Expertise in
6
conditions

Dr. John B. Hamner

General Surgery
Tulane University School Of Medicine
1430 Tulane Ave, 
New Orleans, LA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
6
conditions
Tulane University School Of Medicine
1430 Tulane Ave, 
New Orleans, LA 

Overview

John Hamner is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Dr. Hamner is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Mesenchymoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 14 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Hamner is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in LA

Hospital Affiliations

Uch-Memorial Health System
Uchealth Pikes Peak Regional Hospital
Parkview Medical Center, Inc

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 Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
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

Tulane University School of Medicine
1430 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112
Other Locations
Memorial Health System
1400 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO 80909

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.

14 Total Publications

Real world experience with omission of therapeutic lymph node dissection in clinical stage III malignant melanoma treated with checkpoint or kinase inhibition systemic therapy.
Real world experience with omission of therapeutic lymph node dissection in clinical stage III malignant melanoma treated with checkpoint or kinase inhibition systemic therapy.
Journal: Surgical oncology insight
Published: April 10, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John B. Hamner

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You can book an appointment with Dr. John B. Hamner by calling their office at 504-988-5111. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. John B. Hamner a top-rated expert for Melanoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John B. Hamner is classified as an Distinguished expert for Melanoma, 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. John B. Hamner specialize in?

While Dr. John B. Hamner is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Melanoma, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, and Mesenchymoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. John B. Hamner participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. John B. Hamner has published 14 articles and abstracts on conditions like Melanoma. You can view a list of Dr. John B. Hamner's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. John B. Hamner accept my insurance?

Dr. John B. Hamner accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 504-988-5111 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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