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Dr. George Golightly, MD

General Surgery* Age 61
Dr. George Golightly, MD
2.9 (15 Ratings)
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Dr. George Golightly, MD is a General Surgeon in Baton Rouge, LA.
Dr. George Golightly, MD
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Dr. George Golightly, MD

General Surgery* Age 61
Baton Rouge, LA
Accepting new patients
Dr. George Golightly, MD is a General Surgeon in Baton Rouge, LA.

About

Dr. Golightly graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine and completed a residency at State University of New York at Buffalo. Dr. George Golightly, MD is a General Surgeon in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Golightly currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge. At present, Dr. Golightly received an average rating of 2.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Golightly's office accepts new patients. Dr. Golightly is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Umbilical Hernia
Lipomas
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Umbilical Hernia
Lipomas
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Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Thyroid Nodule
Ventral Hernia
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Colectomy
Excision of Breast Tumor
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Carcinoma in Situ
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Empyema
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Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
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
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Umbilical Hernia with Gangrene
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Biliary Drainage
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Breast Reconstruction
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Parathyroidectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Skin Grafts
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • United Healthcare
  • Coventry Health Care of Louisiana HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Golden Rule
  • Galaxy Health Network
  • PPO Plus PPO
  • Three Rivers Provider Network
  • USA Managed Care Organization
  • Prime Health Services
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Aetna
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Choice
  • Assurant Health
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana PPO
  • National Preferred Provider Network
  • Medicaid
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Medicare
  • Employers Health Network
  • American Lifecare
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
  • Humana
  • Special Needs Plan SNP
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • PHCS

Locations

  1. 1 Stanocola Home Health
    16777 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
  2. 2 Ochsner Pharmacy And Wellness-Baton Rouge
    10310 The Grove Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70836
    Monday
    Closed
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    Closed
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    Closed
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3 Ochsner Health Center-Hammond
    41676 Veterans Ave, Hammond, LA 70403
  4. 4 East Baton Rouge Medical Center LLC
    9001 Summa Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Golightly
2.9
Based on 15 Reviews
5 Stars (6)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (7)

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Jun 30, 2022
Excellent surgeon. Great nurses.
— Jun 30, 2022
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

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

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • State University of New York at Buffalo
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • State University of New York at Buffalo
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. George Golightly, MD is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge

    17000 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA