Ochsner Health
Surgery (General, Bariatric, Colon and Rectal) • New Orleans, LA • Multiple locations in Louisiana (Destrehan, Lafayette, Jennings, Metairie, Slidell, etc.) locations
Clinic Type
Surgery (General, Bariatric, Colon and Rectal)
Address
13100 River Road, Destrehan, LA 70047 (example location listed under Colon and Rectal SurgeryLocations)
Phone
985-764-7669 (Destrehan location shown)
patientadvocate@ochsner.org
Opening Hours
Mon–Fri: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (examples shown for various locations; not a single consolidated hours for the entire department were explicitly listed)
Emergency Care
Open 24/7 (for some locations listed)
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What is the recovery time for minimally invasive vs open colon procedures?
For minimally invasive procedures, recovery may be 2 to 4 weeks; for open resections, 6 weeks to 8 weeks or longer.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- US News & World Report: 5/5 (46 reviews (aggregated for colorectal surgeons))
- Healthgrades (Dr. Danielle Kay): 5.0/5 (1 review)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Richard Awtrey): 4.9/5 (73 reviews)
- Ochsner Health Verified Reviews: 4.9/5 (60 reviews)
Patients praise
- highly skilled and knowledgeable surgeons and specialists
- clear and thorough communication regarding procedures
- attentive listening and respectful patient interactions
- overall confidence in medical expertise and life-saving care
Common complaints
- occasional concerns regarding communication and bedside manner
- specific complaints about surgical outcomes and lack of follow-up in isolated cases
- billing and insurance related frustrations
"He treats me with respect and considers what I say about what is going on with my body... Literally he has rescued me from death on more than one occasion."
— Healthgrades (Patient review for Dr. Herbert Mayer)"Dr. Kay was great with my son who has special needs. She was friendly and listened carefully to us. We understood everything she said and didn't rush the appointment."
— Healthgrades (Patient review for Dr. Danielle Kay)"During surgery Dr Hicks removed 4 inches of my ureter in error, which eventually led to a permanent ileostomy and substantial kidney damage. Hicks offered no apology."
— Healthgrades (Patient review for Dr. Terrell Hicks)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Ochsner MD Anderson earns national accreditation and recognition | Ochsner Health — Jul 6, 2026
- Ochsner Health hospitals named Louisiana's best | Ochsner Health — Jul 29, 2025
- Life-saving treatment at Ochsner MD Anderson saves Louisiana mom after unexpected colon cancer diagnosis | Sponsored: Ochsner Health | nola.com — Mar 29, 2026
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