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Dr. George Fuhrman, MD

Dr. George Fuhrman, MD

Oncology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. George Fuhrman, MD is an oncology specialist in New Orleans, LA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Fuhrman has extensive experience in Breast Neoplasms. He graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 1986. He is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 5 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (5 reviews)

Practice

1514 Jefferson Hwy New Orleans, LA 70121

Make an Appointment

(504) 842-4070

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Fuhrman specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Fuhrman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fuhrman

4.2

5 ratings, 1 with written review
5 Star
80%
80%
4 Star
0%
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3 Star
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2 Star
0%
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1 Star
20%
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Jane Bordelon in Folsom, LA – May 12, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. George Fuhrman joined the Ochsner team in 1994 and has held many leadership roles. He served as Section Head of General Surgery, as Director of the Tansey Breast Center and as Residency Program Director for Surgery. In 2006 he moved to Georgia...read more

biography

Dr. Fuhrman serves as the interim chair of The Ochsner Department of Surgery. He has served as a Program Director for the past 26 years. Dr. Fuhrman's current practice focuses on acute care surgery with an interest in the management of surgical...read more

  • Oncology

  • General Surgery

  • Breast Surgery

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  • M.d. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Tx

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Mercer University

    Undergraduate School

  • Ut Md Anderson Cancer Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1993

  • Orlando Regional Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1991

  • Augusta University Medical College Of Georgia

    Medical School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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  • Southern Surgical Association, Member

  • Society of Surgical Oncology, Member

  • Southeastern Surgical Congress, Member

  • American Surgical Association, Member

  • American College of Surgeons, Member

  • American Society of Breast Surgeons, Member

  • Western Surgical Association, Member

  • English

  • Vietnamese

  • Dr. Fuhrman has 82 published articles

  • New Orleans Magazine Best Doctors, 2017

Focus on Breast Cancer

Locations

Practice

Ochsner Clinic Foundation1514 Jefferson Hwy New Orleans, LA 70121
1

Practice

Lieselotte Tansey Breast Center at Ochsner1515 River Rd New Orleans, LA 70121
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Ochsner Medical Center

    1516 Jefferson Hwy
    New Orleans, LA 70121
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

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