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Dr. George Fuhrman, MD

Oncology* Age 65
Dr. George Fuhrman, MD
4.2 (5 Ratings)
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Dr. George Fuhrman, MD is an Oncology Specialist in New Orleans, LA.
Dr. George Fuhrman, MD
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Dr. George Fuhrman, MD

Oncology* Age 65
New Orleans, LA
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience
Dr. George Fuhrman, MD is an Oncology Specialist in New Orleans, LA.

About

Dr. Fuhrman graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 1986 and completed a residency at Orlando Regional Medical Center.Dr. George Fuhrman, MD is an Oncology Specialist in New Orleans, LA and has 38 years experience. Dr. Fuhrman currently practices 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. Dr. Fuhrman's 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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Wedge Resection Colon
Mastectomy
Appendicitis
Wedge Resection Colon
Mastectomy
Appendicitis
Breast Cancer
Breast Carcinoma
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Gallstones
Incisional Hernia
Male Breast Carcinoma
Pelvic Abscess
Pleural Effusion
Ventral Hernia
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Colectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrotomy
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Parathyroidectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
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
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Abscess
Breast Diseases
Cancer
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Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Carcinoma in Situ
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Conn's Syndrome
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diverticulitis
Endocrine Disorders
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Goiter
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Graves' Disease
Head and Neck Cancer
Hemophilia
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hodgkin's Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypothalamus Cancer
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Atresia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Ischemic Colitis
Laryngeal Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Male Breast Cancer
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Melanoma
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Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Nodular Lymphocyte-Predominant Hodgkin Lymphoma
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
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peritoneal Cancer
Pineal Region Tumors
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
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
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
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Bladder Surgery
Colostomy
Cystotomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Nephrectomy
Nephrectomy with Robotic Assist
Open Appendectomy
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
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Skin Grafts
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Stomach
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Humana
  • Provider Networks of America
  • Aetna
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Behavioral Health
  • EyeMed Vision Care
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • United Healthcare Community Plan
  • Galaxy Health Network
  • Cigna
  • Medicaid
  • United Healthcare
  • American Lifecare
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Prime Health Services
  • PPO Plus PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana PPO
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Evolutions Healthcare Systems
  • Coventry Health Care of Louisiana HMO
  • Always Care Benefits
  • USA Managed Care Organization
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • National Preferred Provider Network
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • HealthSmart
  • National Healthcare Alliance
  • Three Rivers Provider Network
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • Employers Health Network
  • PHCS
  • Health Payors Organization PPO
  • Special Needs Plan SNP

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

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