Dr. Charles B. Whitlow, MD
Colon & Rectal Surgeon
1514 Jefferson Hwy New Orleans LA, 70121About
Dr. Charles Whitlow is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Whitlow specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Whitlow often treats conditions like rectal cancer, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and diverticulitis. Colon and rectal surgeons may be referred to you by your gastroenterologist if your doctor believes you need a surgical procedure.
Education and Training
Univ of Ar Coll of Med, Little Rock Ar 1988
University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine, Uams, University Of Arkansas For Me 1988
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Colon & Rectal SurgeryABCRS
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Awards
- 2011 New Orleans Super Doctors
Treatments
- Crohn's Disease
- Colon Cancer
- Constipation
- Colon Polyps
- Vascular Disease
- Aerolase® Technologies
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