Expertise in
14
conditions

Dr. Valentine N. Nfonsam

General Surgery
University Medical Center
2000 Canal St, 
New Orleans, LA 
Accepting New Patients
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Expertise in
14
conditions
University Medical Center
2000 Canal St, 
New Orleans, LA 

Overview

Valentine Nfonsam is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Dr. Nfonsam is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC), Ileostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 84 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Nfonsam is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in AZ

Hospital Affiliations

Grady Memorial Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Farsi
French

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • 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
Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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

University Medical Center
2000 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70112

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.

2 Clinical Trials

A Double Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial of Eflornithine and Sulindac to Prevent Recurrence of High Risk Adenomas and Second Primary Colorectal Cancers in Patients With Stage 0-III Colon or Rectal Cancer, Phase III - Preventing Adenomas of the Colon With Eflornithine and Sulindac (PACES)
A Double Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial of Eflornithine and Sulindac to Prevent Recurrence of High Risk Adenomas and Second Primary Colorectal Cancers in Patients With Stage 0-III Colon or Rectal Cancer, Phase III - Preventing Adenomas of the Colon With Eflornithine and Sulindac (PACES)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: April 02, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
S1316, Prospective Comparative Effectiveness Trial for Malignant Bowel Obstruction
S1316, Prospective Comparative Effectiveness Trial for Malignant Bowel Obstruction
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 30, 2023
Intervention Type: Procedure, Other
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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84 Total Publications

Invited Commentary: Transfusion as the Dominant Signal of Risk in Geriatric Surgical Oncology.
Invited Commentary: Transfusion as the Dominant Signal of Risk in Geriatric Surgical Oncology.
Journal: Journal of the American College of Surgeons
Published: April 20, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Valentine N. Nfonsam

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Is Dr. Valentine N. Nfonsam a top-rated expert for Familial Colorectal Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Valentine N. Nfonsam is classified as an Distinguished expert for Familial Colorectal 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. Valentine N. Nfonsam specialize in?

While Dr. Valentine N. Nfonsam is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Anal Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Valentine N. Nfonsam participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Valentine N. Nfonsam has published 84 articles and abstracts on conditions like Familial Colorectal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Valentine N. Nfonsam's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Valentine N. Nfonsam accept my insurance?

Dr. Valentine N. Nfonsam 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.

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