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Dr. Michael Carpenter, MD

General Surgery* Age 66
Dr. Michael Carpenter, MD
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Dr. Michael Carpenter, MD is a General Surgeon in Covington, LA.
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Dr. Michael Carpenter, MD

General Surgery* Age 66
Covington, LA
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience
Dr. Michael Carpenter, MD is a General Surgeon in Covington, LA.

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Dr. Carpenter graduated from Washington University School of Medicine in 1989 and completed a residency at Tulane University Hospital and Clinics.Dr. Michael Carpenter, MD is a General Surgeon in Covington, LA and has 35 years experience. Dr. Carpenter currently practices at Northlake Surgical Associates and are affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital. At present, Dr. Carpenter received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 22 times. Dr. Carpenter's office accepts new patients. Dr. Carpenter is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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These providers are on the medical staff of Saint Tammany Parish Hospital.
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Colectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
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Parathyroid Cancer
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Peripheral Arterial Dissection
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Traumatic Brain Injury
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Adrenalectomy
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Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
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Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
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Gastrectomy
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Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
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Mastectomy
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Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Peritoneal Dialysis
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon

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Locations

  1. 1 Northlake Surgical Associates
    606 W 11th Ave, Covington, LA 70433
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (985) 892-3766
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 14:30
  2. 2 Northlake Surgical Associates
    606 W 11th Ave, Covington, LA 70433
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (985) 898-3766
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 14:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Carpenter
4.2
Based on 22 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
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1 Star (3)

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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Washington University School of Medicine
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Tulane University Hospital and Clinics
    1990
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Tulane University Hospital and Clinics
    1994
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Carpenter, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Carpenter's profile.

Dr. Michael Carpenter, MD is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Michael Carpenter, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Tammany Parish Hospital

    1202 S Tyler St, Covington, LA