- General Surgeons
- LA
- Houma, LA
- Dr. Frederick Rau, MD
Dr. Frederick Rau, MD
General Surgery•Male•Age 68
General Surgery
Dr. Frederick Rau, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Houma, LA and has over 43 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from LSU School of Medicine - New Orleans medical school in 1979. He is affiliated with Terrebonne General Medical Center. His office accepts new patients.

Bayou Surgical Specialists LLC
5619 Highway 311 Ste A Houma, LA 70360 ()Make an Appointment
(985) 868-2273Accepting new patients
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Dr. Rau's Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Rau performs Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic more than 95% of his peers
Dr. Rau performs this procedure more than 95% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Rau performs Gallbladder Removal more than 95% of his peers
Dr. Rau performs this procedure more than 95% of his peers
Rating Includes other areas of care:
- Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic
- Cholecystectomy, Open
- da Vinci® Cholecystectomy
- Single Incision Cholecystectomy
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Rau performs Port Placements or Replacements more than 92% of his peers
Dr. Rau performs this procedure more than 92% of his peers
Rating Includes other areas of care:
- Port Removal
Dr. Rau's conditions and procedures:
- Abdominal Disorders
- Abdominal Pain
- Abdominoplasty
- Abscess
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Acid Reflux Surgery
- Anal and Rectal Cancer
- Anal Disorders
- Anal Fissure
- Anal Fistula
- Anal or Rectal Pain
- Anorectal Abscess
- Anoscopy
- Appendectomy, Laparoscopic
- Appendectomy, Open
- Appendicitis
- Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
- Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
- Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
- Benign Tumor
- Bile Duct Procedure
- Biopsy of Breast
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Diseases
- Breast Lump
- Breast Surgical Procedure
- Cancer
- Cholecystitis and Gallstones
- Colectomy
- Colon and Rectal Surgery
- Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Cyst Incision and Drainage
- Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
- Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
- Duodenal Polypectomy
- Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
- Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
- Esophageal Fistula
- Esophageal Surgery
- Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
- Excision of Breast Tumor
- Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
- Excision of Rectal Tumor
- Excision of Skin Lesion
- Excision of Stomach Tumor
- Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
- Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy, Anal
- Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
- Gallbladder Cancer
- Gallbladder Removal
- Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic
- Gallstones
- Gastrectomy
- Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastroenterology Procedures
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Gastrotomy
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
- Hernia Repair
- Hiatal Hernia
- Hidradenitis
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Ileus
- Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
- Incisional Hernia
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Inguinal Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia Repair, Open
- Intestinal Abscess
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
- Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
- Laparotomy
- Lipomas
- Liver Cancer
- Lobectomy, Open
- Lumpectomy
- Lung Cancer
- Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
- Mastectomy
- Obesity
- Open Diaphragmatic and-or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
- Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
- Osteosarcoma
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
- Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
- Parathyroidectomy
- Pelvic Abscess
- Peptic Ulcer
- Port Placements or Replacements
- Puncture Aspiration
- Pyloric Stenosis
- Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
- Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
- Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
- Secondary Malignancies
- Skin Grafts
- Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Small Intestine Cancer
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
- Sphincterotomy
- Splenectomy
- Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
- Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Stomach Diseases
- Stomach Surgery
- Thoracentesis
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroidectomy
- Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
- Tracheal Surgery
- Trigger Point Injection
- Ulcer
- Umbilical Hernia
- Varicose Veins
- Ventral Hernia
- Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
- Wound Repair
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Dr. Rau accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Anthem
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- Blue Traditional HMO
- Federal Employee Program
- Medicare Advantage Choice Plus PPO
- Medicare HMO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Open Access Plus
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Humana
- Commercial PPO
- Gold Choice PFFS
- Gold HMO
- Gold Plus Choice PPO
- Gold Plus HMO
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- PHCS Network PPO
- Tricare
- Standard
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About Me
Biography
Specialties
- General Surgery
- Bariatric Surgery
- Breast Surgery
- Breast Surgical Oncology
- Colorectal Surgery
- Gastroenterological Surgery
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
Board Certifications
- General Surgery
Education
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are Dr. Frederick Rau, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Rau frequently treats Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic, Gallbladder Removal, and Port Placements or Replacements. See all procedures and conditions Dr. Rau treats.
Where is Dr. Frederick Rau, MD's office located?
Dr. Rau's office is located at 5619 Highway 311 Ste A, Houma, LA 70360. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
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- Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 9:00am - 2:00pm
- Sat: closed
- Sun: closed
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