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Dr. Jacob Dowden, MD

General Surgery* Age 43
Dr. Jacob Dowden, MD
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Dr. Jacob Dowden, MD is a General Surgeon in Kenner, LA.
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Dr. Jacob Dowden, MD

General Surgery* Age 43
Kenner, LA
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience
Dr. Jacob Dowden, MD is a General Surgeon in Kenner, LA.

About

Dr. Dowden graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine. Dr. Jacob Dowden, MD is a General Surgeon in Kenner, LA and has 17 years experience. Dr. Dowden currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center and Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner. At present, Dr. Dowden received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Dowden's office accepts new patients. Dr. Dowden is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Lipomas
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Lipomas
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Lipomas
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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Gallstones
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Ventral Hernia
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anorectal Fistula
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
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 Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biopsy of Breast
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Colectomy
Colostomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
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
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastrotomy
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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    Curative PPO Plus
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Locations

  1. 1 D'Souza & Wilensky Apmc
    200 W Esplanade Ave Ste 401, Kenner, LA 70065
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 464-8588
  2. 2 Univ. Surgical Associates LLC
    979 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 267-0466
  3. 3 Office
    1057 Paul Maillard Rd Ste 2220, Luling, LA 70070
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (985) 785-3780
  4. 4 Life Care Hospital of New Orleans Kenner Regional
    180 W Esplanade Ave, Kenner, LA 70065
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 468-8600

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Nov 19, 2023
I met with Dr.Dowden about removing my Gallbladder. He suggest to have it removed , surgery went well, His very caring for his patients and discuss in detail what’s going to happen and the after math. Has a very friendly staff . Definitely recommend him 10/10 .
Betsy — Nov 19, 2023
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    2007
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Jacob Dowden, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Dowden's profile.

Dr. Jacob Dowden, MD is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center and Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner.

Yes, Dr. Jacob Dowden, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ochsner Medical Center

    1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA

  • Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner

    180 W Esplanade Ave, Kenner, LA