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Michael Cook, MD, General Surgery, New Orleans, LA

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General Surgery • New Orleans, LA

Bariatric Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery

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  • Office

    2025 Gravier St
    New Orleans, LA 70112
    Phone+1 504-412-1517

Summary

  • Dr. Michael Cook is a general surgeon in New Orleans, LA and is affiliated with University Medical Center. He received his medical degree from University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine and has been in practice 15 years. He specializes in bariatric surgery and minimally invasive surgery and is experienced in nissen fundoplication. He has more than 10 publications and over 200 citings.

Education & Training

  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineFellowship, Advanced GI Minimally Invasive Surgery, 2007 - 2009
  • Ochsner Clinic Foundation
    Ochsner Clinic FoundationResidency, Surgery, 2002 - 2007
  • University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
    University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of MedicineClass of 2002

Certifications & Licensure

  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 2004 - 2025
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2007 - 2011
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2005 - 2005
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • New Weight Loss Surgery Clinic Targeting Obesity Battle Opens at UMC
    New Weight Loss Surgery Clinic Targeting Obesity Battle Opens at UMCSeptember 27th, 2024
  • New Law Covers Weight Loss Surgery for up to a Million People in Louisiana
    New Law Covers Weight Loss Surgery for up to a Million People in LouisianaJuly 1st, 2024
  • Louisiana Obesity Society Holds Inaugural Conference in New Orleans
    Louisiana Obesity Society Holds Inaugural Conference in New OrleansAugust 14th, 2023
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Professional Memberships

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