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William Risher, MD, Thoracic Surgery, New Orleans, LA

William H. Risher MD

Aortic Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery


Associate Professor, Surgery, LSU School of Medicine New Orleans

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  • 1542 Tulane AveBldg ENew Orleans, LA 70121

  • Phone+1 504-568-4752

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Education & Training

  • Ochsner Clinic Foundation
    Ochsner Clinic FoundationFellowship, Thoracic Surgery - Independent, 1990 - 1992
  • Ochsner Clinic Foundation
    Ochsner Clinic FoundationResidency, Surgery, 1985 - 1990
  • Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
    Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New OrleansClass of 1985

Certifications & Licensure

  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 1985 - 2025
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • ND State Medical License
    ND State Medical License 2021 - 2022
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2018 - 2020
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2008 - 2010
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2002 - 2010
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1992 - 2002
  • Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
    American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Whos Who in Medicine and Healthcare Marquis Whos Who
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Brother Martin Coach Thought Deadly Rupture Was Just Back Pain Before Rushed to Hospital
    Brother Martin Coach Thought Deadly Rupture Was Just Back Pain Before Rushed to HospitalDecember 5th, 2019

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