Dr. John L Ochsner MD
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
1514 Jefferson Hwy New Orleans LA, 70121About
Dr. John Ochsner is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Ochsner specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Ochsner typically treats conditions like heart disease and lung disease. This class of surgeon can also include cardiac surgeons, cardiovascular surgeons, congenital heart surgeons and general thoracic surgeons.
Education and Training
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1952
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS
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