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Dr. John Bolton, MD

Dr. John Bolton, MD

Oncology*

Dr. John Bolton, MD is an oncology specialist in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Bolton has extensive experience in Gastrointestinal Neoplasms and Pancreatic Neoplasms. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Terrebonne General Health System and Saint Tammany Parish Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (7 reviews)

Practice

1514 Jefferson Hwy New Orleans, LA 70121
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(504) 842-4070

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Bolton is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital Covington, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Bolton specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Bolton's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bolton

4.4
7 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
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1 star
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Prior Esophagectomy due to cancer, 10/17, and currently no issues 6 yrs later. Very good at explaining the surgery & possible implications & follow up..
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Ben – Apr 15, 2024
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Great Care
My visit with the office and hospital was great and professional and well inform. A+ for nurse Kim Dr Bolton nurse she is doing a wonderful job. We love seeing her at the clinic she is so friendly and caring. Dr Bolton did a great job on my surgery.
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
  • Long wait times
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David Buquoi – Apr 20, 2022
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A confident approach is a great advantage from a doctor prior to serious surgery.the quiet confident approached is followed by a successful outcome-thank you.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 12, 2020
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Dr. Bolton performed my distal pancreactomy and spleenectomy 4/24/18. The surgery was to be part laproscopic and part hand assisted. I ended up having to have open surgery. I am 6 months post surgery, and I feel great. Dr. Bolton was very thorough with the whole process leading up to a decision on having surgery. He was an excellent doctor/surgeon through the whole process. I would highly recommend him to anyone facing a difficult surgery.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Carla Alexander in LA – Oct 27, 2018
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Dr. Bolton is the best surgeon there is! He is extremely compassionate & thorough in his explanation of things. I highly recommend Dr. Bolton.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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May 16, 2018
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I Dnt recommend Dr.Bolton whatsoever, He did the whipple surgery on my sister, She had faith and trust in him but that's what he had her to believe she would be fine, well,No she's gone all his lies and misleading my sister, He will one day understand what I'm going thru losing her,when one of his loved ones go thru this terrible tragedy she went thru..but he's not compassionate enough to feel pain, I pray he that he opens his eyes every morning and sees her staring at him like she did pitifully
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 23, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Bolton's expertise includes gastric, esophageal, liver, biliary and pancreatic cancer surgery, minimally invasive surgery for esophageal cancer, surgical endocrinology (thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, and pancreatic surgery) and cancer research....read more

biography

Dr. Bolton earned his medical degree from LSU and completed his internship and residency at Charity Hospital. He completed an hepatobiliary and pancreatic fellowship at the Lahey Clinic in Boston, Massachusetts, and a surgical oncology fellowship...read more

  • Oncology

  • Surgical Oncology

  • General Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Lahey Clinic Foundation|memorial Sloan-kettering Cancer Center

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Charity Hospital/ Louisiana State University - New Orleans, La

    Internship Hospital

  • Lsu Health Sciences Center New Orleans School Of Medicine

    Medical School

  • Memorial Sloan-kettering Cancer Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1982

  • Lsu Medical Center/charity Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1981

  • Lahey Clinic

    Internship Hospital, 1980
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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  • Surgical Association of Louisiana, Member

  • Alton Ochsner Surgical Society, Member

  • Southern Surgical Association, Member

  • American College of Surgeons, Member

  • Association of Program Directors in Surgery, Member

  • James D. Rives Surgical Society, Member

  • Society of Surgical Oncology, Member

  • Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, Member

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Locations

Practice

Ochsner Clinic Foundation1514 Jefferson Hwy New Orleans, LA 70121
1

Practice

Ochsner St. Tammany Cancer Center900 Ochsner Blvd Covington, LA 70433
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Saint Tammany Parish Hospital

    1202 S Tyler St
    Covington, LA 70433
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all 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

    View all patient feedback

  • Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center

    1978 Industrial Blvd
    Houma, LA 70363
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    85%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • 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

    View all patient feedback
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