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Dr. Michael Watson Cook M. D.
Surgeon
3700 SAINT CHARLES AVE FL 3 NEW ORLEANS LA, 70115About
Dr. Michael Cook earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee -College of Medicine in Memphis, TN and completed his residency at Ochsner Clinic Foundation. He also completed a fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery at Emory University in Atlanta. He has been in private practice in the New Orleans area for 9 years before returning to academic medicine with Louisiana State University Health System in New Orleans.
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Dr. Michael Watson Cook M. D.'s Expert Contributions
Since I had my appendix removed, I haven't really had an appetite. Is this normal?
It can be normal. Simply going under anesthesia can alter appetite for up to 6 to 8 weeks. However, if you are having nausea vomiting or are not having bowel movements, it may be a sign of something wrong. Call your surgeon if you experience any of these symptoms of if something just doesn't seem right. READ MORE
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Practice At 120 Meadowcrest Street Suite 450
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Marilyn Evelyn Pelias M.D.311 Octavia Street New Orleans LA 70115
- Kamran Khoobehi MD4500 Magazine St. New Orleans LA 70115
- Dr. Edward Staudinger MD2820 Napoleon Ave New Orleans LA 70115
- Dr. Matthew Whitten Wise M.D.2820 Napoleon Ave New Orleans LA 70115
- Dr. Elizabeth Kay Peacock M.D.4429 CLARA ST NEW ORLEANS LA 70115
- Dr. Ares Michael Christakis M.D.3525 PRYTANIA ST. NEW ORLEANS LA 70115
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