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Dr. George Fuhrman, MD

Oncology* Age 64
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Dr. George Fuhrman, MD is an Oncology Specialist in New Orleans, LA.
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Dr. George Fuhrman, MD

Oncology* Age 64
New Orleans, LA
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience
Dr. George Fuhrman, MD is an Oncology Specialist in New Orleans, LA.

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Dr. George Fuhrman, MD is an Oncology Specialist in New Orleans, LA and has 38 years experience. They graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 1986 and completed a residency at Orlando Regional Medical Center.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center. Dr. Fuhrman has experience treating conditions like Appendicitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Fuhrman received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Fuhrman also speaks Vietnamese. Dr. Fuhrman is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Appendicitis
Breast Lump
Biopsy of Breast
Appendicitis
Breast Lump
Biopsy of Breast
Breast Cancer
Breast Carcinoma
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Incisional Hernia
Male Breast Carcinoma
Ventral Hernia
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrotomy
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Parathyroidectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Wedge Resection Colon
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Bile Duct Disorders
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Breast Abscess
Breast Diseases
Cancer
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Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Carcinoma in Situ
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Conn's Syndrome
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diverticulitis
Endocrine Disorders
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Goiter
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Graves' Disease
Head and Neck Cancer
Hemophilia
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypothalamus Cancer
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Ischemic Colitis
Lobular Carcinoma
Male Breast Cancer
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Melanoma
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Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Obstructive Jaundice
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic Cystic Lesions
Pancreatitis
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peritoneal Cancer
Pineal Region Tumors
Pleural Effusion
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sarcoma
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Secondary Hypertension
Skin Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Disease
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Urinary Tract Cancer
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adrenalectomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Bladder Surgery
Colostomy
Cystotomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Nephrectomy
Nephrectomy with Robotic Assist
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Orchiectomy
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana PPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Coventry Health Care of Louisiana HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Health Payors Organization PPO
  • Medicaid
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Behavioral Health
  • PPO Plus PPO
  • Special Needs Plan SNP
  • United Healthcare
  • Worker's Compensation WC

Locations

  1. 1 Ochsner Clinic Foundation
    1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121

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May 12, 2017
Would not go to anyone else. Excellent physician. Wonderful bedside manner. Keeps you informed and included in all decisions.
Jane Bordelon in Folsom, LA — May 12, 2017
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • Dr. George Fuhrman joined the Ochsner team in 1994 and has held many leadership roles. He served as Section Head of General Surgery, as Director of the Tansey Breast Center and as Residency Program Director for Surgery. In 2006 he moved to Georgia to serve as Director of Graduate Medical Education and Program Director for Surgery at Atlanta Medical Center. He returned to Ochsner in 2012. He served as President of the Association of Program Directors in Surgery, as Vice President of the Southeastern Surgical Congress and is currently a member of the surgery residency review councel that provides oversight and accreditation for surgical training in the US. Dr. Fuhrman has authored over 70 journal articles and was editor of the acclaimed M.D. Anderson Handbook for Surgical Oncology. His interest in education extends to patient care as he involves patients in decision making.

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. George Fuhrman, MD is an oncology specialist in New Orleans, LA and has over 37 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 1986. He specializes in Oncology, General Surgery, and more.
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Languages Spoken
Vietnamese
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Oncology
General Surgery
Breast Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Augusta University Medical College of Georgia
    1986
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Orlando Regional Medical Center
    1991
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
    1993
Fellowship Hospital
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Dr. George Fuhrman, MD is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. George Fuhrman, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ochsner Medical Center

    1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA