Overview
William Risher is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Dr. Risher is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Disease, Aneurysm Repair, and Thymectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Risher is currently accepting new patients.
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- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
433 Bolivar St, New Orleans, LA 70112
137 Miracle Dr, Aiken, SC 29801
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. William H. Risher
How do I make an appointment with Dr. William H. Risher?
You can book an appointment with Dr. William H. Risher by calling their office at 504-568-4752. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. William H. Risher a top-rated expert for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William H. Risher is classified as an Distinguished expert for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, 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. William H. Risher specialize in?
While Dr. William H. Risher is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and Carotid Artery Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. William H. Risher participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. William H. Risher has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. You can view a list of Dr. William H. Risher's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. William H. Risher accept my insurance?
Dr. William H. Risher accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 504-568-4752 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Risher isDistinguished. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Risher isDistinguished. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- Advanced
- Aortic DissectionDr. Risher isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Risher isAdvanced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Risher isAdvanced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Risher isAdvanced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Experienced
- Aberrant Subclavian ArteryDr. Risher isExperienced. Learn about Aberrant Subclavian Artery.
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Risher isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- Aneurysm RepairDr. Risher isExperienced. Learn about Aneurysm Repair.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Risher isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Risher isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Risher isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Risher isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus SyndromeDr. Risher isExperienced. Learn about Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus Syndrome.
- Collapsed LungDr. Risher isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- Fibrosing MediastinitisDr. Risher isExperienced. Learn about Fibrosing Mediastinitis.
- Lung CancerDr. Risher isExperienced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Mediastinal TumorDr. Risher isExperienced. Learn about Mediastinal Tumor.
- Pleural EffusionDr. Risher isExperienced. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- PleurisyDr. Risher isExperienced. Learn about Pleurisy.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Risher isExperienced. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- ThymectomyDr. Risher isExperienced. Learn about Thymectomy.
- Thymic Epithelial TumorDr. Risher isExperienced. Learn about Thymic Epithelial Tumor.
- Ventricular Septal DefectsDr. Risher isExperienced. Learn about Ventricular Septal Defects.