Expertise in
10
conditions
Expertise in
10
conditions

Overview

Gregory Eckholdt is a Thoracic Surgeon in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Eckholdt is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Arterial Insufficiency, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Eckholdt is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in LA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery - Cardiothoracic Surgery
American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Cardiothoracic Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

St Tammany Parish Hospital
Ochsner Medical Center Acute
Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock
Slidell Memorial Hospital
Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge

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
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Trustmark
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Ochsner Specialty Health Center - Business Park
1341 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, LA 70433
Other Locations
Ochsner Health Center - Gause
1051 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA 70458
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Gregory J. Eckholdt

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Gregory J. Eckholdt?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Gregory J. Eckholdt by calling their office at 985-875-2828. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Gregory J. Eckholdt a top-rated expert for Carotid Artery Disease?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Gregory J. Eckholdt 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. Gregory J. Eckholdt specialize in?

While Dr. Gregory J. Eckholdt is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Carotid Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Arterial Insufficiency. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.

Does Dr. Gregory J. Eckholdt accept my insurance?

Dr. Gregory J. Eckholdt accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 985-875-2828 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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