Dr. Russell Brown, MD
Surgical Oncology ·
Male ·
Age 40
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Dr. Russell Brown, MD is a surgical oncology specialist in New Orleans, LA and has been practicing for 7 years. He graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At Houston in 2004 and specializes in surgical oncology, general surgery, and more.Read his story
Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, LA
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- American Lifecare
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- Amerihealth
- Beech Street (Multiplan)
- Behavioral Health Network
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
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Melanoma
very high
more than 96% of peers
Port Placements or Replacements
very high
more than 92% of peers
Colorectal Cancer
high
more than 87% of peers
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Dr. Brown's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Brown "Dr. Russell Brown earned a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Texas Health Sciences Center School of Medicine located in Houston, TX. He then completed a General Surgery Residency at the Ochsner Clinic Foundation. Dr. Brown went on to complete a Surgical Oncology Fellowship at the University of Louisville. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. "
8 Specialties
- Surgical Oncology
- Complex General Surgical Oncology
- Endocrine Surgery
- Gastroenterological Surgery
- General Surgery
- Hepatopancreaticobiliary Surgery
- Robotic Surgery
- Surgery
1 Board Certifications
- General SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Surgery*
78 Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Disorders
- Adrenal Gland Cancer
- Adrenal Gland Diseases
- All Lymphoma
- Anal and Rectal Cancer
- Anal Disorders
- Anal or Rectal Pain
- Anemia
- Anorectal Abscess
- Appendicitis
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Bladder Cancer
- Bleeding Disorders
- Blood Disorders
- Bone Disorders
- Brain Disorders
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Diseases
- Breast Lump
- Cancer
- Central Nervous System Lymphoma
- Cholangiocarcinoma
- Cholecystitis and Gallstones
- Colon Cancer
- Colorectal Cancer
- Constipation
- Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
- Gallbladder Cancer
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Hemorrhoids
- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Intestinal Abscess
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Kidney Cancer
- Leukocytosis
- Liver Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Lymphoma, Large-Cell
- Melanoma
- Merkel Cell Carcinoma
- Metastatic Cancer
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Myeloproliferative Disorders
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Neutropenia
- Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
- Oral Cancer
- Ovarian Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
- Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
- Prostate Cancer
- Pulmonary Disease
- Purpura
- Reticulosarcoma
- Retina Diseases
- Salivary Gland Cancer
- Sarcoma
- Secondary Malignancies
- Skin Cancer
- Small Intestine Cancer
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Spleen Disorders
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Stomach Diseases
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Nodule
- Tongue Cancer
- Ulcer
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Urinary Disorders
- Uterine Diseases
- Vascular Disease
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70 Procedures
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Adrenal Surgery
- Adrenalectomy
- Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
- Appendectomy, Laparoscopic
- Appendectomy, Open
- Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
- Bile Duct Procedure
- Biliary Surgery
- Biopsy of Breast
- Colectomy
- Colectomy and Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
- Colon and Rectal Surgery
- Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
- Colorectal Surgery, Robotic-Assisted
- da Vinci® Colectomy
- da Vinci® Robotic Surgery
- Distal Pancreatectomy
- Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
- Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
- Esophageal Surgery
- Excision of Breast Tumor
- Excision of Neck Mass
- Excision of Rectal Tumor
- Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
- Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
- Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic
- Gastrectomy
- Gastroenterology Procedures
- Gastrointestinal Surgery, Laproscopic
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Hepatectomy
- Hepatobiliary Surgery
- Hernia Repair
- Incisional Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
- Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
- Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy
- Laparoscopic Colectomy
- Laparoscopic Pancreas Resection
- Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
- Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
- Laparoscopic Tumor Ablation, Liver
- Laparotomy
- Liver Surgery
- Lung Surgery
- Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
- Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
- Mastectomy
- Melanoma Removal
- Open Adrenal Surgery
- Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
- Open Tumor Ablation, Liver
- Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
- Pancreatic Surgery
- Parathyroidectomy
- Port Placements or Replacements
- Proctectomy, Open or Laparoscopic (incl. Swenson and Duhamel Procedures)
- Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
- Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
- Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
- Robotic-Assisted Pancreas Resection
- Sarcoma Removals
- Sentinel Node Biopsy
- Small Bowel Surgery
- Splenectomy
- Surgery, Robotic Assisted
- Thyroid Cancer Surgery With or Without Radical Neck Dissection
- Thyroid Surgery
- Whipple Procedure
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0 Board Actions
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Education
- University Of Texas / Austin CampusUndergraduate School | Graduated 2000
- University Of Texas Medical School At HoustonMedical School | Graduated 2004
- Ochsner Clinic FoundationInternship Hospital | Completed 2009
- Ochsner Clin-Ochsner HospResidency Hospital | Completed 2009
- University Of LouisvilleFellowship Hospital | Completed 2011
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
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Dr. Brown accepts 40 insurance carriers
- AetnaAetna Better Health of LouisianaAetna POSAetna PPOBehavioral HealthChoice Plus POS II
- American Lifecare
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- Amerihealth
- Beech Street (Multiplan)
- Behavioral Health Network
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of LouisianaBlue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana PPOBlueConnect HMO
- CignaCigna Healthcare of LouisianaCigna PPOGreat West Healthcare-Cigna PPOOpen Access
- Coventry Health Care of Louisiana
- Employers Health Network
- Evolutions Healthcare Systems
- EyeMed Vision Care
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPOWorker's Compensation WC
- Galaxy Health Network
- Gilsbar 360
- Health Care Alliance Pool
- Health NetTricare
- Health Payors OrganizationHealth Payors Organization PPO
- HealthSmart
- HumanaChoice Care PPOGold HMOTricareVision Care Plan (VCP)
- Louisiana Healthcare Connections
- Louisiana Workers Compensation
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Molina HealthcareMHNet - Behavioral Health
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
- National Preferred Provider Network
- PHCS
- PPO Plus
- Prime Health Services
- Provider Networks of America
- Spectera
- Three Rivers Provider NetworkThree Rivers Provider Network PPO
- Tricare
- United HealthcareOptum Behavioral Health
- UnitedHealthCareChoice Plus POSCommunity PlanNavigate HMONavigate POSOptions PPO
- USA Managed Care Organization
- Veteran Administration Plan
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