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Dr. Thomas Cook, MD

General Surgery* Age 40
Dr. Thomas Cook, MD
4.8 (21 Ratings)

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Dr. Thomas Cook, MD is a General Surgeon in Baton Rouge, LA.
Dr. Thomas Cook, MD
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Dr. Thomas Cook, MD

General Surgery* Age 40
Baton Rouge, LA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Thomas Cook, MD is a General Surgeon in Baton Rouge, LA.

About

Dr. Cook graduated from LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY / ALEXANDRIA CAMPUS. Dr. Thomas Cook, MD is a General Surgeon in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Cook currently practices at The Baton Rouge Clinic AMC and are affiliated with Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet and Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. Dr. Cook has experience treating conditions like Gallstones, Inguinal Hernia and Cholecystitis and Gallstones among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Cook received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 21 times. Dr. Cook's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Cook is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Gallbladder Removal
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Umbilical Hernia
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Abdominal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Colectomy
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Port Placements or Replacements
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Illeum Cancer
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
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
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
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
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thyroid Cancer
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia with Gangrene
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Appendectomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Excision
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Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Orchiectomy
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidoscopy
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
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Surgery
    7373 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
    Monday
    07:00 - 18:00
    Tuesday
    07:00 - 18:00
    Wednesday
    07:00 - 18:00
    Thursday
    07:00 - 18:00
    Friday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cook
4.8
Based on 21 Reviews
5 Stars (19)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
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1 Star (1)

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Oct 17, 2024
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY / ALEXANDRIA CAMPUS
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Cook frequently treats the following conditions: Gallstones, Inguinal Hernia and Cholecystitis and Gallstones. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Thomas Cook, MD is affiliated with Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet and Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Thomas Cook, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet

    8585 Picardy Ave, Baton Rouge, LA

  • Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center

    5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA