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  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Accepting new patients
  • 48 years of experience
  • Ochsner Medical Center Colon & Rectal Surgery 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
  • (504) 842-9353

Brief Intro

A Dallas native, Dr. Hicks was President of his class at the University of Texas Medical School. He completed his training in general surgery at the University of Louisville in Kentucky and trained in colon & rectal surgery at Ochsner. He is board certified in general and colon & rectal surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. His past leadership positions at Ochsner include the Board of Management of the Ochsner Clinic, where he has been on staff since 1982. Dr. Hicks is a recognized expert in diseases of the colon and rectum. His clinical research includes endoscopy and colorectal cancer. He has authored numerous articles for surgical texts, peer review journals and has edited a medical textbook on colorectal cancer. Dr. Hicks is a member of the Editorial Board of colon and rectal surgery's most prestigious medical journal. He is also on the clinical faculties of LSU and Tulane medical schools. He has been listed in Who's Who and Best Doctors in America and was also listed as one of "America's Top Surgeons" by the Consumer Research Council. Dr. Hicks was recently elected to the American Board of Rectal Surgery's Examination Committee and was chosen to be a Marshall for the 2002 American College of Surgeons Convocation for the induction of new fellows.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

University Of Louisville School Of Medicine

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Univ Of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof Med - 1977

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • Ochsner Medical Center Colon & Rectal Surgery
  • 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
  • Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Colorectal Surgery

Conditions Addressed

  • Anal or Rectal Abscess

Procedures Performed

  • Colonoscopy

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Peoples Health
  • Cancer 15
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 19
  • Orthopedics 26
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 24
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 25
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 23
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 9
  • Children's Hospital 4
  • Urology 23
  • Psychiatry 69
  • Geriatrics 23
  • Rehabilitation 50
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 3
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 3
  • Long Term Care 23
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 12