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Dr. Kelvin Contreary, MD

General Surgery* Age 70
Dr. Kelvin Contreary, MD
4.5 (25 Ratings)

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Dr. Kelvin Contreary, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Metairie, LA.
Dr. Kelvin Contreary, MD
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Dr. Kelvin Contreary, MD

General Surgery* Age 70
Metairie, LA
Accepting new patients
47 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Kelvin Contreary, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Metairie, LA.

About

Dr. Kelvin Contreary, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Metairie, LA and has 47 years experience. They graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with East Jefferson General Hospital. Dr. Contreary has experience treating conditions like Ventral Hernia, Cholecystitis and Gallstones and Gallstones among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Contreary received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 25 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Contreary is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Ventral Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Ventral Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Intestinal Obstruction
Constipation
Inguinal Hernia
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Colorectal Cancer
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Hemorrhoids
Hidradenitis
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Lipomas
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Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Puncture Aspiration
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Burn Injuries
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Tonsillitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Acid Reflux Surgery
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Colectomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Diaphragmatic Paraesophagel Hernia Robotic Assist
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemigastrectomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Mastectomy
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Orchiectomy
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Trigger Point Injection
Vagotomy
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Varicose Vein Procedure
Venous Thrombectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Superior Health Plan
  • BlueConnect HMO-POS
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    HMO Premier HMO
    National POS
  • MVP Health Care PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Kelvin Contreary MD LLC
    4224 Houma Blvd Ste 310, Metairie, LA 70006
  2. 2 Omega Hospital LLC
    2525 Severn Ave, Metairie, LA 70002
  3. 3 East Jefferson General Hospital
    4200 Houma Blvd, Metairie, LA 70006

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4.5
Based on 25 Reviews
5 Stars (21)
4 Stars (1)
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1 Star (3)

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Apr 21, 2021
The best Dr. anyone could ask for. Very compassionate and caring. I was referred to Dr. Contreary by several people. He has been amazing and really cares about his patients. If every Dr. was like Dr. Contreary, this world would be a better place. Rose D.
Rose D — Apr 21, 2021
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Kelvin Contreary, MD is a general surgery specialist in Metairie, LA and has over 46 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 1977. He specializes in General Surgery.
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General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    1977
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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  • General Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kelvin Contreary, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Contreary's profile.

Dr. Contreary frequently treats the following conditions: Ventral Hernia, Cholecystitis and Gallstones and Gallstones. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Kelvin Contreary, MD is affiliated with East Jefferson General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Kelvin Contreary, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • East Jefferson General Hospital

    4200 Houma Blvd, Metairie, LA