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Lawrence Breitkreutz, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Baton Rouge, LA

LawrenceBreitkreutzMDFACS FCCP

Thoracic Surgery Baton Rouge, LA

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Adult General Thoracic Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery

Cardiovascular and Thoracic Specialists

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  • Office

    8888 Summa Ave
    Suite 300
    Baton Rouge, LA 70809
    Phone+1 225-237-1515

Summary

  • Dr. Lawrence Breitkreutz is a thoracic surgeon in Baton Rouge, LA and is affiliated with Baton Rouge General Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and has been in practice 29 years. He specializes in adult cardiac surgery, adult general thoracic surgery, and cardiovascular surgery and is experienced in adult general thoracic surgery, thoracic surgical oncology, and adult cardiac surgery.

Education & Training

  • University of Alabama Medical Center
    University of Alabama Medical CenterFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1994 - 1995
  • University of Alabama Medical Center
    University of Alabama Medical CenterResidency, Thoracic Surgery, 1992 - 1995
  • University of Alabama Medical Center
    University of Alabama Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1987 - 1992
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
    Tulane University School of MedicineClass of 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 1987 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1995 - 2024
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 1988 - 1995
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FCCP) American College of Chest Physicians, 1997
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Professional Memberships