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Dr. James Upp Jr, MD

Pediatric Surgery* Age 66
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Dr. James Upp Jr, MD

Pediatric Surgery* Age 66
Baton Rouge, LA
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41 years of experience
Dr. James Upp Jr, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon in Baton Rouge, LA.

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Dr. Upp Jr graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine. Dr. James Upp Jr, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon in Baton Rouge, LA and has 41 years experience. Dr. Upp Jr currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center and Woman's Hospital. Dr. Upp Jr has experience treating conditions like Umbilical Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Upp Jr's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Upp Jr also speaks Spanish. Dr. Upp Jr is board certified in Critical Care Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Umbilical Hernia
Appendicitis
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Umbilical Hernia
Appendicitis
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Umbilical Hernia
Appendicitis
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Abdominal Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Atresia
Undescended Testicles
Ventral Hernia
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Burn Injuries
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
Gallstones
Gastroschisis
Hemorrhoids
Hidradenitis
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
Meckel's Diverticulum
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Osteosarcoma
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Second-Degree Burns
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Velocardiofacial Syndrome
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Bile Duct Procedure
Colectomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Testicular Lesion
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Orchiectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 212, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 765-6565
  2. 2 Office
    8200 Constantin Blvd Ste 220, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 769-2295

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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Pediatric Surgery
Critical Care Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine
    1983
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Surgery, General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • University of Texas Medical Branch Hospital
    1984
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Children's Hosp-Osu
    1991
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Upp Jr, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Upp Jr's profile.

Dr. James Upp Jr, MD is affiliated with Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center and Woman's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. James Upp Jr, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Surgery, General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center

    5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA

  • Woman's Hospital

    100 Womans Way, Baton Rouge, LA