Is Dr. George M. Fuhrman a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. George M. Fuhrman is classified as an Distinguished expert for Breast Cancer, 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. George M. Fuhrman specialize in?

While Dr. George M. Fuhrman is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Angiosarcoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. George M. Fuhrman participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. George M. Fuhrman has published 35 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. George M. Fuhrman's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. George M. Fuhrman accept my insurance?

Dr. George M. Fuhrman accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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